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Crystal ChappellON SOAP OPERA DIGEST AND WEEKLY ONLINE Bio
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Crystal Chappell (Olivia, GL)
Born the only girl and middle child to Don and Priscilla, Crystal Chappell had a semi-nomadic lifestyle growing up. Her family moved constantly, constructing houses wherever they went (the family often slept in the abodes before they were finished and sold). Shy and overweight, Chappell has confessed that she was often an outsider growing up.
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Giving Back: GL Cast Visits The Gulf Coast
For 70 years, GUIDING LIGHT has championed helping those in need, so it was no surprise when, as part of the show's anniversary blitz, the cast and crew flew down to the Gulf Coast to spend an entire week alongside dozens of full-time volunteers from the Hands On Network to help rebuild homes ravaged by Hurricane Katrina.
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Say What? GL Stars' Memorable Quotes
GUIDING LIGHT actors have shared a lot with Digest over the years (although we haven't printed everything!). Here's a look back at a few memorable quotes.
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GL: Keeping It In the Family
GUIDING LIGHT's kissing cousins Tammy and Jonathan have quickly become one of soaps' most controversial couples, but Springfield’s residents have been keeping their romances in the family for years. Here, we profile some of the top offenders.
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Portraits Of The Ladies
We already know that you think Springfield would be a cool place to live, but who would your alter ego be if you moved into that zip code? Take our handy quiz to see the GUIDING LIGHT gal with whom you have the most in common.
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Crystal Chappell's Show
GUIDING LIGHT's Crystal Chappell (Olivia) talks about the men in her life: Daniel Cosgrove (ex-Bill), Justin Deas (Buzz) and, of course, her husband, Michael Sabatino.
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Chappell On Showing Olivia's Past
Weekly goes to the Chappell to get the scoop on the hot new story (hello, new daughter!) that stems from the painful past of GUIDING LIGHT's Olivia.
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Crystal Clear
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Crystal Chappell - Chatter Box
Didn't see your question in Weekly's Nov. 1 Chatter Box with Crystal Chappell (Olivia)? The actress answers more inquiries from fans in this online extra.
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Ladies In Red
GUIDING LIGHT bad girls are known for rocking the boat wherever they go. But who knew that they also have an affinity for the color red? Olivia carried on that tradition when she recently wore a red ditty bought by Phillip to the Beacon and — surprise! — caused many tongues to wag.
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Nice To Meet You: Alice Kremelberg
GUIDING LIGHT’s he said/she said rape plot is one of daytime’s most controversial, but newcomer Alice Kremelberg (young Olivia) is taking it all in stride. Here, the high school student dishes about kissing scenes and her relationship with grown-up Olivia, Crystal Chappell.
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Meet Michelle Ray Smith
Weekly could not fit all of our chat with GUIDING LIGHT newcomer Michelle Ray Smith (Ava) into our Nov. 22 Nice to Meet You, so here's more from that interview.
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Master Of The Boardroom
Springfield's dastardly CEO, Alan, has been controlling and manipulative ever since he arrived on the scene in 1977. Take a trip back down memory lane with our Alan timeline and see what he's been up to.
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My GL Set Visit
Soap Opera Weekly intern Rudy Robles made his first visit to the GUIDING LIGHT studio on June 29, the day of the show's 54th anniversary on television, and quickly learned that what one sees on-screen is not always what one sees behind the scenes. Here, Rudy recounts what he found most memorable about his stay in Springfield.
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(Not So) Loveable Lizzie Spaulding
Misguided and sometimes dangerous, Lizzie Spaulding has been creating trouble in Springfield practically since her birth. Here we revisit some of the most notable misdeeds of this troubled teen.
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Phillip Spaulding Timeline
Corporate executive, writer, half of Springfield's greatest supercouple: GUIDING LIGHT'S Phillip Spaulding has lead a roller coaster life.
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Alison Sweeney: Cover Girl
The trials and tribulations of Samantha Brady have mesmerized viewers since Alison Sweeney debuted on the DAYS's scene back in 1993. Over the years, the sassy spitfire has emerged into one of daytime's greatest hell raisers.
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2002 Daytime Emmy
Crystal Chappell (Olivia Spencer, GL) 1993 Soap Opera Digest Award Hottest Female Star: Crystal Chappell (Carly, DAYS) |
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