Nicki Lynn Aycox (May 26, 1975 – November 16, 2022) was an American actress and musician, known for her roles in Supernatural, Cold Case, Jeepers Creepers 2, Perfect Stranger and The X-Files: I Want to Believe. She released her debut EP, Red Velvet Room, in 2015.
Early life Aycox was born in Hennessey, Oklahoma. As a child, Aycox enjoyed singing and playing the piano.
Career Aycox's early acting appearances included 3rd Rock from the Sun, USA High, Boy Meets World, The X-Files and a recurring role in Providence.
In 2003, Aycox played Minxie Hayes, a psychic cheerleader, in Jeepers Creepers 2. It was the sequel to the 2001 horror film Jeepers Creepers. From July to October 2005, Aycox portrayed Private Brenda "Mrs. B" Mitchell on Over There. The series followed a unit of the United States Army's 3rd Infantry Division on its first tour of duty in occupied Iraq and chronicled the war's effects on the soldiers' families in the United States.
In 2006, Aycox guest starred in Criminal Minds as Amber Canardo, a sociopathic serial killer, in the episode "The Perfect Storm". That same year, she portrayed Meg Masters, a recurring antagonist, in the first season of the WB (now CW) series Supernatural. Executive producer Kim Manners had previously worked with Aycox in an episode of Over There that he directed, and hand-selected her for the role of Meg."Masters of the Universe", p.20
In 2007, Aycox appeared in the thriller film Perfect Stranger, alongside Halle Berry and Bruce Willis, as a woman trying to blackmail a wealthy advertising executive. The following year, Aycox was in The X-Files: I Want to Believe, the second feature film installment of The X-Files franchise. Filming began in December 2007 and finished on March 11, 2008. In the same year, Aycox starred in Joy Ride 2: Dead Ahead, the sequel to 2001's Joy Ride.
In July 2009, Aycox began to portray the character Jaimie Allen (an undercover LAPD police officer) in the TNT action/drama series Dark Blue.About Dark Blue () on TNT's website It ended its run-on September 15, 2010.Official website () at TNT Her final acting role was in the 2014 film Dead on Campus.
In 2015, Aycox released her debut EP, Red Velvet Room, which contained five songs of her own original music.
Personal life and death In a March 2021 Instagram post, Aycox revealed that she had been diagnosed with leukemia. She died from the disease on November 16, 2022, at the age of 47, while receiving treatment at City of Hope National Medical Center in Duarte, California.
Tributes were paid by Supernatural creator Eric Kripke, and by actors on the show, including Jim Beaver, Mark Pellegrino, Rachel Miner and Richard Speight Jr.
A tribute to Aycox and other late cast and crew of The X-Files was made in the end credits of the 2026 director's cut The X-Files: I Want to Believe – Vrach Frankenshteyn.
Aycox was married to Matt Raab.
Filmography Film Year Title Role Notes1997Defying GravityGretchen1999The DogwalkerSusan2000Crime and Punishment in SuburbiaCecil2001Rave MacbethLidia2002Slap Her... She's FrenchTanner Jennings2003Jeepers Creepers 2Minxie Hayes2004Dead BirdsAnnabelle2007Perfect StrangerGrace 2008 The X-Files: I Want to Believe Cheryl Cunningham 2008 Joy Ride 2: Dead Ahead Melissa Scott Direct to video2008AnimalsNora2009Tom CoolBridget2010ChristinaChristina Vogel2010LiftedLisa Matthews2011Ticking ClockPollyDirect to video2013Lexi2013Maggie Jordan 2026 The X-Files: I Want to Believe – Vrach Frankenshteyn Cheryl Cunningham Posthumous release; final film role, dedicated in memory
Television Year Title Role Notes1996Weird ScienceTammyEpisode: "Community Property"1997L.A. HeatBetty JoeEpisode: "Rage"19973rd Rock from the SunAlysonEpisode: "I Brake for Dick"1997USA HighKatherine Hanley2 episodes1997Boy Meets WorldJenniferEpisode: "Fraternity Row"1998Significant OthersBrittany2 episodes1999ProvidenceLily GallagherRecurring role (7 episodes)1999Cruel JusticeAmy MetcalfTelevision film1999Ally McBealKim PuckettEpisode: "Seeing Green"1999Chastity RainesEpisode: "Rush"2000Opposite SexJoelyEpisode: "The Homosexual Episode"2001Dark AngelSylEpisode: "... and Jesus Brought a Casserole"2001CSI: Crime Scene InvestigationEllie BrassEpisode: "Ellie"2002Family LawPatty MichelEpisode: "Children of a Lesser Dad"2002RickiEpisode: "Sanctuary"2002–2004EdStella VesseyRecurring role (6 episodes)2003MomentumTristen GeigerTelevision film2004Las VegasTammi CampbellEpisode: "You Can't Take It with You"2004LAXChristineEpisode: "Secret Santa"2004–2010Cold CaseChristina RushRecurring role (12 episodes)2005LAXChristineEpisodes: "Cease & Assist," "Mixed Signals"2005Over TherePvt. Brenda "Mrs. B." MitchellMain role (11 episodes)2006Criminal MindsAmber CanardoEpisode: "The Perfect Storm"2006; 2008SupernaturalMeg Masters Recurring role (season 1) Guest role (season 4); 5 episodes2007John from CincinnatiJaneEpisode: "His Visit: Day Six"2008Law & OrderKate WestwoodEpisode: "Bogeyman"2008CSI: MiamiMolly RestonEpisode: "The DeLuca Motel"2009–2010Dark BlueJamie AllenMain role (20 episodes)2011Beyond the BlackboardCandyTelevision film2012BlackBoxTVStilettoEpisode: "AEZP: Execution Style"2013Profile for MurderJackieTelevision film2013LongmireHelenEpisode: "Unquiet Mind"2013DianeEpisode: "Happy Trails"2014Dead on CampusDanielle WilliamsTelevision film; Final television role
Discography
Extended plays
Red Velvet Room (2015)
References
External links
Interview for Jeepers Creepers 2