Wedded Bliss
As she continued to put the pain of the past behind her, Locklear’s personal life was also moving ahead in a positive direction. In 2011, Locklear and Jack Wagner announced that they were engaged. She was especially glad that her daughter Ava was happy about their impending marriage.
Fans were also glad to see Locklear’s love life come together again, but unfortunately, this happiness would prove to be short-lived.
Private Problems Go Public
Despite surviving a hard season in her career, Locklear walked through a number of dark, personal struggles that were highly publicized. She had found love again with Jack Wagner, but the pain of her previous divorce was still causing her deep anguish. Locklear was no longer able to manage the emotional and psychological pain locked inside.
In both 2008 and 2009, there were reports of disturbances at Locklear’s home, and eventually, she checked into a medical facility in Arizona to help her address and recover from her pain. Locklear’s agent finally confirmed that she was suffering from anxiety and depression. She was to remain in treatment for four weeks. Once out, she was ready to jump right back into life.
A Welcome Return
After returning from treatment, Locklear didn’t slow down but was ready to take on more roles. She kicked off her return to TV on The CW’s updated version of the much-loved TV classic "Melrose Place" in 2009. To the delight of fans, Locklear reprised her original role as Amanda Woodward.
Sadly, the show ratings were not quite as high as the original, but for Locklear, this was an important, personal progression.
Broken Bliss
Sadly, even though Locklear and Wagner loved each other, their combined personal struggles proved too much for their long term relationship. Just months after announcing their engagement, the pair called off their wedding.
Locklear’s rep confirmed the dissolution of their engagement, and Wagner explained to TMZ that they had both decided that their children were too young to be put through such changes in their home life, though they still loved each other.
Resilience
Once again, Locklear was publicly facing disappointment and heartbreak. Yet she remained strong and resilient, choosing to focus on her career —by throwing herself fully into her TV roles. Locklear soon took on a recurring role in the TV Land sitcom “Hot in Cleveland,” as well as a regular appearance in the comedy-drama “Franklin & Bash.”
However, though she began focusing more intently on her acting, Locklear’s dark struggles were about to be resurrected.