Melora Walters (born October 21 1968) is an American actress born in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Frequently cast by Paul Thomas Anderson, she has appeared most notably in "Boogie Nights," as Jessie St. Vincent; and "Magnolia," as Claudia Wilson Gator. She has also appeared on such television shows as "Roseanne", "Seinfeld", "NYPD Blue", and "CSI". Walters is divorced from "Nip/Tuck" actor Dylan Walsh. Wikipedia
"Melora" is Yoruban for fellowship. Melora is a painter and has a first exhibit of her work scheduled at the Headquarters salon in Hollywood in February 2004. Appeared on the TV series "Seinfeld" (1990) episode "The Hamptons" as the topless girlfriend of www.imdb.com/name/nm0001828/
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Melora is currently starring in the HBO series BIG LOVE. She is best known for her haunting performance as the drug addicted yet sympathetic 'Claudia' in Paul Thomas Anderson 's critically acclaimed film MAGNOLIA. Melora was also seen in MATCHSTICK MEN, www.hurt-the-movie.com/castcrew.html