“I wish she’d had more independence and career growth,” Zuniga continued.
Zuniga currently cohosts theMelrose Placerewatch podcastStill the Placewith her former costarsLaura LeightonandCourtney Thorne-Smith.
Jo is only able to escape after shooting Reed, but her troubles don’t end there.
Daphne Zuniga and James Wilder on ‘Melrose Place’.Credit:Paramount+
“She was so bold and unapologetically in your face.
That would’ve been a blast to play,” Zuniga said.
“Jo has a baby, then it’s kidnapped.
Laura Leighton, Courtney Thorne-Smith, and Daphne Zuniga in 2025.Daphne Zuniga/Instagram
I mean, I was onDavid Lettermanonce,” Zuniga joked.
“I couldn’t keep up with where the baby went.
Then I got him back.
Then he was stolen again.
Then finally I gave him up in the end.
It’s like,thatwas over the top, you know?”
Laura Leighton, Courtney Thorne-Smith, and Daphne Zuniga in 2025.Daphne Zuniga/Instagram
Correction: This post previously stated that Jo ended up with Jake Hanson.
