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Walt Willey

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Walt Willey (Jackson, AMC)

Walt Willey landed his first contract with AMC as Jackson in 1987 after deciding at the age of 30 to pursue his dream of a show business career. MORE

Features

Features Featuring Jack/Walt

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AMC: Random Quotes, Part 2

There is never enough room in our print edition for all the great quotes from daytime stars, so we've make room online for more of what your favorite stars from ALL MY CHILDREN have to say. MORE

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AMC Random Quotes, Part 3

There is never enough room in our print edition for all the great quotes from daytime stars, so we've made room online for more of what your favorite stars from ALL MY CHILDREN have to say. MORE

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Fan-demonium!

On September 12 and 13, AMC fans took over New York City for the show's 11th annual Fan Club Weekend! Here are highlights from the various events. MORE

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ALL MY CHILDREN was on hiatus the week of Aug. 29, so many Pine Valley denizens took the opportunity to get out of New York. Here is the dish on who went where, who did what and who stayed put for a week of relaxation. MORE

The Big 3-0

Soap Opera Digest is turning 30!
In celebration of the milestone, here are some of our memorable covers from days past. See how things have changed — and stayed the same. Check back every day for another stroll down memory lane. MORE

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On The Town With AMC

Come along as Weekly attends not one, but two, AMC parties — one for Enchantment the fragrance and one to celebrate Susan Lucci's star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. MORE

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Lily's Story

With sensitive stories including Bianca's eating disorder and Erica's substance abuse to their credit, the ALL MY CHILDREN writing team was determined to treat the story of Lily and her autism with dignity, intelligence and accuracy. MORE

Features About Jack/Walt

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AMC Preview: Caleb Comes Into His Own. But What About Jack?

David collapsed and died just after Caleb finished his big speech, claiming the name Cortlandt and vowing to fight for the company. ALL MY CHILDREN's co-head writers, David Kreizman and Donna Swajeski, filled us in on what happens next to the mountain man-turned-business tycoon, and how it impacts all of Pine Valley...especially Erica and Jack. MORE

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Jack And Erica's AMC Romance

It has taken ALL MY CHILDREN's Jack and Erica a long time to make it to the altar — but in May, the duo is scheduled to finally become Mr. and Mrs. Jackson Montgomery. Here's a look back at the many ups and the many downs that have forestalled this glorious upcoming occasion. MORE

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Action Jackson

Pine Valley's District Attorney Jackson Montgomery might always have the best of intentions at heart, but he hasn't always lived on the right side of the law. MORE

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Barr Hopper

After A Hiatus Of Many Years, AMC's Julia Barr (ex-Brooke) Returns To The Stage — With Walt Willey (Jack)! MORE

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Willey's New Coupling

Jack may be relegated to the AMC back burner, but his portrayer, Walt Willey, is anything but idle. With his childhood best friend, Howard Johnson, and AMC's Jill Larson (Opal), he'll be starring in The Odd Couple in his hometown of Ottawa, IL — where he's also launching a mentorship program for young thespians. MORE

Features With Walt

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Jack Is Back!

Okay, so he never really left — but surely AMC fans would agree that in recent weeks, the character has made an impressive on-screen resurgence. Digest spoke to happy camper Walt Willey (Jack) in his dressing room on what has once again become a typical day for him at the studio — which is to say, a busy one. MORE

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Peer In Review

When Digest sat down to interview Walt Willey (Jack) on the occasion of his 20th anniversary on AMC, he shared memories of many of the colleagues past and present who've shaped his Pine Valley experience. MORE

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Broadway Babies

On February 6, the stars of ABC Daytime came out at night for a very special cause: a fund-raising musical revue to benefit Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS. Couldn't make it to the legendary New Amsterdam Theatre? Here's the scoop on what you missed. MORE

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Walt Willey Takes Questions

ALL MY CHILDREN's Walt Willey (Jackson) recently sat down and answered questions from the fans for Weekly's Chatter Box. The feature will run in Issue 17 (on sale April 15), but you can see a sneak peek right here. MORE

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Brooke's Beaux

Let's face it: AMC's Brooke English has had rotten luck with men, even when the men themselves weren't rotten (though more than a few were). Here are the guys who've wended their way into our fair lady's heart through the years. MORE

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The Family Guy

After years alone, Walt Willey's Jackson Montgomery suddenly finds himself with an extended family on ALL MY CHILDREN that includes a newfound daughter (Greenlee) and adopted son (Reggie). MORE

Features Mentioning Jack/Walt

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The Marrying Kind

Erica Kane Martin Brent Cudahy Chandler Montgomery Montgomery Chandler Marrick Marrick just added another moniker to her impressive list of married names...Here, Digest pays tribute to her nine previous attempts to win the newlywed game. MORE

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Daddy Issues

ALL MY CHILDREN's Amanda is in a bind, pregnant but unsure whether the father is David or JR. But if it's any consolation, she's far from the first Pine Valley lass to find herself in a paternity pickle. Here are 9 other sagas (one for each month of pregnancy!) involving some serious daddy issues. MORE

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Wedding Day Disasters

The double wedding of Ryan and Greenlee and Reese and Bianca is poised to join the ranks of Pine Valley weddings gone awry. Here are 10 other ceremonies that didn’t quite go off without a hitch. MORE

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Perfect 10

With her recent engagement, Alicia Minshew (Kendall) is slated to become the next Pine Valley resident to take the real-life plunge. She won't have to go far for advice on how to build a happy marriage, as 10 of her co-stars are blissfully united in holy matrimony. Get the inside scoop from Minshew on her betrothal in the 1/22 Digest and keep reading for sweet pics and quotes from her coupled colleagues! MORE

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AMC's MORNING SHOW Madness

The media frenzy over Erica Kane and Jackson Montgomery's divorce continued with an interview on the real-life THE MORNING SHOW WITH MIKE & JULIET. Co-hosts Mike Jerrick and Juliet Huddy played themselves, speaking with Erica and Jack about what could easily become Erica's 10th divorce. MORE

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Brent Control

On the day Digest got acquainted with Brent Weber, who debuted in mid-August as Sean Montgomery, Jack's nephew and the object of Colby and Sydney's lust, he had a friend in tow.... But as he settles into life at AMC, the Texas native is fast making Pine Valley connections of his own. MORE

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Starry Afternoon

On August 21, the stars of Pine Valley came out to mingle with fans at the ALL MY CHILDREN Fan Club Luncheon in New York City. Digest was on the scene before the main event in the VIP Lounge. Here's your all-access pass! MORE

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In The Moment

There's more to Emmy day then just the excitement of the two-hour telecast. Here's a minute-by-minute breakdown of how the stars spent their big day. MORE

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AMC’s Eden Riegel Says Good-Bye

On February 24th, Eden Riegel puts in her last appearance on AMC after four and a half years as Bianca Montgomery. Shortly before taping her final scenes, the actress shared some heartfelt thoughts about just a few of the Pine Valley players who touched her life. MORE

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Q&A; With ... Michael B. Jordan (Reggie, AMC)

Michael B. Jordan first captured the attention of ALL MY CHILDREN fans not for his killer jump shot, but because they thought his character, Reggie, might be a killer. MORE