When news broke that Melinda Clarke would be joining ‘The Vampire Diaries’ as Kelly Donovan, Matt and Vicki’s absentee mom, fans who knew her from her work on ‘The O.C.’ and ‘C.S.I ...

Melinda Clarke has reportedly signed up to appear in The Vampire Diaries. Entertainment Weekly says that the actress has agreed to play Kelly Donovan, Matt's absentee mother.

Melinda Clarke has revealed that she may return to The Vampire Diaries.. Clarke, who plays Matt and Vickee's absentee mum Kelly Donovan, told the Los Angeles Times that tonight's US episode is her ...

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Melinda Clarke is a TV Fanatic favorite. We loved her on The OC, we were excited to see her on The Vampire Diaries and we can’t get enough of her on Nikita.In the following, exclusive interview ...

For the duration of The Vampire Diaries run, we’ve questioned the presence of Matt Donovan.. Elena’s ex-boyfriend has seemed too tame, too nice. On a show about vampires and witches, he’s ...

The Vampire Diaries star Paul Wesley (center) with Nikita beauties, Lyndsy Fonseca (left) and Melinda Clarke. RELATED: The CW Fall Premiere Party: A Cinematic Welcome for the Young Bloods ...

It's been five years since Melinda Clarke last terrorized "The O.C." as Julie Cooper, but the actress was on her best behaviour when she resurfaced at the 2012 Toronto International Film Festival ...

BIRTHDAY STAR: Actor Melinda Clarke was born in Dana Point, California, on this day in 1969. This birthday star portrayed Amanda on “Nikita” from 2010 - 2013. She also played Kelly Donovan on ...

Vampire Diaries showrunner: ... Kelly Donovan (played by Melinda Clarke) was Matt’s mother, who showed up in the first season, hooked up with Damon, and then eventually left town.

Clarke also found continued success in TV by staying in the Warner Bros. family, going on to star on "Nikita" and "Vampire Diaries" for The CW. "Who knows how it all works," she added, "I have no ...