The Clueless star has joined the cast of HR after television bosses spent a year searching for the right actress for the part, reported Deadline.
The 36-year-old will play a human resources director whose approach to life changes after she suffers a head injury.
Production is now set to start on the Lifetime show.
Mum-of-one Alicia is no stranger to the small screen, following roles in programmes such as Miss Match and Suburgatory.
Pop star Katy Perry has revealed that Russell Brand told her he was divorcing her in a text message.
Already mum to a toddler, Pamela Flood has said becoming an older mum is back in fashion.
THE singer is reportedly considering entering rehab following a near break-down over her failed relationship to the rapper.
Former Coronation Street star Helen Flanagan, pictured, is recovering after a break-in at her home which left her "very shaken" but unharmed.
Already mum to a toddler, Pamela Flood has said becoming an older mum is back in fashion.
TEEN popstar Justin Bieber has allegedly struck a photographer with his car in Hollywood. However, police say it was an accident and the injuries aren't life-threatening.
Forget the racing, as usual, it's all about the fashion - the Irish designer is once again the most in-demand man in millinery.
Former Coronation Street star Helen Flanagan, pictured, is recovering after a break-in at her home which left her "very shaken" but unharmed.
Terminator 2 star Edward Furlong has been charged with assault after a May 21 incident in which his girlfriend called police and reported he attacked her.
Former Coronation Street star Helen Flanagan is recovering after a break-in at her home which left her "very shaken" but unharmed.
Liz McClarnon has said she feels angry that her stalker ruined her life for so long, but got through it with the help of her mum.
Los Angeles police have confirmed Justin Bieber struck a pedestrian with his car in Hollywood.
Kanye West has roped in Kourtney Kardashian's partner Scott Disick to help promote his new album Yeezus.
Britney Spears' sons are to star in the video for her new single Ooh La La, which features on the soundtrack for the Smurfs 2 movie.
Emeli Sande, Rizzle Kicks and Labrinth are among the stars who will perform at a concert in memory of murdered teenager Stephen Lawrence, 20 years after he was stabbed to death.
Jordan "Rizzle" Stephens, one half of Rizzle Kicks, has spoken about his hopes for an end to racism.
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