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As Nikki Newman, Melody Thomas Scott is not only one of the most popular soap stars on "Y&R," she's recognized as a genuine icon in the genre. So it's tempting to speculate what her status would have been like if she had successfully landed a part on "The Brady Bunch," one of TV's most beloved

As Nikki Newman, Melody Thomas Scott is not only one of the most popular soap stars on "Y&R," she's recognized as a genuine icon in the genre. So it's tempting to speculate what her status would have been like if she had successfully landed a part on "The Brady Bunch," one of TV's most beloved sitcoms. Speaking to Yahoo! Entertainment, Scott recalled she and close friend Maureen McCormick were both up for the role of Marcia Brady, until the yardstick ruled against her. "I don't remember if I was too tall or too short, but my height was my downfall there," she said about the gig which went to McCormick.

As a child and a teen actor, Scott worked frequently, including projects featuring Kirk Douglas, Clint Eastwood, and John Wayne, but those achievements came with a horrific sacrifice. She was raised by her grandmother who had her mind set on getting the girl a successful showbiz career, regardless of the cost. That included enabling Hollywood men in high places to sexually assault Scott in exchange for roles, while her grandmother did nothing to intervene. "Her behavior got worse and worse and worse, so by the time I was a teenager it was just madness," Scott said about those appalling experiences to CBS. "It taught me strength, that's for sure. I knew I had to be strong to survive her and it was not easy, but you learn perseverance."

If you or anyone you know has been a victim of sexual assault, help is available. Visit the Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network website or contact RAINN's National Helpline at 1-800-656-HOPE (4673).

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