Members Gray Bunny Posted April 2, 2012 Members Share Posted April 2, 2012 53 wow... Black don't crack. If Renee Jones has had any work done, she looks 100% natural. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DeeeDee Posted April 2, 2012 Members Share Posted April 2, 2012 As is Victoria Rowell, Tamara Tunie & Tracey Ross. And Tonya Lee Williams & Amelia Marshall are 54. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Darn Posted April 2, 2012 Members Share Posted April 2, 2012 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. 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members marceline Posted April 2, 2012 Members Share Posted April 2, 2012 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members frequentsoapfan Posted April 2, 2012 Members Share Posted April 2, 2012 I thought she was early 40s!!! My friends were commenting on how young Lexie looks for Abe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members JaneAusten Posted April 2, 2012 Members Share Posted April 2, 2012 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members marceline Posted April 3, 2012 Members Share Posted April 3, 2012 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members gtru1981 Posted April 3, 2012 Members Share Posted April 3, 2012 The pay cuts, crappy writers, terrible stories, and knowing that soaps are pretty much dead also adds to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members alexisfan07 Posted April 3, 2012 Members Share Posted April 3, 2012 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Members marceline Posted April 3, 2012 Members Share Posted April 3, 2012 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members frequentsoapfan Posted April 3, 2012 Members Share Posted April 3, 2012 He came to my mind too! How long has he been saying he plans to leave? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ReddFoxx Posted April 3, 2012 Members Share Posted April 3, 2012 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DeeeDee Posted April 3, 2012 Members Share Posted April 3, 2012 She really does. Too bad they still make her wear those ugly wigs cause they age her terribly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Mr. Vixen Posted April 3, 2012 Members Share Posted April 3, 2012 Which is probably their goal. God forbid a woman in her 50's be sexy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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