Melody Thomas Scott
Birth Name:
Melody Ann Thomas
Birth Place:
Los Angeles, California, United States
Profession
Actress, Soundtrack
Fast Facts
- Received the 2002 Soap Opera Digest Award for Outstanding Lead Actress
- Was one of the founding members of the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences TV Cares campaign
- Studied music at the University of Southern California
- Started acting at the age of three when she was asked to join acting coach Ethel Meglin's professional troupe, The Meglin Kiddies
- Is primarily known for her portrayal of the character Nikki Reed on "The Young and the Restless․"
- Has produced her own clothing line for the Home Shopping Network
- Turned down the opportunity to portray the character Taylor Hughes on "As the World Turns․"
Awards
- 1991Soap Opera Digest Award - Outstanding Lead Actress: Daytime:Nominated
- 1994Soap Opera Digest Award - Hottest Female Star:Nominated
- 1995Soap Opera Digest Award - Outstanding Lead Actress:Nominated
- 1997OFTA Television Award - Best Actress in a Daytime Serial:Nominated
- 1999Daytime Emmy - Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series:Nominated
- 1999OFTA Television Award - Best Actress in a Daytime Serial:Nominated
- 2000Soap Opera Digest Award - Favorite Actress:Nominated
- 2001Soap Opera Digest Award - Outstanding Lead Actress:Winner
- 2002Special Fan Award - America's Favorite Couple:Nominated
- 2005Soap Opera Digest Award - Outstanding Lead Actress:Nominated
- 2010Gold Derby TV Award - Lead Actress - Daytime Drama:Nominated
- 20201st Annual Soap Hub Award - Favorite The Young & The Restless Actress:Nominated
- 20212nd Annual Soap Hub Award - Favorite The Young & The Restless Actress:Nominated