Amanda Woodward (Parezi, Burns, McBride, and Blake are her married surnames) is a fictional
character on the primetime serial drama
Melrose Place, portrayed by
Heather Locklear. The character was brought onto the show in order to boost its ratings, a ploy that was successful.
The CW's 2009 reboot also brought Amanda back, but her appearance was not enough to prevent the show's cancellation.