Ashlee Wolfe
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Ashlee Wolfe is a fictional character
on CBS
's daytime drama Guiding Light
. She has been portrayed by Caitlin Van Zandt
from April 25, 2006 to the show's ending in September 2009. The character was subjected to various pressures due to her being overweight and attempted to rise above the ridicule by dating Henry Cooper Bradshaw
and change her life. Van Zandt's decision to have the lap-band surgery influenced her character's storyline when Ashlee received it as well. The storyline received much press attention as Van Zandt became a supporter and image of healthy living and eating habits.
in a trailer park and had a casual friend in Lizzie Spaulding
. Ashlee was pulled into the story when Jonathan Randall
thought that her gossipy nature would be useful to him. She realized immediately that his flirtation with her was an attempt to get information on Lizzie and others and used this to her advantage. In exchange for information, she exploited Jonathan as her date on numerous occasions, including her prom. He stole her keys to the OB-GYN clinic where she worked so that he could check on the paternity of Lizzie's baby. While Jonathan tried to pry information from Ashlee, Lizzie soon realized what he was after and tried to have her files destroyed.
No longer having a use for Ashlee, Jonathan tried to push her out of his life but she kept coming back until he became threatening and her mother launched a court case against him. When this was dropped, they began working together to protect Lizzie from Alan and Ashlee's mother panicked again. Subsequently, a lonely Ashlee, in the service of Blake Marler
, became one of her crucial sources for information on Springfield Burns. While charges for her involvement were never laid, she managed to turn her talent for digging dirt into a job with Dinah Marler
on her new TV show. Ashlee's mother eventually married Alan Spaulding
. When she and her mother moved into the mansion, Ashlee was surprised to find that they were getting the cold shoulder from their new family. She excitedly helped her mother plan the wedding and sang a song at the ceremony. Things went wrong quickly though and, realizing that Alan didn't want her and her mother, she snatched a gun and used it on him when he confessed the truth to her. While he lay in a coma, she watched as Joshua Lewis
was taken off to prison and the family fought over what would happen when Alan died. In view of Ashlee's attempted murder of Alan, Lizzie resented Ashlee and sabotaged her birthday. However, this gave Ashlee the opportunity to become closer to Coop Bradshaw
. When Alan came out of his coma, he confronted Ashlee about the shooting, but told no one else. After Doris managed to stop a panicky Ashlee from confessing to Frank Cooper
, her daughter told her everything. While in a juvenile detention facility, Ashlee became friends with Daisy Lemay
and Rafe Rivera
.
In April 2008, after a lifetime of being overweight, Ashlee received the gastric lap band surgery and dropped 90 pounds. Having dated Coop for a while, Ashlee was ready to move on with her life and broke up with him. She subsequently became addicted to exercise but eventually learned the healthy way of living as a leaner person. Ashlee was dealt with a blow when Doris revealed to her that she was a lesbian. Ashlee was upset that her mother kept this life long secret but soon accepted her mother's sexuality before moving to Berkeley, California
with Daisy Lemay
to attend college in a writing program.
Fictional character
A character is the representation of a person in a narrative work of art . Derived from the ancient Greek word kharaktêr , the earliest use in English, in this sense, dates from the Restoration, although it became widely used after its appearance in Tom Jones in 1749. From this, the sense of...
on CBS
CBS
CBS Broadcasting Inc. is a major US commercial broadcasting television network, which started as a radio network. The name is derived from the initials of the network's former name, Columbia Broadcasting System. The network is sometimes referred to as the "Eye Network" in reference to the shape of...
's daytime drama Guiding Light
Guiding Light
Guiding Light is an American daytime television drama that is credited by the Guinness Book of World Records as the longest running drama in television and radio history, running from 1937 until 2009...
. She has been portrayed by Caitlin Van Zandt
Caitlin Van Zandt
Caitlin Van Zandt is an American actress. She is best known for her role on Guiding Light as Ashlee Wolfe and as Allegra Marie Sacrimoni on the HBO series, The Sopranos.- Career :...
from April 25, 2006 to the show's ending in September 2009. The character was subjected to various pressures due to her being overweight and attempted to rise above the ridicule by dating Henry Cooper Bradshaw
Henry Cooper Bradshaw
Henry Cooper "Coop" Bradshaw is a fictional character on CBS's daytime drama Guiding Light. Since September 2, 2004 he has been portrayed by John Driscoll...
and change her life. Van Zandt's decision to have the lap-band surgery influenced her character's storyline when Ashlee received it as well. The storyline received much press attention as Van Zandt became a supporter and image of healthy living and eating habits.
Character Information
Ashlee was raised by her mother Doris WolfeDoris Wolfe
Doris Wolfe is a fictional character on CBS's daytime drama Guiding Light. She has been portrayed by Orlagh Cassidy from February 23, 1999 to September 18, 2009...
in a trailer park and had a casual friend in Lizzie Spaulding
Lizzie Spaulding
Elizabeth Lillian "Lizzie" Lewis was a fictional character on the CBS daytime soap opera Guiding Light. She was one of the soap's most popular and featured characters. She was the daughter of supercouple Phillip Spaulding and ex-wife, Beth Raines...
. Ashlee was pulled into the story when Jonathan Randall
Jonathan Randall
Jonathan Randall is a fictional character on the television soap opera Guiding Light.He is portrayed by actor Tom Pelphrey, who has been nominated several times for the Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Younger Actor, and has won the award twice, in 2006 and 2008 .- Overview :Jonathan is the son...
thought that her gossipy nature would be useful to him. She realized immediately that his flirtation with her was an attempt to get information on Lizzie and others and used this to her advantage. In exchange for information, she exploited Jonathan as her date on numerous occasions, including her prom. He stole her keys to the OB-GYN clinic where she worked so that he could check on the paternity of Lizzie's baby. While Jonathan tried to pry information from Ashlee, Lizzie soon realized what he was after and tried to have her files destroyed.
No longer having a use for Ashlee, Jonathan tried to push her out of his life but she kept coming back until he became threatening and her mother launched a court case against him. When this was dropped, they began working together to protect Lizzie from Alan and Ashlee's mother panicked again. Subsequently, a lonely Ashlee, in the service of Blake Marler
Blake Marler
Christina Blake Marler is a fictional character on CBS's daytime drama Guiding Light. She was portrayed by Elizabeth Keifer from August 19, 1992 to September 18, 2009...
, became one of her crucial sources for information on Springfield Burns. While charges for her involvement were never laid, she managed to turn her talent for digging dirt into a job with Dinah Marler
Dinah Marler
Dinah Marler is a fictional character on the popular CBS daytime soap opera, Guiding Light.The character is the daughter of the late lawyer and mayor...
on her new TV show. Ashlee's mother eventually married Alan Spaulding
Alan Spaulding
Alan Spaulding is a fictional character on the CBS soap opera Guiding Light. He was played by Chris Bernau from the time of the character's introduction on November 7, 1977 until June 1988, when Bernau left the role due to health problems ; Daniel Pilon stepped into the role from 1988 until Alan...
. When she and her mother moved into the mansion, Ashlee was surprised to find that they were getting the cold shoulder from their new family. She excitedly helped her mother plan the wedding and sang a song at the ceremony. Things went wrong quickly though and, realizing that Alan didn't want her and her mother, she snatched a gun and used it on him when he confessed the truth to her. While he lay in a coma, she watched as Joshua Lewis
Joshua Lewis
Joshua "Josh" Lewis is a fictional character on CBS's daytime drama Guiding Light. He was portrayed by Robert Newman from October 1, 1981 to December 1984, October 1986 to January 25, 1991, and August 30, 1993 to September 18, 2009.-Biography:...
was taken off to prison and the family fought over what would happen when Alan died. In view of Ashlee's attempted murder of Alan, Lizzie resented Ashlee and sabotaged her birthday. However, this gave Ashlee the opportunity to become closer to Coop Bradshaw
Henry Cooper Bradshaw
Henry Cooper "Coop" Bradshaw is a fictional character on CBS's daytime drama Guiding Light. Since September 2, 2004 he has been portrayed by John Driscoll...
. When Alan came out of his coma, he confronted Ashlee about the shooting, but told no one else. After Doris managed to stop a panicky Ashlee from confessing to Frank Cooper
Frank Cooper Jr.
Frank Achilles Cooper Jr. is a fictional character on CBS's daytime drama Guiding Light. He has been portrayed by Frank Dicopoulos from October 31, 1987 to September 18, 2009.-Frank Cooper :...
, her daughter told her everything. While in a juvenile detention facility, Ashlee became friends with Daisy Lemay
Daisy Lemay
Susan "Daisy" Lemay is a fictional character on CBS's daytime drama Guiding Light. The first-born child of Harley Cooper Aitoro and Dylan Shayne Lewis, she was born on-screen in 1987 when Harley was seventeen years old...
and Rafe Rivera
Rafe Rivera
Raphael "Rafe" Joseph Rivera is a fictional character on CBS's daytime drama Guiding Light. He has been portrayed by E.J. Bonilla since May 18, 2007.-Character's background:...
.
In April 2008, after a lifetime of being overweight, Ashlee received the gastric lap band surgery and dropped 90 pounds. Having dated Coop for a while, Ashlee was ready to move on with her life and broke up with him. She subsequently became addicted to exercise but eventually learned the healthy way of living as a leaner person. Ashlee was dealt with a blow when Doris revealed to her that she was a lesbian. Ashlee was upset that her mother kept this life long secret but soon accepted her mother's sexuality before moving to Berkeley, California
Berkeley, California
Berkeley is a city on the east shore of the San Francisco Bay in Northern California, United States. Its neighbors to the south are the cities of Oakland and Emeryville. To the north is the city of Albany and the unincorporated community of Kensington...
with Daisy Lemay
Daisy Lemay
Susan "Daisy" Lemay is a fictional character on CBS's daytime drama Guiding Light. The first-born child of Harley Cooper Aitoro and Dylan Shayne Lewis, she was born on-screen in 1987 when Harley was seventeen years old...
to attend college in a writing program.