< strong>MOSCOW, July 27, Zhanna StaritsynaForty years ago, “Santa Barbara” was released. The series broke records for duration and popularity; many still recall with nostalgia the opening sequence with many arcs. About how the fate of the actors of the TV hit turned out, see the material .
Head of the family: CC
The series went on for so long and in the end was so confusing that its name became a household name for any protracted relationship. In Russia, «Santa Barbara» was shown from 1992 to 2002 with interruptions. Moreover, the audience did not see either the beginning of the story or the ending. A total of 2,137 episodes were filmed, but our broadcast stopped in 2040 due to declining audience interest and the expiration of the contract with the copyright holder.
The actors got tired of their roles: almost none of the original cast made it all the way. The head of the family, C.C. Capwell, was replaced six times! The main glory went to Jed Allan, a veteran of soap operas. In addition to Santa Barbara, he played in the even longer series Days of Our Lives, which has been filmed since 1965. He also took part in other popular projects — Lassie, Beverly Hills 90210. After finishing his career, he led a quiet family life with his wife and three sons. He died at home in 2019 at the age of 84.
CeeCee's serial wife Sophia, played by Judith McConnell, worked in little-known projects after «Santa Barbara». She has never been married, her only child was born to a surrogate mother.
The Blonde and the Cop: Eden and Cruz
The characters of the series survived earthquakes and shipwrecks, had affairs, got married, died and miraculously «resurrected» for the sake of the plot. Viewers especially closely followed the love story of blonde Eden Capwell and Mexican police officer Cruz Castillo. Actors Marcy Walker and A. Martinez were awarded Emmy Awards, and their roles in «Santa Barbara» became their most stellar ones.
Little is known about Walker's current life — she has not acted in films for a long time. She has been married five times. Since 2005, she has been working in churches in North Carolina, which local pastors speak about with delight. Martinez can still be seen in episodic roles. He communicates with fans and remembers the series fondly, although he admits that he was embarrassed to act in some scenes because of the absurdity of the plot.
Ladies' Favorite: Mason
The writers did not spare the heroes. CeCe's eldest son Mason Capwell experienced unhappy love and a split personality. The adult character was played by three actors, and the teenager was played by Leonardo DiCaprio! He was 16 and only appeared on screen for a few minutes. The audience remembered actor Lane Davis. After the series, he got married, raised two children, studied theater, and became one of the organizers of the Tennessee Shakespeare Festival. He also starred in television projects, including the Russian crime series “Russians in the City of Angels” directed by Rodion Nakhapetov.
His beloved in «Santa Barbara» is Julia Wainwright Capwell, played by Nancy Lee Grahn. An Emmy winner, after the series she devoted herself to political and volunteer work.
Success in Hollywood: Kelly
Robin Wright had the most dizzying career in cinema — Kelly Capwell in «Santa Barbara». For her role in the series «House of Cards» with Kevin Spacey, she was awarded the «Golden Globe», and before that she played Tom Hanks' lover in the film «Forrest Gump».
She was married to the scandalous actor Sean Penn — they have two children. The affair was stormy — the couple filed and immediately withdrew their divorce application several times. After the final breakup, Wright began dating the manager of the fashion house Saint Laurent, Clement Giraud.
Russian Fan: Lionel
Nicholas Coster, who played Lionel Lockridge, who tried to steal his wife Sofia from CC, also found unexpected love. Muscovite Elena Borodulina fell in love with Coster on screen. She was charmed by the actor's look and smile. She tried not to miss a single episode. And in 2010, she found his contacts on the Internet and congratulated him on his birthday. Unexpectedly, the actor called her back via video, and then they met in St. Petersburg. The age difference is 43 years, but this did not prevent the marriage. Elena moved to America and was with her husband until his death in 2023.
Main villain: Gina
The model villain Gina Capwell was always looking for her own benefit, often resorted to blackmail, pretended to be blind and still liked the audience — for her audacity and assertiveness. The actress who played the role, Robin Mattson, admitted that she was delighted with her character — Gina knew how to surprise. The actress almost always played negative characters — with mental problems and murderers, but she did not see anything shameful in this role. Over time, she discovered a new hobby — gastronomy — and began to host her own cooking show.