Heather Locklear Celebrates 65: How Lorenzo Lamas and Her Past Loves Shaped Her Life
By Elena Rostova
Long before quiet dinners in the hills, Locklear entered the furnace of Sunset Strip rock stardom. In May 1986, at age 24, she married Tommy Lee, the notoriously wild drummer of Mötley Crüe. The pairing shocked executives and delight-starved music journalists alike. Locklear was television’s clean-cut sweetheart, starring simultaneously in Aaron Spelling's Dynasty and William Shatner’s police procedural T.J. Hooker. Lee was the poster child for rock excess, leather jackets, and hedonism.
Their seven-year marriage became emblematic of mid-1980s pop culture clashes. Locklear stood side-stage at packed arena tours while Lee appeared in tailored suits at formal network galas. Despite their deep initial affection, the nonstop pressure of touring schedules, Lee’s erratic lifestyle, and rock-and-roll habits eroded the union. When the couple finalized their divorce in 1993, Locklear handled the separation with dignity, refusing to trade public barbs with her ex-husband.
Elena Rostova holds a Master's degree in Public Health Journalism. She covers groundbreaking medical research, holistic wellness trends, mental health awareness, and nutritional science.
