Tammy Lynn Michaels

Tammy Lynn Michaels (born Tammy Lynn Doring on November 26, 1974 in Lafayette, Indiana), also known by the surname Etheridge after marrying Melissa Etheridge, is an American actress. Michaels was a regular cast member on the Warner Brothers Network television show Popular and guest-starred on the Showtime drama The L Word. Michaels developed a passion for acting in junior high school and after graduating moved to New York to pursue it. She attended AMDA and completed three semesters but suffered a leg injury and withdrew from the school before graduation. While working as a bartender at a restaurant she was discovered by Alayne Skylar, a talent scout. After moving to Los Angeles, Michaels landed the role of Nicole Julian on Popular. In 2002, Michaels guest-starred on the Fox show That '80s Show, followed by a guest appearance in 2004 on the Showtime drama the The L Word. In 2005, she played the character Tess on the NBC series Committed. In 2003, Michaels played the role of Max in the short-film D.E.B.S. The film received several awards and was later expanded to a feature-length film of the same name and released in 2004. However, most of the short-film actresses in the original D.E.B.S. were replaced for the expanded version, including Michaels. After taking a break from acting to concentrate on parenthood, Michaels is returning the big screen as a lead in the lesbian romantic comedy Nicest Thing. The film is slated to begin shooting in Spring 2010 and is to be directed by Amanda Bearse.

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Melissa Etheridge to Tammy Lynn: The Settlement Sticks, Baby!

Melissa to Tammy Lynn
The Settlement Sticks, Baby!

Melissa Etheridge just scored a legal victory against her former domestic partner Tammy Lynn Michaels, who was trying to get their settlement tossed out the window.The judge in the legal war has… READ MORE >

Melissa Etheridge/Tammy Lynn Michaels Settlement Agreement

Melissa Etheridge/Tammy Lynn
I Write the Songs ... You Get a Cut

We've just obtained the settlement agreement between former domestic partners Melissa Etheridge and Tammy Lynn Michaels, and get this ... Tammy has a piece of Melissa's music.Under the agreement,… READ MORE >

- 352 days ago
Melissa Etheridge Domestic Partnership War -- SETTLED

Melissa Etheridge Domestic Partnership War
SETTLED!!!!

Melissa Etheridge has FINALLY settled her 2 year war with domestic partner Tammy Lynn Michaels ... TMZ has learned.The former couple hashed out an agreement last night as part of court-ordered… READ MORE >

- 366 days ago
Melissa Etheridge -- Tammy Burned Our Kid with a Cigarette

Melissa Etheridge
Tammy Burned Our Kid With a Cigarette

Melissa Etheridge has just filed legal docs, claiming her former domestic partner, Tammy Lynn Michaels, accidentally burned one of their kids with a cigarette.Melissa, who is in an epic battle… READ MORE >

- 408 days ago
Melissa Etheridge's Ex-GF -- I Can't Live on $23,000 a Month!

Melissa Etheridge's Ex-GF
I Can't Live on $23,000 a Month!

Melissa Etheridge's ex-GF Tammy Lynn Michaels claims she's barely scraping by on the $23,000 a month Melissa currently pays her in partner and child support -- and now, she wants a massive raise… READ MORE >

- 409 days ago
Melissa Etheridge & Ex-GF -- We Hide Our HATRED for the Sake of the Kids

Melissa Etheridge
We Hide Our HATRED ... for the Sake of the Kids

Melissa Etheridge reunited with her ex-GF Tammy Lynn Michaels for a mommy & mommy meal with their 5-year-old twins this week ... but afterward, Tammy let the world know they still DESPISE each… READ MORE >

- 489 days ago
Melissa Etheridge Fighting Ex Lover Over EVERYTHING

Melissa Etheridge
Fighting Ex Lover Over EVERYTHING

If Melissa Etheridge says tomato, Tammy Lynn Michaels says tomato -- well, this probably has more impact when you say it ... but the two former lovebirds are about to engage in a lesbian battle… READ MORE >

- 608 days ago
Melissa Etheridge's Ex Shut Down In Court

Melissa Etheridge's Ex Shut Down In Court

Melissa Etheridge's ex, Tammy Lynn Michaels, doesn't need $25,000 immediately since Melissa is footing the bills ... this according to an L.A. County Superior Court judge.Tammy's lawyer wanted the… READ MORE >

- 1046 days ago
Tammy: Melissa Left Me With $4 To My Name

Tammy: Melissa Left Me With $4 To My Name

Melissa Etheridge has left Tammy Lynn Michaels and the two children they have together high and dry ... this according to Tammy’s lawyer Steven Knowles. But Melissa says Tammy is delusional.… READ MORE >

- 1049 days ago
Melissa Etheridge's Ex Files for Custody

Melissa Etheridge's Ex Files for Custody

Melissa Etheridge's former domestic partner, Tammy Lynn Michaels, has filed legal docs asking for full custody of their twin children.TMZ broke the story ... Melissa filed for dissolution of their… READ MORE >

- 1050 days ago