Jane Mancini
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Jane Andrews played by Josie Bissett
, is a fictional character from the 1990s prime time drama Melrose Place and the 2009 series of the same name.
As the series progresses, Jane and Michael's once happy relationship begins to crumble when Michael cheats on Jane with fellow doctor Kimberly Shaw
. Jane then divorces Michael. Jane's younger sister Sydney Andrews
moves into her apartment and begins to have an affair with Michael behind Jane's back. Eventually Jane leaves Melrose Place and moves back to her hometown of Chicago. She eventually moves back to L.A. for the final season of the show.
), but actually threatens to show the police incriminating emails Ella sent Sydney unless the publicist makes her client wear one of Jane's designs, hoping to make a comeback after her boutique burned down years ago. Violet Foster (Ashlee Simpson-Wentz) reveals herself as Sydney's daughter and Jane seemingly accepts Violet but eventually tips off the police of Violet's past (stealing money from her foster parents to search for her mother). Jane also informs the police of Ella's incriminating e-mails.
describes Jane as "the first first lady of the series -- and probably the only one who pretty much maintained her sanity from start to finish -- Jane is sweet! And so is the lady who plays her."
Josie Bissett
Josie Bissett is the stage name of Jolyn Christine Heutmaker , an American actress best known for her role as Jane Mancini on the television series Melrose Place.-Early life :...
, is a fictional character from the 1990s prime time drama Melrose Place and the 2009 series of the same name.
Melrose Place
When the series starts, she is married to Dr. Michael Mancini and works in a clothing boutique on Melrose Ave. In Los Angeles. Jane and Michael serve as the apartment building's superintendents as well as having separate careers. A major plot point for Jane and Michael in the first season is their inability to find time to find time to be together and manage their busy work schedules.As the series progresses, Jane and Michael's once happy relationship begins to crumble when Michael cheats on Jane with fellow doctor Kimberly Shaw
Kimberly Shaw
Dr. Kimberly Shaw is a character from the hit television series Melrose Place. She was portrayed by Emmy-nominated actress Marcia Cross from 1992 to 1997 -Season 1:...
. Jane then divorces Michael. Jane's younger sister Sydney Andrews
Sydney Andrews
Sydney Andrews is a fictional character in the American television series Melrose Place and the 2009 series of the same name, portrayed by Laura Leighton....
moves into her apartment and begins to have an affair with Michael behind Jane's back. Eventually Jane leaves Melrose Place and moves back to her hometown of Chicago. She eventually moves back to L.A. for the final season of the show.
Melrose Place (2009)
Jane reappears in the 2009 follow-up series as the new landlord. At the aftermath of her sister's death, Jane meets Ella Simms (Katie CassidyKatie Cassidy
Katherine Evelyn Anita "Katie" Cassidy is an American actress who has performed in The CW TV series Melrose Place, Supernatural, Harper's Island, and Gossip Girl, and on the films When a Stranger Calls, Black Christmas, A Nightmare on Elm Street, Taken, Monte Carlo, and has roles in the upcoming...
), but actually threatens to show the police incriminating emails Ella sent Sydney unless the publicist makes her client wear one of Jane's designs, hoping to make a comeback after her boutique burned down years ago. Violet Foster (Ashlee Simpson-Wentz) reveals herself as Sydney's daughter and Jane seemingly accepts Violet but eventually tips off the police of Violet's past (stealing money from her foster parents to search for her mother). Jane also informs the police of Ella's incriminating e-mails.
Reception
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describes Jane as "the first first lady of the series -- and probably the only one who pretty much maintained her sanity from start to finish -- Jane is sweet! And so is the lady who plays her."