Along with compelling storylines that touch viewers’ hearts the strongest asset a soap opera has is its cast. And so it’s always great when folks come back for storylines and on-screen family moments.

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Savannah Louie explains her answer to Jawan’s jury question and why ‘Survivor’ isn’t about ‘who has the best story off the island.’

Plus, scoop on Nathan and Charlotte’s dynamic as he becomes more of a ‘father figure’ to Little Jack.

‘It makes me a little bit jealous that I can’t be there with her.’

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Her former ‘Today’ co-host Hoda Kotb shares special birthday message.

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These connections helped inspire Winslet’s character in the 1994 film ‘Heavenly Creatures,’ opposite Melanie Lynskey.

She bonded with costar Michelle Randolph in the ‘high-pressure’ environment.