| Melissa Bell | |
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| Born | (1972-11-07) 7 November 1972 (age 52) Sydney, Australia |
| Occupation(s) | Actress, fashion designer |
| Years active | 1988–present |
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| Children | 4 |
Melissa Bell (born 7 November 1972) is an Australian actress and fashion designer. She is best known for her roles of Bonnie Tait in E Street, Lucy Robinson in Neighbours, and Emily Harris in Paradise Beach. Bell also made appearances in Home & Away and Water Rats.
Career
Acting
Bell had earlier appeared in the soap opera E Street in the guest role of Janine. She left the role of Lucy in Neighbours to return to E Street to play a new character, the eco-crusader Bonnie Tait. After E Street ended Bell made several brief returns to Neighbours.
She also acted in another soap, Paradise Beach, playing surfer Emily Harris. She later appeared in several lifestyle programs, such as Celebrity Overhaul.
Fashion design
Bell later become a fashion designer, selling kaftans and party wear from a boutique in Double Bay, Sydney.
Personal life
Bell was married to Jason Redlich from 1996 to 1998. They have one son. Following the end of her marriage, Bell suffered from body dysmorphic disorder and depression. In 2000, Bell married Gary Dickinson. They had three children and lived on the Gold Coast. In November 2015, Dickinson, then 57, suffered a heart attack which left him in a coma. Dickinson died on 13 February 2016. In 2020, Bell became engaged to Grant Thompson, and the couple married in 2022, with Bell wearing the dress her Neighbours character wore in her on-screen wedding.
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | The Venus Factory | Emily DuBois | Film |
| 2012 | Housos vs. Authority | Model | Film |
| 2018 | Occupation | Mrs. Kyle | Film |
| 2021 | The Possessed | Helen | Film |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Rafferty's Rules | Angela Griffin | Episode: "The Beast" |
| 1990–91 | E Street | Janine | Guest role |
| 1991–1993, 1995, 2005, 2013–2016, 2020–2024 | Neighbours | Lucy Robinson | Main/Guest cast - 235 episodes |
| 1992–93 | E Street | Bonnie Tait | Main cast |
| 1993–94 | Paradise Beach | Emily Harris | Main cast |
| 1994 | G.P. | Rachel Weller | Episode: "Breakfast with Gazza" |
| 1996 | Home & Away | Suzie Hudson | Guest role |
| 1998 | Water Rats | Lisa Hubbard | Episode: "Untouchable" |
References
- Mercado, Andrew (2004). Super Aussie Soaps: Behind the Scenes of Australia's Best Loved TV Shows. Australia: Pluto Press. p. 297. ISBN 1-86403-191-3.
- Celebrity Overhaul: Melissa Bell, Nine Network.
- Wing's eye on Bell's view, The Daily Telegraph, 7 August 2007.
- Dowdney, Mark (31 January 1997). "Husband tried to kill me claims Oz soap queen Melissa; Punched: He struck as I cradled our four-week-old son". Daily Record. Retrieved 7 November 2022 – via The Free Library.
- "Melissa Bell admits she suffered body dysmorphia leading to thousands of dollars of plastic surgery". The Daily Telegraph. 18 November 2014. Retrieved 10 December 2015.
- Koch, Phillip (8 December 2015). "Neighbours star Melissa Bell's brave battle to save her husband's life". Woman's Day. Retrieved 10 December 2015.
- "Neighbours star Melissa Bell reveals heartbreak after husband Gary Dickinson battled for life". 21 February 2016. Retrieved 23 February 2016.
- Burrell, Zoe (9 August 2021). "Neighbours star Melissa Bell's wedding joy: 'How I found happiness again'". New Idea. Retrieved 7 November 2022.
- Julians, Joe (7 November 2022). "Former Neighbours star Melissa Bell ties the knot in dress she wore on the soap". Digital Spy. Retrieved 7 November 2022.
External links
- Melissa Bell at IMDb
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