Tammy Lynn Michaels

Tammy Lynn Michaels is an American actress known for Nicole Julian on Popular (The WB, 1999–2001), Ryan Murphy's satirical teen drama. She was in a relationship with rock singer Melissa Etheridge from 2002, the couple marrying in California in 2003 and having twins via IVF in 2006, before separating in 2010 and divorcing in 2012. Michaels has been openly lesbian throughout her career and her high-profile relationship with Etheridge was one of the most visible lesbian celebrity relationships in the US during the early 2000s. She has also written poetry and maintained a public blog during and after the relationship.