53 wow... Black don't crack. If Renee Jones has had any work done, she looks 100% natural.

She is 53.

As is Victoria Rowell, Tamara Tunie & Tracey Ross.

And Tonya Lee Williams & Amelia Marshall are 54.

Edited April 2, 201213 yr by DeeeDee

Apparently she's the longest running African-American actress on daytime (I think that's inaccurate though because the woman playing Susan, Loretta Long, on Sesame Street has been on longer). It's sad that she has exactly one good story to show from it.

As is Victoria Rowell, Tamara Tunie & Tracey Ross. And Tonya Lee Williams & Amelia Marshall are 54.

Only TT and TR look it. TLW could pass for late 30s/early 40s. My mom's in her early 60s and could pass for her late 40s/early 50s. Thank god for melanin.

Edited April 2, 201213 yr by Darn

People like her and Marcy Walker are a little puzzling to me. Actors always say they had to go into acting that it was a real calling. If you just wanted money there are a lot of easier roads to travel. I understand soap acting is not the most satisfying acting there is, but it seems odd they grow tired of it with such ferocity.

I don't think it's the acting, I think it's the bullsh!t that comes with it. No rehearsal, 250+ shows a year, the insipid politics, etc... I can see how that would burn you out.

No frakking way she's 53

I thought she was early 40s!!! My friends were commenting on how young Lexie looks for Abe

I don't think it's the acting, I think it's the bullsh!t that comes with it. No rehearsal, 250+ shows a year, the insipid politics, etc... I can see how that would burn you out.

I'm not sure why having a passion or calling for something makes one immune to burnout. Heck Steve jobs if I recall got pushed out and burnt out at Apple the first time he left and he certainly had a passion for what he was doing. I also think an A or B lister who has their choices of jobs to take is a lot more flexible than soap acting is today and even with that primetime actors tire of their jobs and leave also. Look at Marg Helgenburger at CSI or Chris Meloni who left Law and Order this past season

I'm not sure why having a passion or calling for something makes one immune to burnout.

Personally I think that passion makes you more susceptible to burnout. When you are doing something for love and you end up at the mercy of people who are doing it for business you either move on, burnout or go crazy. I think we can all think of examples of soap actors that have done each.

I don't think it's the acting, I think it's the bullsh!t that comes with it. No rehearsal, 250+ shows a year, the insipid politics, etc... I can see how that would burn you out.

The pay cuts, crappy writers, terrible stories, and knowing that soaps are pretty much dead also adds to it.

Didn't she get fired no less than twice from DAYS within a few years? It's weird that she came back when they offered her either of those times if she's so ready to move on. Regardless, best of luck to her! I agree, it takes a lot of respect and courage to leave when you're not giving it your all - something many actors in daytime should do.

Didn't she get fired no less than twice from DAYS within a few years? It's weird that she came back when they offered her either of those times if she's so ready to move on. Regardless, best of luck to her! I agree, it takes a lot of respect and courage to leave when you're not giving it your all - something many actors in daytime should do.

Edited April 3, 201213 yr by SoapBoy94

As is Victoria Rowell, Tamara Tunie & Tracey Ross.

And Tonya Lee Williams & Amelia Marshall are 54.

This post is like a fantasy casting list for..I don't know but something dammit.

I'd especially love to see Amelia Marshall again.

He came to my mind too! How long has he been saying he plans to leave?

At least she knows when to fold it up and not just continue on without any inspiration to do so, a lot of actors don't know when to do that. It's good to see that some actors have a level head in the business. I am looking for to seeing Stefano and EJ react to Lexie passing, it could be really good viewing if it's written good and hopefully the writers do that.

I don't watch GH, but I've seen clips of Maurice Benard and he always seems to have an expression that's like, "This is some B.S." or "I really don't give a s***". It's best to save your money wisely, so you can bolt when you want to.

TLW could pass for late 30s/early 40s.

She really does.

Too bad they still make her wear those ugly wigs cause they age her terribly.

She really does.

Too bad they still make her wear those ugly wigs cause they age her terribly.

Which is probably their goal. God forbid a woman in her 50's be sexy.

Edited April 3, 201213 yr by SoapBoy94