The All My Children History Project

Huge Un-Casting News
Rumblings have Rebecca Budig returning to All My Children in the role of Greenlee duPres, a role she originated in 1999 after a stint on the Guiding Light as Michelle Bauer. Budig left the role in 2005. Greenlee was recast in 2007 with Sabine Singh.

Budig received two Daytime Emmy Nominations in the Supporting Actress category for her role as Greenlee . Her departure was the conclusion of a front-burner storyline in November 2005, when Greenlee learned best friend Kendall Hart (Alicia Minshew) was not being her surrogate, but rather carrying her own child with Greenlee's then husband, Ryan Lavery (Cameron Mathison).


My View: Christmas has come early again. Singh never captivated me in the role of Greenlee. She failed to have the vulnerability and insecurities that made Greenlee such a complex character under Budig. Let's face it, Sabine is not a great actress. Everyone can play a "bitch." Budig played played a bitch with a soul.

But even Budig's starpower may not be enough to save this sinking ship. The writers have to get their storylines in order. They must remember what made Greenlee so great. Rekindle her relationship with frenemy Kendall. Budig and Minshew were All My Children's hottest couple (see picture).

DO NOT revisit a Greenlee/Ryan pairing. Though they made for great friends, romantic chemistry was non-existent between Mathison and Budig. That is not to say I have high hopes for the continued Greenlee/Aidan pairing.

Maybe with a fresh face, Greenlee can get a fresh start.


Update: SON is confirming Budig's return. It's ironic that neither SOD or TVGuide have mentioned anything about the recent returns.
Update: PVB is confirming Budig's return too. Looks like this is a sure thing people.