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Y&R’s Eileen Davidson Reveals Another One of Ashley’s Alters Will Emerge Soon
Eileen Davidson (Ashley Abbott) is used to playing multiple characters on daytime soap operas. After all, the two-time Daytime Emmy-winning star of The Young and the Restless, also played five characters at one in the form of Kristen DiMera/Susan Banks/Thomas Banks/Sister Mary Moira/Penelope on Days of our Lives.
However in 2024, Davidson is playing different parts of Ashley’s personalities (her alters) instead of five actual distinct people. Harkening back to Ashley’s early days, the character first displayed mental health issues in the 80s. In a recent conversation with Y&R EP and head writer, Josh Griffith, discussing Ashley’s issues helped inspire the scribe to craft a story for the popular actress.
Speaking with TV Insider on her juicy new storyline, Davidson shared that it had to be, “more subtle, especially in the beginning,” of how Ashley was actually different alters without anybody knowing. “She didn’t want to tip anybody off. As time went on, they each became more assertive.”
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According to Davidson, Ashley’s alters include: “Ms. Abbott, Ash, and another one to be revealed soon.” In balancing playing each of the variances of the alters, Eileen shared, “It takes a lot of concentration. It makes my head hurt because it’s Ashley and then sometimes mid-scene, I’m becoming the alter, so I’m starting off as one and ending up as another who’s talking to someone else in her head.”
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Coming up, Ashley’s family will stage an intervention to try to get to the root cause of what is going on with her. Davidson explains, “That is intense because it’s at a very high decibel. It’s Ms. Abbott and she’s fighting for her life and the gloves are off.”
This week on the April 1st episode, Y&R teasers share: Ashley has a rude awakening, while on the Wednesday, April 3rd episode, Ashley makes a confession to Traci (Beth Maitland).
So, are you enjoying thus far Ashley’s DID storyline? What do you think will be the name of the new alter? Share your theories via the comment section below.
I’m loving it
Eileen Davidson is a wonderful actress, love this new storyline. Colleen Zenk as Aunt Jordan is doing a terrific job playing cray cray. Loved her as Barbara Ryan on As The World Turns. I am hearing rumors that Jordan will die soon. Hopefully this is not true.
Eileen has the chips to do the story but I don’t trust JG to write it
Agreed and agreed! In the right hands, with Davidson to work with, it could be a phenomenal story. But with the current regime, not gonna happen. I end up laughing at most of it.
The writers should do more research or have a mental health professional consulting. This is not believable. If you know any real facts about DID then this is not based on reality. But hey! Sometimes our soaps do not have to be based on facts to be enjoyable.
These writers do very little research, and it shows in the end product.
Don’t know how I feel about this with Ashley. However, felt writers were doing a rather senstiive job with the young boy and his struggling parents. For me, some of the new actors have been exceptional. I am not an astute follower, but the crazy aunt and the new Newman daughter/granddaughter all stand out in their field.
Wish writers would either define Phyllis or get rid of her. For some reason I don’t mind Ashley’s past husband. (I don’t always remember the names). He carries an interesting/hidden charm.
The storylines have been far too scattered, but I watch. It was pleasing to see the Newman brothers finding some peace regarding Conner’s mental health issues. The young boy is standing out with his performances.
I have had enough of the crazy aunt. There is something very absorbing about Claire, is that her name?
Have missed your posts but for someone who doesn’t watch on a regular basis you seem to have a very good handle on the way things are going. Hey, I watch all the time and I can’t always remember the names and specifics. A lot of fans are complaining about the show but I’m enjoying the many plot-lines.Hope to hear from you more often.
Hey, Tani—it’s been a while—Agreed about Phyllis. It seems TPTB don’t know where to put her or what to do with her. I love Michelle—my favorite, in fact. So, I don’t like the “scatter” either—Everything you write is en pointe, as usual. Later, I hope❤️
Perhaps, Ashley’s multiple personalities stem from a deep-rooted resentment she harbors for all Abbotts—John was not her biological father—- especially, Billy , who is not her bio brother, either.
Hi Celia
You could be right but growing up, she didn’t know that John was not her birth father ,she didn’t find that out until she was a lot older. They had the old hag Mamie playing mama to them after Dina left herself and Jack. Billy had his own mother Jill always scheming to get John back after they divorced. She’s had other mental problems over the years, see if your Granddma remembers any of that stuff.
Yeah—that makes sense. Ashley didn’t have much of a mother, either—-Dina was always like a ghost. And, you’re right about Mamie and Jill—one exception; Mamie really gets on my nerves like no other. I don’t get the hauteur. She acts like a Prima Donna—roll out the red carpet, everyone!!
Celia, that’s exactly how I feel about Mamie. Here, she’s a housekeeper all these years and finally Jill pays her a million dollars to get rid of her and now she’s back with a vengeance, making everyone’s lives hell trying to take their company away from them and don’t even get me started on those pipe curls.
I wish I could ask Eileen what has been the hardest to play, Ashley with her Alters or Kristen DeMera, Susan Banks plus her brother and sister on DOOL.
Days Of Our Lives
Deidre Hall to Guest Star on Season 3 of Comedy Series ‘Hacks’
Days of our Lives star Deidre Hall (Marlena) is set to play a version of herself on third season of Hacks. Look for Hall this month in an episode titled “The Deborah Vance Christmas Spectacular,” to air on May 23 on Max.
Not only will Hall appear in the episode, but so too, will Back to the Future and Taxi star, Christopher Lloyd.
According to EW.com, Deidre will play “a fictional version of herself, who just so happens to be the mom of Paul W. Downs’ Jimmy.”
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Hacks co-creator and Downs’ wife, Lucia Aniello shared on Hall’s casting, “It made sense to us that Jimmy’s late father, a big-time manager, would have been married to an actress. When the idea for Deidre Hall came up, it just felt right.”
As for Lloyd, he will portray, reclusive writer Larry Arbuckle, who is to have had a rather famous grandfather. In the episode, Hall and Lloyd’s character intersect, which leads to onscreen sparks.
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“We had written some things that were flirty, but the chemistry was palpable,” says co-creator and series star, Downs shared. Hacks stars Jean Smart as comedy legend Deborah Vance.
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Season 3 of Hacks debuts on Thursday night May 2nd on Max 9 pm ET/6 pm PT.
So, will you be watching Deidre Hall guest starring on Hacks? Comment below.
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Lane Davies Joins the Cast of General Hospital Setting up a ‘Santa Barbara’ Reunion with Nancy Lee Grahn
Some very intriguing casting news out of General Hospital. The ABC daytime drama has cast former Santa Barbara favorite, Lane Davies (ex-Mason Capwell), in the role of Fergus Byrne, an attorney who crosses paths with Alexis Davis (Nancy Lee Grahn).
According to TV Insider, Davies will make debut the week of May 22nd. As soap fans know, together with the aforementioned Grahn, they created the Santa Barbara supercouple of Mason and Julia Wainwright. Davies portrayed Mason Capwell family from 1984 through 1989.
Interestingly enough, this isn’t the first time in Port Charles for Lane. From 2002-2004 he played Dr. Cameron Lewis and also shared on-screen story with Grahn. At that time Davies, played Xander Smith’s father.
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GH fans are wondering about the last name of Davies new character, “Bryne”. If you recall, Alexis got herself involved with therapist Dr. Neil Bryne, who died when Harmony broke into Alexis‘ house and killed Neil by injecting him with opioids.
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Taking to her Instagram, Grahn shared her excitement at the upcoming on-screen reunion with Davies, “It never gets old. We do 😂…. but it doesn’t 😍. Lookin’ forward to another romp.”
So, what do you think about Lane Davies returning to GH to play an attorney in Alexis’ orbit? Share your thoughts via the comment section below.
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One Life to Live Alum Jonathan Groff Receives 2024 Tony Award Nomination for Leading Actor in a Musical
Nominations were announced on Tuesday for the 77th annual Tony Awards by previous winners, Renée Elise Goldsberry (ex-Evangeline Williamson, One Life to Live) and Jesse Tyler Ferguson.
When the dust settled it was Stereophonic (which is loosely based on the story of Fleetwood Mac) and Hell’s Kitchen (Alicia Keys musical) that both scored 13 Tony nominations to lead the pack.
However, Stephen Sondheim’s Merrily We Roll Along made quite the comeback and is nominated for several awards including Best Revival of a Musical and for one of its stars, Jonathan Groff (ex-Henry Mackler, One Life to Live).
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Groff is nominated for Best Performance by a Leading Actor in a Musical and will go up against Brody Grant — The Outsiders, Dorian Harewood —The Notebook, Brian d’Arcy James — Days of Wine and Roses and Eddie Redmayne — Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club.
In addition to his previous Tony nod for his role in Hamilton, Jonathan was nominated for a Lead Actor in a Musical for his role as Melchior Gabor in the original production of Spring Awakening.
Jonathan co-stars in the revival of Merrily We Roll Along “Harry Potter” star Daniel Radcliffe and previous Tony winner Lindsay Mendez.
Back in 2019, Groff visited Live with Kelly and Ryan and discussed his debut on One Life while working at night on Broadway in Spring Awakening.
He shared on his experience on the soap, “I do remember my first day because I was doing Spring Awakening on Broadway at the time, and One Life to Live was my first time ever being on TV. So I got this offer, and I was like, ‘Yes, I would love to be in a soap opera,’ and we finished Spring Awakening at 11:00 p.m. and I woke up the next morning at 4:0 a.m. to walk uptown to go to do One Life to Live, and I called my agent and left a message, and I said ‘You have to get me out of this, I can’t wake up at 4 o’clock in the morning!'” You can watch the clip below.
The 77th annual Tony Awards will air live on CBS and stream on Paramount+ on Sunday, June 16, with Tony and Oscar winner Ariana DeBose returning to host for the third time.
So, rooting for Jonathan to take home his long-awaited Tony Award after several decades in the theater? Do you remember him as part of teen scene on OLTL? Comment below.
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