Tammy Lynn Michaels

Tammy Lynn Michaels (née Doring), also known by the surname Etheridge from her relationship with Melissa Etheridge, is an American actress. Michaels portrayed mean girl Nicole Julian on The WB's Popular. Career Michaels developed a passion for acting in junior high school, and after graduating, moved to New York City to pursue it. She attended the American Musical and Dramatic Academy in New York and completed three semesters but withdrew from the school before graduation. While working as a bartender at a restaurant, she was discovered by Alayne Skylar, a talent scout. After moving to Los Angeles, Michaels landed the role of Nicole Julian on Popular.