She discovered a passion for ballet as a small child and studied intensely, broadening her love of the arts as a student at the Arts Educational School in London. Sheridan was born as Nicollette Adams in Worthing, Sussex, England, the daughter of actress Sally Sheridan (née Adams). With her Golden Globe-nominated role of 'Edie Britt', the blonde bombshell of Wisteria Lane, on ABC's hit show Desperate Housewives (2004) the show's cast won both the 11th (2005) and 12th (2006) Screen Actors Guild Awards for 'Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series'. Nicollette Sheridan has won a worldwide audience with her past television and film roles.