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Return To Eden

— By Mara Levinsky

Eden Riegel
AMC's Bianca (Eden Riegel)
— Jennifer Graylock/JPI

Eden Riegel is back on AMC (again) as Bianca! She opened up to Digest about married life, her other projects, and life back in the Valley.

On Bobbie Eakes's (Krystal) Waterworks During Babe's Death: "Bobbie Eakes is the Julia Barr [ex-Brooke] of ALL MY CHILDREN.... if Julia Barr weren't the Julia Barr of ALL MY CHILDREN."

On Her Web Series, IMAGINARY BITCHES: "We're up to almost six million views. It's amazing. What matters most is that people like it. It means the world to me. Thorsten [Kaye, Zach] watched it and was really supportive and was telling other people to watch it; that means the world to me. It was a labor of love, something we made on our own with our pals. It's very personal and it means so much that people think it's funny and interesting. [Her husband/the show's author] Andrew [Miller] created a really fascinating world; it's funny, edgy, provocative, but it's also got a heart and people connect to it. Everybody's felt lonely in their life, felt like different parts of their personality were at war with each other. It's relatable. We did it all for free the first time and called in lots of favors. Next time [we produce episodes], we'd love to be able to pay everybody. It's important to us because their time is valuable. I think everyone loves it so much that they'd keep doing it for free, but we're really hoping to make a go of it. It's a real possibility.

On The Similiarities Between Bianca And Imaginary Bitches's Alter Ego, Eden: "They both have big hearts and sometimes let themselves get walked all over, but IMAGINARY BITCHES Eden is a lot more raunchy and very bitchy. I don't think Bianca is a saint. I think she's a whole person. She strives to be good and to see the goodness in the people around her, but I don't think of her as a goody two-shoes."

Eden Riegel Tamara Braun
Bianca and Reese (Tamara Braun)
— Keysha McGrady/ABC

On Bianca's New Love, Reese: "I love working with Tamara [Braun, Reese] so much. The story is intriguing; she didn't tell her mother or her sister that she was in love with a woman, so much so that they had decided to have a child together, which as far as I'm concerned is a bigger commitment than marriage, a decision that needs to be taken even more seriously than getting married. Tamara and I had tried to get together and get to know each other and get used to each other and go over our characters' history, but they were running so early the day we taped our first scenes, they changed our call time to hours earlier and we didn't have time to rehearse, so it was literally like, 'Hi, I'm Eden,' 'Hi, I'm Tamara,' and then it was time to be in love with each other. But we just had an instant connection."

On Her Upcoming Movie, The Year One: "I had done American Pie and some indie movies, but it was my first, giant-budget, Jack Black movie! It was pretty incredible. Every amazing comedy guy that you could think of was in the movie and it was directed by Harold Ramis, who's like a comedy god. I was surprised that we didn't have to bend down and worship him. I was in Shreveport, LA, which is not a big city, but there are casinos, so you could get in trouble, if you're looking for that! I'm the worst gambler because I'm so risk-averse. I would be like, 'Uh, I'll put $2 on red!' And I'm not a big drinker, either. But I did go to the all-you-can-eat buffets [laughs]!"

On Being Back In New York: "I love New York and I really missed it. I don't know if I could be in New York not working, but it's great to be in New York working. L.A. is a great city to be unemployed in, because everyone else seems to be unemployed! Even the people I know in L.A. who are working actors are off more than they're on. It's just the way the business works. So, you wake up, you go to the gym, you go to lunch, you grab a yoga class, you get a facial.... It's very easy to be lazy. Being here ... there's so much energy and focus that's required, so much going on, and when you get home, you just want to lock the door and cuddle with your doggy and your husband, whereas in L.A., because you are alone in your home, and on the streets, and you are alone in the car, you crave [socializing]. So I'm a much more social person in L.A, and entertain a ton and all that stuff. You kind of need to. It's essential."

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Reader Comments 
Posted Thu Nov 6, 2008, 1:42 PM — By Julia S.

Welcome back Bianca! Her scenes with Reese have been hot so far..already making out! Right On! BTW..is it me or does Tad and Taylor have more chemistry than Jake and Taylor. Dont think the Writers will go that way, but that would be interesting!

Posted Thu Nov 6, 2008, 10:53 PM — By PhyllisShnell

No, it's not just you. LOL I feel that Taylor and Tad have more chemistry as well. It would be interesting.

Posted Sat Nov 8, 2008, 10:21 PM — By lisa

These two make a beautiful sensual couple. Finally the kind of love Bianca needs. I adore them together. :D

Posted Mon Nov17, 2008, 3:48 PM — By IRMA

i love this couple... amazing together. tamara braun is so beautiful, makes me wish she was gay in real life. that's just me =) great work and i hope amc really explores this storyline to its fullest. it has been amazing to watch so far. to quote lisa ' beautiful sensual couple'

Posted Sat Jan 3, 2009, 8:54 PM — By Patty

I just read that Eden Riegel will be leaving the show in Feb. She will be miss alot, she reminds me so much of my daughter who is the same age and they sorta look alike. Take care Eden until next time on AMC And Congrat. on your marriage, May God bless you two with happiness and love through the path of life that you two will walk. Patty

Posted Sun Feb 1, 2009, 9:01 PM — By kathy lynn

Please say it is not true that Eden is leaving All My Children. I really love the story line between Bianca and Rees. Their story gives me hope that one day same sex couples will not be an issue. Tamara Braun and Eden Riegel have an amazing chemistry in which I truly believe that they are a couple in love encountering problems like everyone else. There was a period in which I stopped watching All My Children due to bad story lines. However, when I learned that Bianca was returning with a love interest I could not wait and have not stopped watching since her return. Now that she is leaving I will stop watching again. I only hope that Bianca and Reese will say their I dos and give their fans a happy ending. I heard that Tamara Braun has extended her stay. It will not be the same without Bianca. These two have the makings of a super couple. If the show is looking to eliminate characters how about Taylor, Brock or JR? Eden if you are reading this please re-consider your decision to leave.

Posted Sat Mar 7, 2009, 1:34 AM — By susie

Are Jake and Taylor married in real life?

Posted Thu Oct 1, 2009, 7:50 AM — By Patricia

Eden now that AMC is relocating to California will you appear on All My Children? I know you made camero appearance in the past,will you come back.I know with relocating and some actors aren't coming with AMC they probably will need your help.I know you said one time that you will always make camero appearance.I think they will want you to do that to get the rating back up..When you're on the show the rating do go up.PLEASE EDEN COME BACK TO AMC


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