Cherry did hit Sheridan - for a scene: Housewives insider

Nicolette Sheridan was slapped by producer Marc Cherry as he showed her how to stage a scene, according to a 'Desperate Housewives' insider.

The actress – who has filed a lawsuit against the ‘Desperate Housewives’ creator, alleging he hit her and that she was sacked from the show after she complained – has had her allegations corroborated by an unnamed member of the cast, though the insider insists the incident “didn’t merit” legal action.