As a fan of Aaron Spelling's hit soaps, Moss had high hopes for this "Melrose Place" spin-off in which she played a veteran model, but the series lasted only one season — a setback she believes helped her afterward.

"I learned from that show that the quicker you don't have any expectations in Hollywood, the better," Moss says. "In this business, there can be a lot of hype, and hype means nothing."

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