Alison Sweeney -

: Sweeney joined the cast at age 16 and played the iconic character Sami Brady for over 21 years. She has received an Emmy nomination for Best Lead Actress for this role.

: She hosted 13 seasons of the NBC weight-loss competition show, serving as an inspirational figure for contestants. Alison Sweeney

: She is the face of popular mystery franchises like Hannah Swensen Mysteries (based on Joanne Fluke's books) and Chronicle Mysteries . Her recent work includes the 2026 film Romance at Hope Ranch . : Sweeney joined the cast at age 16

: She has penned four books, including the memoir All The Days of My Life (So Far) , and has expanded her repertoire into directing for shows like General Hospital . Health & Wellness Journey Alison Sweeney