Nicolette Stone
Nicolette Stone | |||||||||
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Neighbours character | |||||||||
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Charlotte Chimes as Nicolette | |||||||||
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Nicolette Stone is a fictional character from the Australian television soap opera
Nicolette quickly formed a friendship with
When David's scheming brother,
Casting
When Chimes auditioned for the role of Nicolette felt "blasé about it" because she felt "creatively fulfilled" producing work for the Build Series Sydney. Chimes did not want to pitch her entire career hopes on a single audition but later reflected that her career satisfaction played a large part in securing the role. She recalled "it was like oh I think I'm gonna get this, it happened very easily, so easily really, oh I guess that's the key."[2] Chimes was invited to perform a second audition for the role. As Chimes was located in Sydney during the COVID-19 pandemic, she was unable to travel to Melbourne for the call back auditions.[3] Chimes filmed a video audition in her mother's kitchen. Her mother also read other characters lines and Chimes described it as a surreal experience as they pretended to flirt and proceed to argue.[3]
Securing the role made Chimes confident about beginning filming until two days prior. Chimes explained that "imposter syndrome" affected her and she was unsure if she could portray the character. A conversation with her acting coach, who like Nicolette is gay, helped her better prepare. Chimes explained that it was important to portray LGBTQ characters with authenticity and bring a truth to Nicolette.[2] Chimes was eager to play Nicolette on her first day on-set and recalled stating "finally I'm here, now lets get to work".[2]
The character and Chimes' casting were announced on 27 June 2020.
Development
Characterisation
Nicolette's character profile on the show's official website states that she is "deeply practical and fantastic in a crisis" and adores being active because she "has an adventurous streak a mile wide".[8] Nicolette chose nursing as a career because she it would "provide plenty of variety and excitement". It also branded her a "straight talker" who "never holds back when something important is on the line."[8] Nicolette also struggles to interpret with her own feelings and "can sometimes be oblivious when her straight talking has hurt feelings."[8] Chimes' first scene was filmed with Rebekah Elmaloglou who plays Terese Willis. The scene depicts Nicolette meeting with Terese and Nicolette reveals that she has a difficult relationship with Jane. Nicolette also announces that she is a lesbian. Chimes described Nicolette as making a statement of "this is who I am, this is what's going on, I have nothing to hide anymore."[2]
In her first interview with Inside Soap, Chimes described Nicolette as an optimistic character with "cheerful, adventurous and fun" personality traits. Though she believed that Nicolette was not well adapted to dealing with her emotions. Nicolette is often portrayed as "brash", she talks in literal terms and "calls a spade a spade."[3] Chimes was pleased that writers portrayed Nicolette being confident and open about her sexuality.[2] Nicolette is portrayed as a villainous character but writers often showcased her vulnerable side. Chimes "loved" playing Nicolette as a villain and found her going "head-to-head" more exciting. She also enjoyed Nicolette the most when "she's being naughty".[5] Chimes was protective of Nicolette, despite her villainy. She told Daniel Kilkelly from Digital Spy that "sometimes when she's remorseful, I get very protective of her and I think: 'Well, she's not entirely wrong and why is she always the one apologising?'"[5] When Chimes filmed the character's more mundane scenes, directors allowed her to amp-up the comedy in Nicolette's scenes. Chimes told Kilkelly that "I thought of some weird, quirky things I could do to bring the scenes to life in the most Nicolette way possible."[5] Chimes was fond of the contents of Nicolette's wardrobe and described her as having "exceptional style".[5]
Chimes told Stephen Patterson of
In a later story, Nicolette questions if she and established villain Paul are alike as they concoct schemes together. Chimes believed that this signified that Nicolette still had the same characterisation but she "had softened as a person".[9] Nicolette becoming a parent also affected her personality. Chimes believed Nicolette never stopped being "a fiery firecracker" but motherhood grounded her and made her "very conscious" about parenting as she settled into her first "stable home environment".[9]
Mother-daughter conflict
Chimes was thrilled to play the daughter of Jane, one of the show's legacy characters. Chimes felt it was more "rewarding" because of the rich backstory Jane provided Nicolette within the series.[3] One of Nicolette's main story arcs created from this backstory is her fractured relationship with Jane. Chimes told Sarah Ellis of Inside Soap that Nicolette and Jane's problems arose from when Nicolette came out as lesbian whilst they lived at her grandmother's house. Jane did not want Nell to know about Nicolette's sexuality which left her feeling unaccepted by Jane.[3] Chimes believed that neither character was able to communicate their wanting of a better family relationship and the issue is "swept under the carpet" and festers.[3]
Jones thought that Nicolette and Jane's problems stemmed from them being "polar opposites". Jones added that "I think Jane wishes she would be more like her, which of course she isn't."[10] Jane is hopeful they can solve their differences about what happened when Nicolette came out, but the latter is not as keen. Jones reasoned it was difficult because Nicolette moved to Australia and trained to become a nurse, while Jane remained in the UK to care for Nell. This time and distance only served to add to their rift. Jones concluded that the entire issue leaves Jane feeling "like a complete failure again" and finds it "very hard" to deal with.[10]
Writers continued to play on their fractured relationship during Nicolette's stories. When Nicolette decides to become a surrogate mother, Jane disapproves and expresses her concerns Nicolette is being hasty.[11] Chimes believed that having a baby would be "healing" for Nicolette because of her own upbringing. She branded Nicolette and Janes relationship "tumultuous" and wants the child "to be fully expressed" because Jane did not allow Nicolette to express her sexuality when she was young.[11] Despite Jane's disapproval, Chimes noted Jane's behaviour is because she "deeply loves and cares" for daughter.[11] Chimes believed that her and Jones' good dynamic and workplace happiness was vital in portraying Nicolette and Jane's relationship. She described their artistic approach in which they strived to produce scenes that were superlative. If a scene required Nicolette to be arguing with Jane they spared no effort in shouting, "Come on! Come at me!"[9]
Chloe Brennan
Nicolette discovers Pierce is having an affair with Dipi Rebecchi (Sharon Johal) and the story takes a dramatic turn as plots to expose their infidelity. Nicolette realises that Pierce is being unfaithful when she learns he kissed someone in fancy dress. Nicolette works out that Dipi was wearing the matching costume.[15] Chimes told Hadley that her character goes into "stealthy snooping" mode and uses a diamond necklace to expose their affair. Chimes explained that Nicolette is "devastated" for Chloe but never thought Pierce was suitable for her and she feels "proven right". She added that Nicolette feels obliged to expose Pierce even if it will "crush" Chloe. Ultimately, Nicolette believes with her help, "Chloe can start her life afresh and work out what she really wants."[15]
In a later interview with Salisbury, Chimes stated that Nicolette was stuck in a predicament, was "screwed" and would be blamed either way so concocted the scheme to expose the affair. Chimes believed that Nicolette could have told the truth sooner, but she was happy that the scripts initially made it appear that Nicolette gets away with her scheming. Despite this, Chimes warned secrets are eventually exposed in Neighbours storylines.[2] After Pierce's infidelity is exposed, Nicolette and Chloe remain good friends. Chimes did not believe that the pair should begin a romance because Nicolette made the scenario more complicated by deceiving Chloe. At the point in the story, Nicolette is also on good terms with Jane. Chimes assessed that her character is content being Chloe's friend because "she's in a really good place and she doesn't want to jeopardise that in any way."[2]
Chloe ends her friendship with Nicolette once she discovers her involvement. When Fay becomes more frail, she requests that Nicolette helps care for her again. Chloe struggles with having Nicolette around again but respects her mother's wishes. Pengilly told Laura Masia from TV Week that "Chloe feels very conflicted about having Nicolette back in her life, she's still upset with Nic."[16] She added that she knows Nicolette is a good carer to Fay and agrees to the arrangement. Fay then decides she wants to update her will, to include Nicolette, but keeps this a secret from her. Fay asks Nicolette to keep her meeting with her lawyer, Toadie Rebecchi (Ryan Moloney) a secret. Toadie then wrongly assumes Nicolette has coerced Fay into changing her will and accuses her of fraud.[16] Fay also wants Nicolette and Chloe to reconcile and begin a relationship. Bertram told Ellis (Inside Soap) that Fay mistakes the tension between Nicolette and Chloe for attraction and "likes the idea" of them together because it would complete the family unit with Chloe's brother Aaron.[17] Nicolette confesses her guilt about the many lies she told previously, but Fay is forgives her. Bertram explained that Fay "has a real soft spot for Nicolette" and decides it would be hypocritical to judge her. She sees Nicolette's honesty as chance for her children to build a future with Nicolette. Fay also feels her unborn grandchild kick before she dies.[17] After Fay's death, Chloe struggles with her grief and propositions Nicolette who respectfully rebuffs her advances. Pengilly opined that Chloe feels "mortified" and "foolish and embarrassed". Chloe still "cares" about Nicolette and feels as though she "turns her down when she needs her most."[18]
Nicolette later begins a relationship with Chloe and Pengilly told Ellis that Nicolette worries Chloe is still grieving for Fay. She opined that Chloe observed how "wonderful" Nicolette was caring for Fay and this makes Chloe determined for them to be together. Pengilly added that Nicolette still has "genuine feelings" for Chloe.[19] Their new relationship is also complicated because she was the surrogate mother to Chloe's brother Aaron Brennan (Matt Wilson) and his husband David Tanaka's (Takaya Honda) unborn child. When David's brother Leo Tanaka (Tim Kano) returns to Erinsborough, he is wary of Nicolette.[20] He used to date Chloe but Nicolette decides put aside her worries and not jeopardise her new relationship. Chimes told Masia that Nicolette makes a promise "not to be the jealous partner anymore" and want to acquainted with Leo.[20] Unbeknownst to her, Leo does not share her enthusiasm and begins to bond with Chloe as they work together. Kano explained that Leo thinks Nicolette is a "dodgy character" and wants to protect David and Chloe from her dramas. Kano added his belief that Leo ends up wanting Chloe for himself as their bond grows and plots against Nicolette.[20] Kano told Ellis that Leo, Paul and Pierce form a "secret alliance" working against Nicolette protect their family interests. He described "red flag" warnings that Nicolette will hurt David and Aaron, especially when she refers to her unborn child as belonging to her and Chloe.[21] Inside Soap's Alice Penwill reported that Hendrix would discover Leo's plans and attempt to stop him. Hendrix takes Nicolette to Leo's vineyard to stop him snaring Chloe. A Neighbours publicist told Penwill that Hendrix "ups the ante" in his efforts to rumble Leo. He arranges a romantic picnic for Chloe and Nicolette, but she wanders off alone and has an accident, possibly harming her unborn child.[22]
Nicolette and Chloe become engaged but writers did not plan to continue their romance. On-screen, Chloe feels their relationship is rushed. Pengilly explained that other characters are "excited and supportive" of their engagement. Chloe's doubts arise from her dramatic year of stories, which the actress explained as "the divorce, miscarriage, her mother dying" and a terminal illness.[23] She told TV Week's Masia that "Chloe needs some time to collect her thoughts away from the pressure."[24] She decides to spend the night at the Vineyard in Leo's company. Not wanting Nicolette to worry, she pretends to stay with Aaron and David, who agree to lie for her. Pengilly claimed that Chloe purely wanted "to buy herself sometime" without worrying Nicolette. But the story does not play out as such. Chloe awakes the following morning with hangover and no recollection of the previous nights events. She is in bed with Leo's jacket and worries she has cheated on Nicolette.[24] Chloe feels guilty and decides to inform Nicolette about the incident. Nicolette discovers that Chloe has lied about her whereabouts before Chloe can confess and assumes that she has had sex with Leo. Chimes described her character as "confused" and "heartbroken" by Chloe's behaviour and the fact Aaron and David lied to her. Nicolette break-up with Chloe and flees Erinsborough.[24]
Nicolette's relationship with Chloe was also problematic because of Chloe's previous romance with
Lottery scam
To explore Nicolette's backstory, producers introduced
Surrogacy
In 2020, Neighbours production decided to tackle the social issue of surrogacy within gay relationships. Nicolette became involved with resident gay couple David and Aaron. Nicolette hears about the duo's struggle to find a surrogate mother and she offers to help.[2] Nicolette definitely wants to have children but being gay makes it harder to do so. Chimes branded it the perfect opportunity for Nicolette because she gets the family she always wanted.[2] Chimes described David and Aaron as Nicolette's role-models because they represent a "good" and "solid" gay couple, which was something absent from Nicolette's upbringing. She added "she looks up to them and puts them on a pedestal."[2] When the storyline was first pitched, Chimes had doubts about Nicolette's behaviour before and after giving birth. But her worries faded and she expressed her happiness with the way writers developed the story.[2] To portray Nicolette's pregnancy, Chimes wore five different prosthetic stomachs during filming. The final prosthetic had to be strapped to Chimes' back because it was large. The prop made Chimes feel uncomfortable, especially during an instance she filmed seventeen scenes in one day, which resulted in Chimes having a sore back.[2]
The story begins during a comedic episode in which Nicolette, David and Aaron get drunk and Nicolette offers to help. Chimes explained that Nicolette does not think before she speaks but manages to convince herself it is a great idea regardless.[11] Writers marred the trio's happiness throughout the surrogacy story, often creating conflict resulting from Nicolette's many secrets. Nicolette was determined to prove to Aaron and David that she could change. She begins to work herself to exhaustion, which results in her being rushed to hospital.[28] Aaron is more accepting of Nicolette's behaviour than David, who found it difficult to forgive her constant lying. However, she begins to alienate Aaron too. Wilson told Masia (TV Week) that Nicolette's "skeletons have been coming out the closet" ever since they agreed her to be their surrogate.[28] He noted that once they resolve an issue, Nicolette creates another. He warned that Nicolette's behaviour is "starting to wear thin" with Aaron, but an ultrasound appointment forces him to put their problems aside. They become excited as they attend the scan and Wilson believed Aaron and David decide to put their unborn child first and "let bygones be bygones."[28] Honda assessed that the story was no longer about surrogacy and not about co-parenting, since Nicolette planned to be involved in the child's upbringing by posing as a "cool aunt".[29]
Another part of Nicolette's ready-made family is Aaron and David's foster children
After this, the aforementioned dramas with Chloe and Leo occur. Nicolette then visits Chloe and Leo to his vineyard for a picnic. She leaves them alone to find a picnic spot but trips and injures herself, leaving her unborn child in jeopardy. Chimes added that Nicolette is left terrified once again.[20] When Nicolette discovers Chloe could have cheated on her and that Aaron and David lied to her about it, she punishes them by fleeing Erinsborough. Chimes described Nicolette emotions in the scenes as "absolute fury, rage, devastation and disbelief."[24] She thinks her new family have already betrayed her and disappears.[24] Kano revealed that David blames Leo for Nicolette's disappearance and he angrily punches Leo. Honda told Ellis that David has "a huge amount of frustration" towards Leo.[32] In addition, Leo feels strongly about their choice of a "volatile surrogate" and blames them.[24] Honda told Masia that Nicolette's disappearance confirmed his characters "fears" about her. He added that David "knew he couldn't trust Nicolette - her past actions were all evidence." Honda believed that his traditionally ethical character was suddenly willing to "cross whatever line" needed to find Nicolette and get their daughter back. David's behaviour begins to upset Aaron, but Honda defended David noting that Nicolette had left him feeling "distraught" and "self-destructing".[33] Wilson believed that Nicolette "made a fool of Aaron and David" even though they knew she was "forceful but flighty".[33]
Baby swap plot
In one of Nicolette's most controversial stories, she sold someone else's baby and pretended it was her own daughter. On 22 July 2021, the Neighbours production team removed Nicolette from the series' opening titles after she absconded. To tease viewers, the character's future was not commented on by the production team who kept the story's outcome a secret.[34] Nicolette reappeared on 9 and 10 August, in scenes set in Canberra,[35] before returning to Erinsborough on 20 September.[36] She was restored to the opening titles later in the same week.[37] Chimes revealed that producers pitched the baby swap story in 2021. They needed to film the scenes set in Canberra before the Australian state borders closed due to coronavirus restrictions.[38] The scenes filmed in Canberra were filmed during a one day location shoot. They feature Paul visiting Audrey who helps him to locate Nicolette in a park.[39]
When Paul finds Nicolette, he is shocked to discover that she has already given birth and he concocts a scheme to purchase Nicolette's baby for David and Aaron.
Nicolette returns to Erinsborough with Isla to face the consequences of her scam. She reveals that she met Britney during an antenatal class and discovered she was pregnant with Leo's child. She then convinced Britney to go to Canberra with her where they gave birth. But Britney developed post-natal depression and Nicolette spotted a chance to sell her baby on.[38] Chimes thought the baby swap was a "great twist", whereas Wilson and Honda were not as keen. She reasoned that they perhaps were not impressed that Nicolette manages to victimise herself and shift blame. Chimes stated "Nicolette comes out looking very good in all of this; not the big, bad villain that everyone thinks she is."[38] Chimes believed that Paul was the real villain in the story because paying for a child "was ludicrous, it was bribery, he was completely in the wrong."[38] Chimes insisted that Nicolette always planned on returning to Erinsborough but needed time to get over Chloe's betrayal.[38] Chimes added that her character is not interested in Chloe's excuses and wants to concentrate on Isla. Nicolette wants to move on and create a new parenting agreement with David and Aaron. They are not so forgiving, Chimes described them as "bewildered, devastated and angry" with Nicolette.[38] Nicolette then reneges on her agreement to allow Aaron and David to be the primary care givers to Isla. Paul then decides to launch a legal case to gain custody of Isla for David and Aaron. This compromises his historic friendship with Jane and she attempts to convince him to drop legal proceedings.[43]
When Nicolette returned, Chimes revealed that she received a positive reaction from her fans. She added she was hopeful that general viewers would side with Nicolette and direct their anger at Paul's character.[38] Despite Chimes' earlier hopes, Nicolette's behaviour throughout the story polarised viewers. Chimes later revealed that she revelled in how upset the baby plot made viewers. She branded the story "so controversial" because it enraged fans against Nicolette. Chimes added "It was so funny reading all the stuff online about how much people hated Nicolette, but I'd much rather be talked about as a character than not at all."[5] She also felt "fortunate" to be entrusted with one of the show's main storylines for an entire year.[5] Chimes later told Metro's Patterson that initially, she found the story difficult because Nicolette was constantly arguing with Aaron and David.[9] After the story culminated, Chimes expressed that she "really loved" it and was glad that the trio finally formed a friendship.[9]
Kiri Durant and conclusion
In 2022, Neighbours writers developed a new romance story for Nicolette with a new regular character,
The story continued with Chloe convincing Kiri to think of Nicolette differently and they even become friends again.[47] Writers then introduced Asher Nesmith (Kathleen Ebbs) as the show's first non-binary character. When Asher appears, Jane informs them that Nicolette is single.[48] It was quickly developed into a "love-triangle" style story, when Nicolette and Asher begin to date. Kiri becomes jealous and responds by sleeping with Chloe despite them deciding to remain friends. Nicolette goes on a second date with Asher and they get along well, but Kiri had been warming to Nicolette's softer personality. Nicolette is left with a dilemma because she believes that she and Kiri could have had a good relationship.[49] Kiri later realises that she wants to be with Nicolette rather than Chloe. Kiri asks Nicolette to accompany her on a date to River Bend where they first met and they reconcile.[50]
Also in 2022, it was announced that Neighbours had been cancelled after its British broadcast partner
Return and recast
In 2023, Neighbours returned after
Producers reintroduced Nicolette alongside David and Aaron in a special week of flashback episodes exploring stories that occurred during a two year time lapse that occurred whilst Neighbours was off air.
In a promotional Instagram video, Monson described Nicolette as "a really interesting, juicy character which is want you want as an actor". She expressed pleasure at playing a queer character as a queer actor, as well as teasing "anarchist behaviour" from Nicolette and that "secret after secret" would be revealed.[60] Monson anticipated negative reaction to her portrayal as both a new actor and the replacement of the "well-loved" Chimes; she had made a "funny little video" with Wilson and Honda in an attempt to appeal to fans before her debut, and was pleased that the initial fan response to her was largely approving.[61]
Stalking storyline and David's death
At the beginning of 2024, Nicolette was taunted by a mystery figure, suggested to be connected to her breakup with Kiri.
In late January, Neighbours teased a storyline where Nicolette, David, Aaron, Leo and Krista embarked on a holiday, revealing that one character would die. Monson revealed that Nicolette would fear for her life when Veronica appeared at the holiday home, though the encounter becomes "almost intimate" as the characters begin to relate to each other.
Reception
Charlie Milward from the
Stephen Patterson of (Metro) heaped praise on Nicolette and her character development, from which he assessed she had "come a long way" in just two years.[9] He recalled that upon her memorable introduction, Nicolette had a "penchant for scheming and manipulation, and had something of a habit of leaving chaos in her wake."[9] He believed that writers managed to keep Nicolette on an even trajectory preventing her from being irredeemable amidst her "nefarious activity". He added that Chimes gave "stunning performances" as Nicolette was gifted an "excellently paced redemption arc."[9] Patterson believed that by the time Neighbours ended, Nicolette was a "popular" and "iconic character" who "cemented herself as a firm fan-favourite."[9] Television director Lee Salisbury branded Nicolette "fiery just like her hair, speaks before she thinks and doesn't apologise."[2] Sarah Ellis from Inside Soap assessed "there's nothing we love more than a proper, old-fashioned 'soapy' story - and they don't come much more soapy than Nicolette selling a fake baby to Paul Robinson for a million dollars!"[38] In 2022, Susannah Alexander from Digital Spy was optimistic that Nicolette's love life would improve because she believed that Kiri's personality had "potentially promising traits for an ongoing romance with Nicolette."[71] In 2024, Chloe Timms from Inside Soap praised Monson's portrayal of Nicolette, writing that she was "perfect" for the rebooted show and called her a "star" that she loves.[72]
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