Content warning: This article contains mentions of domestic violence that some readers may find triggering.

Back in the late 80s and early 90s, Heather Locklear’s blinding smile and blonde hair were at the centre of Hollywood and the small screen, her all-American charm helping her to carve a career in an industry notoriously hard to crack.

With starring roles inDynasty, Melrose Place, T. J. Hooker, Spin City,Heather Locklear’s name became synonymous with Hollywood royalty, her career revered, her fame all-consuming.

But off-screen, the now-58-year-old actress' private life has been a turbulent one.

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In June 2020, US Weekly and Peopleconfirmed Locklear is engaged to her long-term, on-again-off-again partner Chris Heisser.

A source close to the family toldPeople, "They are really happy together. [Locklear's] family, her parents, her siblings, and her daughter are all supporting her and excited for her.

"She's strong and clear-headed. It's really amazing to see how she managed to turn things around."

Photos obtained by theDaily Mailshow the actress wearing a diamond ring on her left hand, two months after celebrating one year of sobriety on Instagram in April.

The couple first met as teenagers, becoming high school sweethearts in the 70s. Locklear and Heisser, 58, reunited in 2017 before splitting after a string of arrests and allegations regarding their 'toxic' relationship.

However, Locklear's highly-publicised struggles with personal demons, and the law, have been going on for more than a decade.

So how did the Hollywood star go from a point of glittering fame, to one where her mug shot was brandished across international news sites with allegations of domestic violence shrouding her reputation?

Image via Getty.

Over the last three decades, Heather Locklear's name has appeared in an almost cyclical bunch of headlines involving her battle with mental health, her turbulent — and, at times violent — love life and various driving incidents.

On May 10, 1986, about a year after they first met, a then 24-year-old Locklear married 23-year-old drummer Tommy Lee when he was at the height of his fame as part ofMotley Crew.

"I've only thought of getting married once," Locklear told People after the wedding. "I plan for this one to last."

Seven years later, the two were divorcing amid rumours Lee cheated on her with a porn star. Neither have spoken at length about their split, though in 2005 he offered the briefest explanation to People: “I made a big mistake."

In 1994, Locklear met her second husband, Bon Jovi guitarist Richie Sambora. The two had a baby together, Ava, in 1997. In 2006, after 12 years together they, too, split.

“After 11 years of marriage Heather Locklear has filed for divorce from Richie Sambora,” the actress’ rep, Cece Yorke, told People at the time.

“This is a private matter and there will be no further comment at this time.”

Sambora went on to date Locklear's close friend, Denise Richards, breaking up their friendship, with Richards telling People there was no other option than for their friendship to end.

"Unfortunately our friendship had to dissolve and I'm sad about that."

In 2008, Locklear's rep confirmed she had been admitted to rehab after battling "anxiety and depression".

Later that year, she was charged with driving under the influence of drugs in Santa Barbara. The actress pleaded no contest and the charge was later dismissed.

Two years later, Locklear's driving got her into trouble once more, when she was arrested after a hit-and-run involving a parking sign. She was never prosecuted over the incident.

Heather Locklear is seen in a police booking photo after her arrest on charges of suspicion of domestic battery and assaulting a peace officer. Image via Ventura County Sheriffs Office/ Getty.

At the end of 2011, Locklear and formerMelrose Place co-starJack Wagner ended their three-m