Bree Williamson Joins 'General Hospital' as Claudette

One Life to Live alum Bree Williamson (ex-Jessica Buchanan) has joined the cast of ABC soap opera General Hospital in the role of Nathan West's (Ryan Paevey) ex-wife, Claudette, per a report from Daytime Confidential's Jamey Giddens.

Williamson shot her first episode on Thursday, and is scheduled to debut on GH in July. She revealed to Soap Opera Digest that it "was an intense day, but awesome and exciting.”

GH executive producer Frank Valentini sold Williamson on the role, according to Digest. “He said that Claudette is spicy and a bad girl and that it was going to be fun. And I said, 'Okay, cool, I’m in!’"

Williamson was last seen in an episode of Castle last month.

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- Queen Bea: A Soapsical Interview With Bree Williamson (2010)
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PREVIEW: DECEPTION ("You’re the Bad Guy")

ONE LIFE LIVE TO LIVE alum Bree Williams plays the late Vivian.
Ilene Kristen guest stars on this episode. - Photo: NBC

The first season of DECEPTION continues on Monday, March 11 at 10 p.m. ET/PT.

In "You’re the Bad Guy," after Will fires Joanna for sleeping with Julian, she uncovers video tapes of Vivian’s (ONE LIFE TO LIVE alum Bree Williamson) therapy sessions. Working with the FBI, Julian wears a wire to gain evidence against Audrey. Edward turns himself in for the murder of Kimberly Yaeger. With Haverstock’s help, Wyatt is released from prison and confronts Sofia. Mia takes Joanna’s advice and donates her bone marrow to her birth father.

Watch a couple of sneak peek videos below:

DECEPTION: Meagan Good, Laz Alonso, & Bree Williamson Highlights

NBC premiered DECEPTION on Monday night and the show won its timeslot in the Adults 18-49 demo.

Below we have highlights from last night’s premiere, plus the full episode and extras with Vivian Bowers (ONE LIFE TO LIVE alum Bree Williamson) speaking from beyond the grave and Meagan Good talking about her character Joanna Locasto.

NBC's DECEPTION Premieres Monday & Features ONE LIFE TO LIVE alum Bree Williamson

NBC's DECEPTION premieres on Monday, January 7 at 10 p.m. ET/PT on NBC, and ONE LIFE TO LIVE vet Bree Williamson plays the scandalous socialite Vivian Bowers. Get excited for the drama with a special full episode preview below. If you want to wait and watch it on Monday night, we have a few juicy previews and promos you might love.

Bree Williamson Set To Debut On Syfy's HAVEN Tonight

Former ONE LIFE TO LIVE star Bree Williamson and Harold and Kumar's Kate Kelton join the cast of Syfy’s popular drama series HAVEN in the season’s second episode airing Friday, September 28 at 10 p.m. ET/PT.

Williamson’s character, psychiatrist Dr. Claire Callahan, not only helps the “Troubled” citizens of Haven with their afflictions, but also becomes a close friend and confidant to Audrey Parker (Emily Rose). She also uses her skills to help “profile” and catch potential perpetrators.

WWE Superstar Edge Joins ONE LIFE TO LIVE Alum Bree Williamson As HAVEN Season 3 Guest Star

WWE Superstar Edge (aka Adam Copeland) will return to Syfy’s hit series HAVEN, appearing in multiple episodes of the show’s third season including the premiere, September 21 at 10 p.m. ET/PT. WWE Superstar Edge will reprise his role of Dwight Hendrickson, a shrewd, longtime Haven resident and “Troubled” handyman who can truly handle anything, and often does, as the town’s “Cleaner.” A close ally of Nathan’s (Lucas Bryant), Dwight helps to cover up all of the town’s supernatural goings on and to keep Haven’s secrets hidden.

NBC Picks Up Anne Heche Comedy SAVE ME Plus Soapy INFAMOUS Featuring Bree Williamson; Cancels AWAKE

NBC has picked up the Anne Heche-led comedy SAVE ME for a 13-episode order.

Heche, who won an Emmy Award in 1991 for her dual role as Marley and Vicky on ANOTHER WORLD, stars as a woman who has ducked out on herself and her marriage -- that is, until a spiritual awakening has her acting differently. It marks the second new series pick-up for next season (NBC recently announced it was adding the "Matthew Perry" comedy GO ON to its lineup). Former AS THE WORLD TURNS actor Lamman Rucker also stars.

ONE LIFE TO LIVE Alum Bree Williamson Joins Syfy's HAVEN

Syfy’s hit series HAVEN will get a new resident when Bree Williamson (ONE LIFE TO LIVE) joins the cast for season three as psychiatrist Dr. Claire Callahan.

In her new role, Dr. Callahan becomes a close friend and confidant to Audrey Parker (Emily Rose). She also uses her skills to help “profile” potential perpetrators and, as a psychiatrist, to help the troubled citizens of Haven deal with their afflictions.

NEWS ROUNDUP: Kelly Ripa Finds Seeing Mark Consuelos Kiss Another Man 'Perversely Sexy, Interesting Ratings Facts

Kelly Ripa Finds Seeing Mark Consuelos Kiss Another Man 'Perversely Sexy'
Kelly Ripa, a longtime lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community advocate, says watching husband Mark Consuelos kiss another man (in this case, actor Craig Bierko) as part of his current stage gig actually gets her a little hot under the collar.

Ripa tells the New York Daily News that "as an actor, there's something voyeuristic and perversely sexy about watching my husband" kiss someone else. Consuelos and Bierko are currently starring off-Broadway in "Standing on Ceremony: The Gay Marriage Plays" at New York's Minetta Lane Theatre.

Queen Bea: A Soapsical Interview With Bree Williamson

Roger Newcomb and I nearly laughed our heads off at the February 9th performance of "Queen Bea: A Soapsical."  This is a hilarious new musical featuring some of your favorite ONE LIFE TO LIVE stars.  There is one more performance on Saturday February 13th, in Manhattan.  This is absolutely a can't-miss production for soap fans. You can still reserve a seat by calling 212.695.6909.  Then enjoy the below interview with one of the stars, Bree Williamson. 

We Love Soaps: I just saw "Queen Bea" and loved it. What was your drive for wanting to do this show again?
Bree Williamson: One of my really good friends is the writer.  I read it and thought, “Oh my God, this is the funniest thing ever.”  It was her thesis project at Tisch and I saw the performance of it and said to her, “Why don’t we put this on, it’s so wonderful!” Now we’re here.

We Love Soaps: The lead character’s name is Bea Williams.  That’s awfully close to somebody I know.
Bree Williamson: I know, it is!

We Love Soaps: Is that a coincidence?

WLS Interview Archive: Bree Williamson

Jessica Buchanan is having a pretty hard time in Llanview this week, thanks to receiving too many volts of electroshock therapy courtesy of her father Mitch Lawrence.  Fortunately, Bree Williamson is alive and well and getting ready to perform in the hysterical can't-miss play Queen Bea: A Soapsicle in New York City.  To read more about the play, as well as Bree's experience portraying Jessica's troubles, please take a look at our recent interview.

 In Part One -  Bree shares with me the importance of women's healthcare issues, as well as adjusting into the recast of Jessica on ONE LIFE TO LIVE.

In Part Two -  She discusses more about the Tess storyline, the famous funeral episode after Nash died, as well as the one scene she couldn't shake off.

In Part Three - Bree discusses losing at the 2009 Emmy Awards, being a role model, and the unfortunate fate of male heroes in Llanview.

The Bree Williamson WLS Interview, Part One

Bree Williamson has become a formidable actress in daytime television in the past seven years, consistently delivering heart-wrenching and convincing performances in the role of Jessica on ONE LIFE TO LIVE. But as I learned in this We Love Soaps interview, her off camera ambitions are also industrious, determined, and inspiring. Please enjoy this candid conversation as we discuss poltics, Psychology, and the legacy of CHARLIE’S ANGELS.

We Love Soaps: Your name reminds me of my favorite CHARLIE'S ANGELS character.
Bree Williamson: That’s not a coincidence. That’s where my mom got my name from.

We Love Soaps: You could have been Farrah!
Bree Williamson: My dad wanted to name me Farrah, but my Mom won, so I’m Bree.

We Love Soaps: I understand you studied Psychology in college.
Bree Williamson: I did a double major in Psychology and Women’s Studies at the University of Toronto.