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2010 – Molly, Madeline and Tess Sullivan

Q&A is not to be duplicated elsewhere and claimed as their own.
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Molly & Madeline & Tess Sullivan were one of the first sets of babies cast in the role of ‘Hope Thornhart’, then Chloe Brennan. Now, more than 2 years later, they are the only kids in the role.

1. How do the girls like working with Kelley (Dani)?

She is a sweetheart and always takes time to play with the girls behind the scenes. I will never forget how great she was to Molly during the kidnapping scenes when they were in the car being held at gunpoint by Eli that were getting scary. As soon as they said “cut”, she’d be laughing and smiling with Molly to lighten the mood and make her feel comfortable and then the next minute she would have to switch back to her character and act out these intense scenes. The Director was actually yelling at her over the loudspeaker to “get in character” and be serious but even at her young age she realized the importance of keeping Molly comfortable and not letting her get scared and I was so grateful that she was being so unselfish and putting Molly before her work.

2. Do the girl enjoy working with the Cast of OLTL?

Yes, they do love being there and being around all the people.

3. How did the girls like filming the ice cream scenes (they happened outside in June)?

Only Molly got to taste the ice cream! She was doing so well with the scenes that they did not need to switch the babies so Madeline and Tess were off dipping their feet and legs in the reservoir playing around while Molly was working.

4. Is their anyone you would like for the girls to work with more or who they’ve never worked with?

Hmm..not really, I am so happy we work so much with Kristin (Starr) and the younger cast. I like this question though, it made me think about it. It would be fun to shoot some scenes with Kim Zimmer.

5. When the girls are part of a major storyline, do they get used equally or are they chosen based on mood or the scene requirement?

They are chosen purely based on mood and over the last year that has proven to be Molly most consistently. She seems the most comfortable with it and voices that she wants to do it.

6. Do the girls miss working with Brandon Buddy?

They are so young that they don’t realize he is gone so much but I do miss him..he was so sweet to the girls.

7. What has been one of the funniest things to happen on set or backstage for one of the girls scenes?

They were potty trained in September but accidents still happen and we soiled a costume one day. It wasn’t really all that funny though. One time when the girls were really young, one of them (forget which one it was) looked right at Brandon Buddy and said “Dada”. This was when they were first learning to talk. I guess he does kind of look like their real Dad. Oh and I also remember when one of them spit up all over Natalie (Melissa Archer) when they were really young. The crew really got a kick out that one.

8. What was it like filming the kidnapping storyline?

It was a little too violent and unsettling for me and my girls and it started to affect Molly’s enthusiasm for going on set so we are glad it is over.

9. How did the girls like working with Nicolas Robuck (James) and Meghann Fahy (Hannah)?

They are both very sweet as well and treat the girls great.

10. What was the girls first day on set like?

Wow, I barely remember it seems like a lifetime ago and considering they were only 4 months ago, I was getting very little sleep then. But, I remember being shown around the building (which is just a dirty, basic office space) and walked to our dressing room where we were introduced to the baby nurse. I remember there being some coffee and bagels/pastries but other than that it was not at all as glamorous as I had thought it might be. It was hectic trying to balance feedings, bottles/breastfeeding and 3 naps a day around taping and commuting to NYC!

We’d like to thank the Sullivan family for participating in the Star-Kidz Holiday Q&A event this year!