The Ellen Holly Story (In Her Own Words)

For more than half a century, Ellen Holly has stood as one of daytime television’s most groundbreaking and enigmatic figures. Now, thanks to newly unearthed archival footage from our 2012 visit to her home in Westchester County, We Love Soaps is proud to present The Ellen Holly Story—a special presentation that allows Ms. Holly to tell her own story in her own words.

These never-before-seen interviews trace her journey from the early days of One Life to Live in 1968 to the cultural impact of Carla Gray, the challenges she faced behind the scenes, and the legacy she leaves on the genre. What follows is a rare, intimate look at a trailblazer reflecting on her life, her work, and the complicated history of daytime television.



Ms. Holly offers behind the scenes details about her time on One Life to Live when she portrayed Carla Gray in the 1970s.



Ms. Holly talks the mistreatment she received while working on One Life to Live in the 1980s and the disparity between her salary and All My Children star Susan Lucci.



Ms. Holly shares on thoughts on how One Life to Live was promoted to the press during the show's 20th and 25th anniversaries.



You can also read about Ms. Holly's story in a three-part We Love Soaps feature found at the links below:
Part 1
Part 2
Part 3
Part 4