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Kristen Alderson (Starr, OLTL)

Sixteen-year-old Kristen Alderson was born, and continues to be raised, in Pennsylvania. The oldest child of Kathy and Rich Alderson, she was barely out of diapers when she got the acting bug. MORE

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Features Featuring Starr

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When the Pussycat Dolls Purred in Llanview

Whenever there's a musical production featuring a guest artist on ONE LIFE TO LIVE, I usually get an invite. As a result, my knowledge of contemporary music has quadrupled. MORE

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Behind the Scenes at OLTL's "Go Red" Ball

There's a basic mathematical equation when it comes to taping daytime scenes: The more actors are involved, the longer it takes. So when I learned that over 30 ONE LIFE TO LIVE contract players would be participating in the "Go Red" Ball (which begins airing the week of Feb. 11), I knew they were in for a long night — or several of them. I visited the set on Jan. 11 to see the ball first-hand and get the scoop on the fabulous gowns. MORE

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A Valentine From Llanview

It's not that far of a stretch to envision ONE LIFE TO LIVE's Todd as a ruthless medieval monarch. Or Jessica as an angelic yet passionate 19th century heroine. Or Natalie as a feisty girl explorer. Is it? OLTL didn't think so. MORE

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OLTL: Let's Put On a Show

OLTL's show-within-a-show, Prom Night: The Musical, begins airing June 15. Consequently, the teen actors — Kristen Alderson (Starr), Brittany Underwood (Langston), Portia Reiners (Brittany), Brandon Buddy (Cole) and Jason Tam (Makko) — are busy learning songs and rehearsing production numbers. MORE

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OLTL's Prom Night: The Musical

It was quite a warm and fuzzy family affair on June 8, when the press (including me!) was invited to the ONE LIFE TO LIVE studio to screen several numbers from the soap's much-hyped production, Prom Night: The Musical. MORE

— Sue Coflin

Soap Songbirds

Promo Teaser: They certainly are a tuneful bunch in Llanview. Nearly everyone on the OLTL roster has some kind of musical talent, and many were showcased on the One Life, Many Voices CD to help raise money for hurricane relief. Here's a rundown of OLTL's multiple musical masters. MORE

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Which Cramer Woman Are You?

Are you dazzling and devious like ONE LIFE TO LIVE’s Dorian? Brash like Blair? As sassy and savvy as Starr? Find out with this quickie quiz. MORE

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Who Am I?

Think you're familiar with everyone on ONE LIFE TO LIVE? Here's your chance to find out how well you know the citizens of Llanview. These eight characters describe themselves, but don't give their names. See how many you can identify. MORE

Features About Kristen/Starr

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Rising Starr

Warning. ONE LIFE TO LIVE fans are going to feel pretty old as they go through this photo album dedicated to the precious and precocious Starr Manning, as played for ten years by Kristen Alderson. MORE

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A Guide to OLTL's Cramers

Mitch may be behind bars on ONE LIFE TO LIVE, but that doesn't mean the Cramer women are out of harm's way. This week, Dorian and Co. will receive devastating news about one of their own. In case you need a refresher — and want to take a guess at whose life is in danger — here's a who's who of the feisty Cramer family. MORE

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ONE LIFE In Real Life

Pregnant at 16, Indianapolis native Ashley Wilkens found a loving family to adopt her baby, despite her own family's reservations. ONE LIFE TO LIVE's Starr is now seeking to do the same thing. On August 20, 18-year-old Wilkens will make her acting debut, playing an assistant at Starr's obstetrician's office. MORE

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Starr Study

Ever since she was little, OLTL's Starr has made a big impression, and in her short life, she's managed to pull off some pretty memorable schemes. Now a teenager, it looks as if Starr may follow in the footsteps of her parents, Todd and Blair. Test your knowledge of Llanview's littlest bad girl. MORE

Features With Kristen/Starr

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Kristen Alderson: Big Girl in the Big City

Kristen Alderson has played ONE LIFE TO LIVE's Starr Manning since she was 7 years old, and until last year commuted from her home in Pennsylvania to the studio in Manhattan. However, Alderson recently enrolled in a New York City high school for students in the performing arts. MORE

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OLTL: Good Grief

The ONE LIFE TO LIVE teens are in turmoil when Cole and Langston are forced to go to grief counseling and Starr (whose parents are alive) is left behind. Brandon Buddy (Cole), Brittany Underwood (Langston) and Kristen Alderson (Starr) examine the grieving process. MORE

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Broadway Babies

On February 6, the stars of ABC Daytime came out at night for a very special cause: a fund-raising musical revue to benefit Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS. Couldn't make it to the legendary New Amsterdam Theatre? Here's the scoop on what you missed. MORE

Features Mentioning Kristen/Starr

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Welcome Back, Scott Clifton!

After charming audiences as GENERAL HOSPITAL's Dillon Quartermaine from 2003-07, Scott Clifton took a year off from acting. But last week, he returned to ABC Daytime in a different role: Schuyler Joplin on ONE LIFE TO LIVE. In the January 13 issue of Soap Opera Digest, Clifton says he'd welcome a chance to revisit Dillon someday, but for now, he's loving his new home in Llanview. MORE

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ABC Tackles Teen Pregnancy

ONE LIFE TO LIVE's Jessica, GENERAL HOSPITAL's Lulu and, recently, OLTL's Starr all got pregnant in their teens. For these stories, ABC Daytime worked closely with the National Campaign to Prevent Teen and Unplanned Pregnancy in Washington, D.C. MORE

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Never Trev

In my three years as a Digest editor covering ONE LIFE TO LIVE, I have never had the pleasure of interviewing Trevor St. John (Todd). But whenever I ask newcomers who they'd most like to work with, the answer is a resounding St. John. From his knack for improv to his comedic timing, he is often praised by co-stars new and old. Here, Trev, is what they're staying about you. MORE

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SLIDESHOW: Kid Stuff

It's not easy being a soap casting director. In addition to finding people who can act, it's a nice bonus if they look like the TV parent. Here are some recent mother and daughter pairings who we think could be related. What do you think? MORE

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SLIDESHOW: Kissing And Telling — Or Not

There's nothing more delightful than a kiss you didn't see coming. A relationship that came out of nowhere. Or an unlikely coupling. That's what makes soaps soapy. MORE

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On Remote

ONE LIFE TO LIVE's Bess hits the road this week, and it's not the first time Jessica has skipped town. In fact, several Llanview ladies have left their troubles behind by finding new drama (and love, of course) in a new town. MORE

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Top 10 Things OLTL's Langston Needs To Know About Being a Cramer Woman

ONE LIFE TO LIVE's Dorian is in the process of becoming Langston Wilde's foster mother. Here's a heads up for the teen who's in for the ride of her life when she becomes a Cramer. Take note.... MORE

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OLTL for Katrina Relief

Recently, Weekly had a chance to talk to just a few of the ONE LIFE TO LIVE voices that appear on One Life, Many Voices, including project organizer and producer Robin Strasser (Dorian). MORE

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Unmasked!

Forget Halloween. In Llanview, wearing costumes is a year-round deal. Here are some of OLTL's memorable "dress-up" moments. MORE

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Perfect 10

We Take A Look Back At Kassie DePaiva's Decade As OLTL's Blair. MORE

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Todd Time

Newspaperman, action hero, rapist, devoted father...OLTL's complex Todd Manning has been confusing the people of Llanview for over a decade. Here's a look at the many crimes and misdemeanors — and occasional good deeds — of this troubled man. MORE

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Teen Dreams

Ah, young love. When you're still a kid, it's easy to think that romance is all you need to get by in the world. Here, in honor of all those children who have returned to school, we revisit some of ONE LIFE TO LIVE's teen couples — and the bumps in the road that made them realize that love doesn't always last forever. MORE