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Rebecca Budig

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Rebecca Budig (Greenlee, AMC)

The youngest in a family of eight children, Rebecca Budig joined AMC in 1999 after a stint as good girl Michelle Bauer on GL. MORE

Features

Features Featuring Greenlee/Rebecca

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Be afraid, citizens of AMC, be very afraid! Vincent Irizarry's David Hayward is just a few months away from returning to wreak the kind of havoc that only he can. To help you prep for his comeback, here's a refresher course in the relationships between Dr. H. and the women (and men) of Pine Valley. MORE

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AMC's Sleeping Beauties

With Kendall entering her second coma in only two years, what better time than now to take a look at ALL MY CHILDREN's coma history? MORE

— JPI

SLIDESHOW: Stars Out and About

Check out pics of daytime stars at various events over the last couple weeks. MORE

— STEVEN BERGMAN

Peer In Review

When Digest sat down to interview Walt Willey (Jack) on the occasion of his 20th anniversary on AMC, he shared memories of many of the colleagues past and present who've shaped his Pine Valley experience. MORE

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Wasted Youth

GL has had its fair share of rebellious, troubled youngsters known for wreaking havoc and raising hell in the streets of Springfield. With the return of Harley's bratty, rebel-rousing daughter, Daisy, this month, Digest takes a look back at the bad reputations and dastardly deeds of GL's other young terrors. MORE

— Sue Coflin

Starry Afternoon

On August 21, the stars of Pine Valley came out to mingle with fans at the ALL MY CHILDREN Fan Club Luncheon in New York City. Digest was on the scene before the main event in the VIP Lounge. Here's your all-access pass! MORE

The Big 3-0

Soap Opera Digest is turning 30!
In celebration of the milestone, here are some of our memorable covers from days past. See how things have changed — and stayed the same. Check back every day for another stroll down memory lane. MORE

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On The Town With AMC

Come along as Weekly attends not one, but two, AMC parties — one for Enchantment the fragrance and one to celebrate Susan Lucci's star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. MORE

Features About Greenlee

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Greenlee's Loves

Greenlee Smythe du Pres (Rebecca Budig), one of ALL MY CHILDREN's favorite heroines, has had a somewhat rocky road in romance (haven't they all?). Here are the gents who have captured her attention. MORE

Features With Rebecca

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New York Times Honors ALL MY CHILDREN

This weekend, The New York Times will hold its ninth annual Arts and Leisure Weekend at the TimesCenter in New York. The four-day event (Jan. 7 to 10) spotlights the arts, as Times journalists interview celebrated guests, including a panel celebrating the 40th anniversary of ALL MY CHILDREN. MORE

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Rebecca Budig: Animal Lover

After a photo shoot for www.zootoo.com, ALL MY CHILDREN's Rebecca Budig (Greenlee) told Weekly all about her passion for ZooToo's Adoption is the Option campaign. MORE

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Bridal Gallery

Reel brides get married in grand style, so no wonder real brides like to take a cue from their dresses and 'dos. Here's a look at some wedding belles fans have asked to see again. Check back regularly for updates! MORE

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AMC’s David: The Doctor Is Out

David Hayward, the doctor everyone loved to hate on ALL MY CHILDREN, left Pine Valley this week. But don’t worry, in true David fashion, he caused his fair share of trouble on his way out. Take a stroll down memory lane to see what we mean. MORE

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That Girl

Though she's older and wiser, it's evident that Rebecca Budig (Greenlee, ALL MY CHILDREN) remains her exuberant and irrepressible self. MORE

Features Mentioning Greenlee/Rebecca

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Drown And Out

Greenlee is just the latest Pine Valley-ite to meet their maker in a watery fashion. In honor of her recent demise, we take a look back at 12 other AMC citizens who've drowned or almost drowned. MORE

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Their Cheatin' Hearts

When Ryan and Kendall hit the sheets this week, it won't be their first foray into the unseemly world of infidelity, either by sleeping with someone while they were married or by canoodling with someone who was. Here's a recap of their previous infractions. MORE

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New York State Of Mind

With AMC moving production to L.A. in January, its New York location shoots will soon be a thing of the past. Here's a look back at some of AMC's bites out of the Big Apple (and slightly beyond). MORE

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Scribal Counsel

In just a few short weeks, the material of new AMC Head Writer Charles Pratt, Jr. will begin airing. He spoke to Digest about taking on the gig and what fans can expect. MORE

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Daddy Issues

ALL MY CHILDREN's Amanda is in a bind, pregnant but unsure whether the father is David or JR. But if it's any consolation, she's far from the first Pine Valley lass to find herself in a paternity pickle. Here are 9 other sagas (one for each month of pregnancy!) involving some serious daddy issues. MORE

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Wedding Day Disasters

The double wedding of Ryan and Greenlee and Reese and Bianca is poised to join the ranks of Pine Valley weddings gone awry. Here are 10 other ceremonies that didn’t quite go off without a hitch. MORE

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SLIDESHOW: Dimpled Darlings Of Daytime

We had so much fun coming up with the top dimpled faces (past and present) on daytime. Nothing like a defined dimple to make one smile, and frankly, slightly envious. See if you agree and by the way — HAPPY NEW YEAR ALL! MORE

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2006 Emmy Night

During the commercial breaks, they showed funny clips made just for the audience. The funniest, by far, was Bryan R. Dattilo's (Lucas, DAYS). MORE

Soap Songs Archive

Soap Opera Digest's "Sing Along" column has been around for a decade, and we still get dozens of letters and e-mails with requests every week. Now, for the first time ever, we're giving you a chance to take a peek into our archives MORE

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AMC’s Eden Riegel Says Good-Bye

On February 24th, Eden Riegel puts in her last appearance on AMC after four and a half years as Bianca Montgomery. Shortly before taping her final scenes, the actress shared some heartfelt thoughts about just a few of the Pine Valley players who touched her life. MORE

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Parting Words

ALL MY CHILDREN's Elizabeth Hendrickson (Maggie) pays her final respects to Pine Valley. MORE

— Soap Opera Digest & Weekly Online

AMC's Sexiest Man Contest

Weekly editor Joe Diliberto was on the scene — with hundreds of handsome hopefuls — for the New York City leg of AMC's Search For The Sexiest Man in America. Check out his behind-the-scenes account of the evening. MORE

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Behind the Scenes at the St. Jude's Benefit

Bummed that you couldn't be at the biggest soap party of the year? Don't worry — Soap Opera Weekly has highlights and photos from the Ninth Annual Daytime Television Salutes St. Jude Children's Research Hospital benefit. MORE

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Where To Go, What To Do in NYC

Check out these soap-connected NYC locales! MORE

— E.J. Carr

A Q&A with Mark Pinter (Brad, GL)

Familiar soap face Mark Pinter (ex-Roger, AMC; ex-Grant, AW; ex-Brian, ATWT; ex-Tom, LOVE OF LIFE) has returned to GL — but not as Mark Evans, the character he played from 1981-83. Digest chatted with the actor before his first day at GL about his latest role. MORE

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Catching Up With Josh Duhamel

Pine Valley just hasn't been the same since Josh Duhamel (ex-Leo) left AMC to give Hollywood a shot. The Emmy-winning actor didn't have to wait long for his big break. MORE

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AMC's de Vry On The Blackout Of 2003

The night the lights went out in New York, William de Vry (Michael) barely missed getting trapped in an elevator and ended up passing the time with a couple of co-stars instead. MORE