Why is nicollette sheridan suing desperate housewives

I felt like I needed to stand up for myself. Sheridan praised the metoo movement and its participants for their courage. People are speaking out…and I would like to say that it takes a lot of courage because it is very scary. Subscribe to Deadline Breaking News Alerts and keep your inbox happy. All Rights reserved. Read the full story. All of which is illegal. There was nobody to stand up for me. I felt like I needed to stand up for myself. In March , Cherry's rep told Entertainment Weekly , "Nicolette Sheridan was not a victim at the hands of Marc Cherry — a court has already ruled to that effect after hearing the testimony of multiple witnesses.

We are disappointed that the judicial determination continues to be ignored. Sheridan told the outlet, "I was vilified for standing up for my rights, not only as a woman but as a human being. He also claimed that Sheridan showed up for work without knowing her lines and that she made "insulting comments" during table reads, according to a March E!

News article. While Cherry insisted that terminating Sheridan made sense financially and creatively, he also admitted that her alleged antics on set played a small role in the decision. The Los Angeles Times reported that Cherry said Sheridan made remarks that he deemed "hugely rude and hugely upsetting to the writers. After years of litigation and public feuding, it seems like Sheridan and Cherry will never be on the same page. In short, Sheridan's got killed off because things got very complicated As far as Sheridan is concerned, the battle must continue.

She chose not to let it slide, though the decision took a personal and professional toll. After Edie met her demise by electrocution in , Sheridan retreated to her farm in Hidden Hills, Calif. It was just the right thing at the right time. It is so empowering to not feel alone and to hear other stories.

It really helps. Nicollette Sheridan opens up about Desperate Housewives lawsuit: 'I was vilified'. Samantha Highfill.