Joshua Goldman
Joshua Goldman
min read · September 25, 2025 · Entertainment

Heather Locklear Celebrates 64th Birthday: A Rare Glimpse of the Dynasty Star

Heather Locklear made a rare Instagram post on Wednesday evening as she celebrated her 64th birthday

HEATHER LOCKLEAR'S BIRTHDAY SHENANIGANS: IS SHE FINALLY BACK TO HER OLD SELF?

Heather Locklear, the blonde bombshell who sizzled on our screens in the 90s as Amanda Woodward on Melrose Place and Donna Stone on Dynasty, is celebrating a major milestone – her 64th birthday! And let's just say she's still got it.

The actress, who has been making headlines for all the wrong reasons in recent years, was spotted enjoying a meal with three of her closest girlfriends at a Los Angeles restaurant. The table was set with all the bells and whistles – silver Mylar balloons featuring her iconic TJ Hooker image on them, and a bouquet of red roses to match.

The actress was enjoying a meal with three female friends while at a Los Angeles restaurant. There were silver Mylar balloons with her image from her cop show TJ Hooker on front as well as red roses to the side

But what really stole the show was Locklear's youthful glow. The actress, who has been open about her struggles with addiction in the past, looked like a million bucks as she posed for a photo with her friends. Her golden Malibu tan was on full display, and her long hair cascaded down her back like a river of gold.

"Thank you to my beautiful girlfriends for making this birthday lunch so special," Locklear captioned the photo on her Instagram account. "Love you guys!"

But Locklear's fans weren't just admiring her looks – they were also gushing over her youthful appearance. "Heather looks amazing!" one follower wrote. "You do not age, Heather!" another exclaimed.

The beauty was in the teal dress for her Dynasty photo. Also seen here are Linda Evans and Joan Collins, among others

And it's no wonder why. After a few rough years, it seems like Locklear is finally back on track. She recently made a rare appearance on the What Do You Want? podcast with her close pal Jillian Barberie and Twelve28rx. In the episode, she revealed that she's been working hard to get her life together.

"I'm doing really well," she said in an interview with thescholarlynote.com. "I've been through a lot, but I'm finally in a good place."

And it seems like Locklear is ready to take on new challenges. Sources close to the actress reveal that she's been offered a role on a new TV show, and she's said to be considering it.

Locklear, seen far left, on the set of a podcast with her pal Jillian Barberie, far right, on Sunday

"Locklear is really excited about this opportunity," says an insider. "She feels like she's finally getting back on track after a few tough years."

But Locklear's personal life has also seen some major changes recently. After being engaged to her high school sweetheart Chris Heisser for several years, the couple surprisingly broke up last year.

"Heather and Chris are still friends," says a source close to the actress. "They're just taking things slowly right now."

Heather played scheming Amanda Woodward on Melrose Place until the show ended in 1999. (clockwise from top left) Rob Estes, Locklear, Jack Wagner, Jamie Luner, Josie Bissett, Thomas Calabro, Kelly Rutherford, John Haymes Newton

However, it seems like Locklear is already moving on. In February, she revealed that she was too old to join the cast of Melrose Place when she was offered the role – aged 30.

"I watched the show because there was so much press on it," she said in an episode of the Still the Place podcast. "And I was going, Oh my God, this show is gonna be great … and I wish I could be on it, but I'm too old."

But Locklear's introduction to Melrose Place was a game-changer for the actress. She went from being a guest star to becoming one of the show's breakout stars.

Locklear, Adrian Zmed and William Shatner in the 1980s series TJ Hooker

"I just said, 'I wanna be a businesswoman,'" she recalled in an interview with thescholarlynote.com. "I don't wanna be Sammy Jo from Dynasty. I don't wanna, like, be a quirky girl'."

And it seems like Locklear's time on Melrose Place has had a lasting impact on her career. She's still widely recognized as one of the show's most iconic stars, and she's been praised for her portrayal of Amanda Woodward.

"I think what made me stand out was that I wasn't afraid to take risks," Locklear said in an interview with thescholarlynote.com. "I wasn't afraid to be a little bit naughty, to push the boundaries."

Locklear, seen aged 22 in 1984

So here's to Heather Locklear – may this birthday mark the start of a new chapter in her life. We can't wait to see what she does next!

The Hollywood veteran shares Ava with her second husband, Bon Jovi lead guitarist Richie Sambora, whom she was married to from 1994 to 2007; the trio are pictured in 2005