Melinda Clarke: 'Vampire Diaries' Stint This March!

Melinda Clarke is about to vamp it up on the CW’s Vampire Diaries!

The 40-year-old actress, best known for her role on The O.C. as gold-digging prima donna Julie Cooper, will begin a stint of at least three episodes starting this March.

Melinda will play Kelly Donovan, Matt’s hard-drinking and irresponsible mom, according to EW.

Vampire Diaries will be back with all-new episodes on Thursday, January 21!