Heather Locklear Calls Out the Differences BetweenSpin CityCostars Michael J. Fox and Charlie Sheen

Mar. 15, 2025

Heather Locklear, Michael J. Fox and Charlie Sheen.Photo:Kimberly White/Getty; GP Images/WireImage; Michael Buckner/Penske Media via Getty

Kimberly White/Getty; GP Images/WireImage; Michael Buckner/Penske Media via Getty

Heather Locklearis opening up about her favorite memories from filming the sitcomSpin City— and sharing what was different about working withMichael J. Foxversus his replacement in the series,Charlie Sheen.

“I didSpin Citywith two different costars, Michael J. Fox and Charlie Sheen,” Locklear said during the panel, recalling how Fox departed the series at the end of the fourth season in 2000 because of hisParkinson’sdiagnosis. Sheen replaced him as a new character, Charlie Crawford, before the show was canceled in May 2002 after six seasons.

“They’re brilliant,” she added of both actors. “They know how … one is fast talking and the other is slow.”

Heather Locklear and Michael J. Fox in ‘Spin City’.ABC Photo Archives/Disney General Entertainment Content via Getty

ABC Photo Archives/Disney General Entertainment Content via Getty

“But Charlie Sheen: I like him so much. We did this movie together,Money Talks, he goes, ‘Make sure she doesn’t touch my face when we kiss,'” she revealed, referring to the 1997 action-comedy also starring Chris Tucker. “‘We’re going to do an old-fashioned kiss, right? I’m not using my tongue!’ And he just didn’t want touching.”

Locklear added that because of the difference in their acting styles, she had to adjust how she played off herSpin Citycostars accordingly.

“The timing [difference] between Michael and Charlie I had to get used to. Michael is a fast guy, Charlie ismmmhmmm,” she continued.

“So [the challenge] was really having to get my timing better. They get to be who they are and I’d get to be … not who I am.”

Heather Locklear in 2021.Kimberly White/Getty

Kimberly White/Getty

Elsewhere during her appearance at'90s Con(which marked her first public event in nearly three years), the actress spoke about her time on theBeverly Hills, 90210spinoff seriesMelrose Place— and reflected on her time with the cast as well as her iconic costumes from the show, revealing that she kept “everything.”

“Is that wrong?” Locklear said with a laugh, adding that she kept much of herSpin Citywardrobe, too. “But [I took] everything, from shoes to the old jackets, the skirts.”

Locklear also revealed that she began passing along some of the items in her closet to her daughterAva Sambora, 26, who she shared with her ex-husband, Bon Jovi rockerRichie Sambora.

“We’re the same size in shoes,” said Locklear, “so I’d force some stuff on her.”

Speaking about the success of the series, the actress added that she wished she and the rest of the cast had “appreciated it more at the time.”

“I didn’t stop to smell the roses, I just kept working, working, working — we all did,” she said during a Q&A. “Now I can see how much fun we had. I look back and go, ‘That was pretty great.’ "

source: people.com