Does Nicollette Sheridan owe her Desperate status to Rob Lee?
Her former manager says she does, but the buxom blonde is looking for either a postponement or a dismissal of his breach of contract lawsuit against her while she takes the matter up with a higher power.
The California Labor Commission, that is.
Michael Bolton’s beloved has filed papers with the state agency claiming that Lee, who does business under the label of Bayonne Entertainment, was not licensed as a talent agent when they worked together, thereby voiding any contract they entered into at the time.
Lee sued Sheridan in June, alleging that, right around the time Desperate Housewives took off, she reneged on a verbal agreement requiring her to pay him 10 percent of her gross income (which obviously became much higher once she landed the role of Edie Britt).
Lee also stated that he was the one who guided Sheridan through her career renaissance, first urging the former Knots Landing star to try out for the ABC mega-hit and then talking her into showing up for that crucial second audition.
Sheridan, 42, fired him in 2004 to avoid shelling out the agreed-upon sum, Lee alleged in his suit.
Her legal camp is arguing that Lee’s lawsuit cannot proceed until the Labor Commission has issued its own ruling.
A hearing to discuss the actress’ request and other issues pertaining to the case is scheduled for Nov. 29.
Meanwhile, Desperate Housewives continues to stab its competition in the back. The hour-long dramedy pulled in more than 22.6 million viewers Nov. 5, making it the most-watched show of the week.
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