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Susan Lucci (Erica, AMC)

Susan Lucci created the role of the sexy, sassy and savvy Erica Kane on ALL MY CHILDREN in 1970. Since her debut, Lucci has had an award-winning career that has earned her international renown and a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, with success in both daytime and prime time. MORE

Interviews

Interviews Mentioning Susan

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Baby Talk With Liza Huber

Forget Santa! This past Christmas, Liza Huber's (Gwen, PASSIONS) best gift came from the stork. Weekly caught up with the beaming new mom just weeks after the Dec. 23 birth of her first child, Royce. MORE

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Liza Huber: Baby Days

"That was a big secret to keep for a very long time!" PASSIONS' Liza Huber (Gwen) says of the news that she and hubby Alex are expecting a baby come New Year's. MORE

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PASSIONS's Bride To Be

We caught up with the newly engaged Liza Huber (Gwen, PASSIONS) to get details on how fiancé Alex Hesterberg popped the question. MORE

Features

Features Featuring Susan/Erica

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Reporter's Notebook

There wasn't a dull moment at the 11th Annual ABC SUPER SOAP WEEKEND, held at Disney-MGM Studios at Walt Disney World in Orlando, FL. Throughout the event, the actors were subjected to press conferences, where members of the mainstream and soap media grilled the stars on hard-hitting topics. MORE

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The Doctor Is In!

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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Child Endangerment

Zach and Kendall are worried sick over their little one, Ian (born dangerously premature) — but they're just the latest in a long line of Pine Valley parents whose precious offspring have faced awful health crises ... some fatal. MORE

Features About Susan/Erica

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Driving Miss Susan

Digest had the privilege of spending some quality time with Susan Lucci (Erica, ALL MY CHILDREN) in her car in between her various obligations at Super Soap Weekend. She shared her thoughts on the state of AMC, the honor recently bestowed on her by Entertainment Weekly, the grand surprise she pulled on hubby Helmut Huber and more. MORE

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All About Erica Kane

How much you know about ALL MY CHILDREN's original diva, the divine Erica Kane? Take our quiz to find out. MORE

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Lucci's Emmy Quest

ALL MY CHILDREN's Susan Lucci has the unique distinction of being the most nominated daytime actress. In fact, she's the most nominated actress in Emmy history, primetime or daytime. MORE

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The Marrying Kind

Erica Kane Martin Brent Cudahy Chandler Montgomery Montgomery Chandler Marrick Marrick just added another moniker to her impressive list of married names...Here, Digest pays tribute to her nine previous attempts to win the newlywed game. MORE

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Jack And Erica's AMC Romance

It has taken ALL MY CHILDREN's Jack and Erica a long time to make it to the altar — but in May, the duo is scheduled to finally become Mr. and Mrs. Jackson Montgomery. Here's a look back at the many ups and the many downs that have forestalled this glorious upcoming occasion. MORE

Features With Susan

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Just Talkin'

On Monday night's DWTS, Olympic volleyball star Misty May-Treanor spoke about the torn Achilles tendon that took her out of the competition, but she wasn't the only injured dancer in the room last night. AMC's Susan Lucci (Erica) danced with a wrapped ankle after injuring herself earlier in the day. Here, she and dance partner Tony Dovolani share what happened and how they still managed to take on the Jive. 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

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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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Lucci Wins Muse Award

Susan Lucci's (Erica, AMC) arrival at the annual New York Women in Film & Television gala holiday luncheon was monitored as carefully as a royal visit. The Emmy-award winning actress was there to receive 2004 Muse Award for Outstanding Vision and Achievement. MORE

Features Mentioning Susan/Erica

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Perfect 10

With her recent engagement, Alicia Minshew (Kendall) is slated to become the next Pine Valley resident to take the real-life plunge. She won't have to go far for advice on how to build a happy marriage, as 10 of her co-stars are blissfully united in holy matrimony. Get the inside scoop from Minshew on her betrothal in the 1/22 Digest and keep reading for sweet pics and quotes from her coupled colleagues! MORE

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So Long, Harmony!

The countdown to PASSIONS' cancellation from NBC is on, but we're not ready to say goodbye. Here are our projections for where Harmony's locals can find new homes in daytime (in case that DIRECTV thing doesn't work out...). MORE

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AMC's MORNING SHOW Madness

The media frenzy over Erica Kane and Jackson Montgomery's divorce continued with an interview on the real-life THE MORNING SHOW WITH MIKE & JULIET. Co-hosts Mike Jerrick and Juliet Huddy played themselves, speaking with Erica and Jack about what could easily become Erica's 10th divorce. MORE

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Just Joshin'

The self-described science experiment that is Josh Madden (Colin Egglesfield) has had his fair share of trials and tribulations since landing in Pine Valley. Take Digest’s quiz to determine your Madden mojo. MORE

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Double Trouble

With both of her babies' lives in jeopardy, Alicia Minshew's Kendall has never been in such dire straits. The actress gave Digest the inside scoop on her character's crisis. MORE

50/50

Digest turned 30 last year, but AS THE WORLD TURNS has us beat — as most fans know by now, they turned 50 on April 2. To celebrate, we're giving you the 50 (what a coincidence, right?) covers that have featured ATWT as the main image (not counting insets). MORE

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Son Block

AMC's on-air revelation that Josh is the biological son of Erica Kane and Jeff Martin (specifically, the one she aborted back in 1973), has stirred up major controversy among fans and critics. But the man at the center of it all, Colin Egglesfield (Josh), is sitting back and enjoying the ride. MORE

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2006 Emmy Notebook

The SOAPnet party at the Hollywood Roosevelt was the place to be on April 27. Here's a glimpse behind the velvet ropes. MORE

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And the gift bag goes to...

Anyone who caught the recent episode of THE SOPRANOS in which guest star Lauren Bacall was robbed her awards-show gift basket might be astounded, as Christopher was, that such lounges really exist. MORE

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Brent Control

On the day Digest got acquainted with Brent Weber, who debuted in mid-August as Sean Montgomery, Jack's nephew and the object of Colby and Sydney's lust, he had a friend in tow.... But as he settles into life at AMC, the Texas native is fast making Pine Valley connections of his own. MORE

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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

The Big 3-0

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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

The Big 3-0

Soap Opera Digest just turned 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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Alicia Minshew - Keeping The Faith

According to this Soap Opera Weekly archival feature, preacher's daughter Alicia Minshew had her prayers answered when ALL MY CHILDREN came calling. MORE

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2005 Daytime Emmy Presenters

Daytime television icons Eric Braeden, Deidre Hall and Susan Lucci will open the 32nd annual Daytime Emmy Awards at New York's Radio City Music Hall on May 20 MORE

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AMC FAQs

How is it possible that Ryan is the biological father of Annie's daughter?
How many times have Tad and Dixie been married?
What is the poem that appears in AMC's opening credits? MORE

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The Last Taboo

In six decades of daytime television, there have been exactly six abortions (one illegal, five legal). Why is abortion still a taboo? Was your first reaction upon reading the word immediate, visceral, decisive? You have your answer. MORE

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Hot Plots: AMC's Top Summer Storylines

Dimitri and Erica. Cliff and Nina. Jenny and Jesse....all contributed to some of the best-ever AMC summer storylines. Take a look back at Pine Valley's hottest summer tales. 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

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Brian Frons: Executive Musings

When Brian Frons, president, ABC Daytime, was the honored guest in Weekly's Chat Nov. 1, the chatty exec not only gave November Sweeps teasers, he scooped February! Here are the highlights in case you missed it. MORE

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Emmy Presenters

What's the next best thing to taking an Emmy Award home? Being an Emmy presenter. Here's a list of who will present Daytime's biggest trophy. MORE

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Q&A With ... Michael B. Jordan (Reggie, AMC)

Michael B. Jordan first captured the attention of ALL MY CHILDREN fans not for his killer jump shot, but because they thought his character, Reggie, might be a killer. MORE

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Where To Go, What To Do in NYC

Check out these soap-connected NYC locales! MORE

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Soap Talk-In' At ABC's Super Soap Weekend

SOAP TALK took the show on the road for two tapings at Disney's California Adventure during ABC's Super Soap Weekend May 30. MORE

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Binks Is Back!

Bonjour! Bianca Montgomery is set to return to ALL MY CHILDREN this May. Here is a refresher course on her history. MORE

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What's Been Up, Doc?

Sure, you know Dr. Jeff Martin is the father of Josh, daytime's first "unabortion," but did you know he was the groom in the first of the 10 weddings Erica has had? With Jeff heading back to town June 13, here's a chance to catch up on his Pine Valley history. MORE

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Ladies Of The Manor

On AMC, Krystal just joined a not-so-exclusive club: women who have been married to Adam. Here's a look at her predecessors in the role of Mrs. Chandler. MORE

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Green Party

With her original portrayer, Kate Collins, headed back for a brief visit to Pine Valley, now is the perfect time to catch up on the life and times of unorthodox heroine Janet Green. MORE

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Farewell To Phoebe

ALL MY CHILDREN is preparing to say a heartfelt good-bye to Phoebe Wallingford, a Pine Valley fixture since the show's 1970 debut. (Her portrayer, original cast member Ruth Warrick, passed away in January.) MORE

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Chandler's Enterprise Timeline

It takes a special kind of lady to hold the attention of one of Pine Valley's most powerful players, the hard-as-nails, rags-to-riches success story that is ALL MY CHILDREN's Adam Chandler (David Canary). Here are eight lasses who've been up to the task. MORE

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AMC Babies

Baby drama is bubbling over on ALL MY CHILDREN these days, with a clueless Babe raising Bianca's baby, and Babe's newborn gurgling in Kelly's arms over on ONE LIFE TO LIVE. Here are some other legendary Pine Valley pregnant pauses. MORE

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Bedside Manners

The course of love has hardly run smoothly for AMC's Dr. David Hayward (Vincent Irizarry). Here are some of its most memorable detours. MORE

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Action Jackson

Pine Valley's District Attorney Jackson Montgomery might always have the best of intentions at heart, but he hasn't always lived on the right side of the law. MORE

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AMC Trials by Fire Timeline

Kendall is facing murder charges on AMC, accused of killing Michael Cambias, her sister's rapist. But she's far from the only prominent Pine Valleyite to have stood trial. Here are some other memorable brushes with the law from AMC history. MORE

Hart Of The Matter

Through the years with ALL MY CHILDREN's Kendall Hart. MORE

Susan Lucci's Awards

2003 Soap Opera Digest Award
First SoapNet Diamond Award Recipient: Susan Lucci (Erica, AMC)
1999 Daytime Emmy Award
Outstanding Lead Actress: Susan Lucci (Erica Kane, AMC)
1988 Soap Opera Digest Award
Editor's Award: Susan Lucci (Erica, AMC)