Violet Foster
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Violet Foster is a fictional character
in the American
television series Melrose Place
, the fifth series in the Beverly Hills, 90210 franchise and a revival of the 1992 series of the same name. Portrayed by Ashlee Simpson-Wentz, Violet was described in an article as a small-town teen who is "fresh off the turnip truck" but knows how to "play the sex kitten" when necessary.
dead in the apartment complex's pool. Through flashbacks, it is revealed that Violet is Sydney's daughter who came to California after hiring a private investigator to find her. Initially rejecting Violet and claiming to have never given birth to a child, Sydney later tells Violet she wants to get to know her, only to be murdered soon after. In episode 4 "The Vine" she met her aunt, Jane Mancini
. She later found out about Michael Mancini
's past with Sydney, and set about trying to get revenge. She slept with Michael, then applied to be Noah Mancini's nanny before revealing to Michael that she recorded their one night stand (also that she's Sydney's daughter) as she wants revenge for how he treated Sydney.
In episode 8, she slept with Auggie Kirkpatrick. In episode 11, Violet's adoptive brother, Levi Foster turned up and it was revealed that he is a meth addict, and that him and Violet had a sexual relationship which they kept hidden from their parents. In episode 12 it was revealed that Michael's wife Vanessa killed Sydney. Sydney's taunts about Vanessa and Michael's son Noah actually being fathered by David had driven Vanessa to attack and ultimately kill Sydney. Suspecting Vanessa, David left Noah with Violet to keep Vanessa from leaving town with her son; confronting her mother's killer, Violet wrestled a gun-toting Vanessa into the pool and drowned her, this was witnessed by Amanda Woodward
who backed up Violet's story.
The next day she left town with Auggie to develop their relationship. A picture of her mom, Sydney was her last item to pack away.
would be leaving the series after the conclusion of the "Sydney Andrews murder mystery" storyline.
Fictional character
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in the American
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television series Melrose Place
Melrose Place (2009 TV series)
Melrose Place is an American television series broadcast on The CW Television Network from September 8, 2009 to April 13, 2010. The fifth series in the Beverly Hills, 90210 franchise, it is an updated version of the 1990s Fox prime time drama of the same name, featuring a group of young adults...
, the fifth series in the Beverly Hills, 90210 franchise and a revival of the 1992 series of the same name. Portrayed by Ashlee Simpson-Wentz, Violet was described in an article as a small-town teen who is "fresh off the turnip truck" but knows how to "play the sex kitten" when necessary.
Storylines
Violet is new to California; when Melrose Place begins, she discovers Sydney AndrewsSydney 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....
dead in the apartment complex's pool. Through flashbacks, it is revealed that Violet is Sydney's daughter who came to California after hiring a private investigator to find her. Initially rejecting Violet and claiming to have never given birth to a child, Sydney later tells Violet she wants to get to know her, only to be murdered soon after. In episode 4 "The Vine" she met her aunt, Jane Mancini
Jane Mancini
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.-Melrose Place :...
. She later found out about Michael Mancini
Michael Mancini
Dr. Michael Mancini, M.D., portrayed by Thomas Calabro, is a fictional character from the 1990s prime time drama Melrose Place and the 2009 series revival of the same name....
's past with Sydney, and set about trying to get revenge. She slept with Michael, then applied to be Noah Mancini's nanny before revealing to Michael that she recorded their one night stand (also that she's Sydney's daughter) as she wants revenge for how he treated Sydney.
In episode 8, she slept with Auggie Kirkpatrick. In episode 11, Violet's adoptive brother, Levi Foster turned up and it was revealed that he is a meth addict, and that him and Violet had a sexual relationship which they kept hidden from their parents. In episode 12 it was revealed that Michael's wife Vanessa killed Sydney. Sydney's taunts about Vanessa and Michael's son Noah actually being fathered by David had driven Vanessa to attack and ultimately kill Sydney. Suspecting Vanessa, David left Noah with Violet to keep Vanessa from leaving town with her son; confronting her mother's killer, Violet wrestled a gun-toting Vanessa into the pool and drowned her, this was witnessed by Amanda Woodward
Amanda Woodward
Amanda Woodward is the William S. Gray Professor of Psychology at the University of Chicago. Her research investigates infant social cognition and early language development including the understanding of goal-directed actions, agency, theory of mind, and learning from social partners.-Education...
who backed up Violet's story.
The next day she left town with Auggie to develop their relationship. A picture of her mom, Sydney was her last item to pack away.
Reception
Ashlee Simpson-Wentz portrayal of Violet Foster has been heavily criticized by critics and fans, and was reportedly disliked by cast members. It was announced in October 2009 that Simpson-Wentz and Colin EgglesfieldColin Egglesfield
Colin Egglesfield is an American actor. He is best known for his portrayal as Dr. Josh Madden in the long-running soap opera All My Children, as well as Auggie Kirkpatrick in The CW's short-lived teen drama Melrose Place....
would be leaving the series after the conclusion of the "Sydney Andrews murder mystery" storyline.