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Rosanna Cabot is a fictional character on the American daytime soap opera, As the World Turns. The character was originated by Yvonne Perry, who portrayed her from 1992 to 1999. In 2002, Daytime Emmy-winner Cady McClain took over the role and was consequently nominated twice for "Outstanding Supporting Actress" in 2003 and 2004, winning the award in the later year. She portrayed the role until 2005, before returning three times from 2007 to 2010.
In 2002, it was announced that actress Cady McClain, most known for her portrayal of Dixie Cooney on ABC's soap opera, All My Children, had been cast in the role of Rosanna.
In a letter on her official site, McClain spoke about why she chose to take the role of Rosanna. She stated:
Personally, after Sept 11th, I started to reevaluate my life, as many of us have. I realized I was tired, creatively and physically, and I needed...something. A break, a change, something different to wake up my insides. It is hard work being an actor; it takes a lot of constant revitalization to give as much energy as we do. Originally, I had no real "plan." I just wanted to leave contract status and "keep the door open," as we say, so that Dixie could come back here and there. I still feel that way. She is pregnant, in Europe, and with a delicate physical condition, so...anything could happen in any amount of time. The powers that be were kind enough to leave me with this exit, and I am so very grateful to them. I never have taken their kindnesses for granted, nor do I intend to. It is just too important to me for that.When I was approached a few weeks after I shot my last day at AMC with the idea of coming to ATWT for a little stint to try out an old character that they were working on, I felt very flattered and interested to join the cast and try something new. I don't think you know this, but I have been a huge fan of ATWT. I know almost the characters, and who they've been involved with. I even feel a little star struck around certain actors who shall remain nameless!
McClain continued to portray the role, earning two nominations for "Outstanding Supporting Actress" during the 2003 and 2004 Daytime Emmys, the latter of which she won. In 2004, it was heavily rumored that McClain had been let go from the series due to budget cuts. However, executive producer quickly debunked such rumors, stating, "As far as the show is concerned, Cady McClain is and will continue to be a valued cast member of As The World Turns. Cady has brought her incredible talent to her portrayal of Rosanna, as witnessed by last year's Outstanding Emmy nomination. Cady and her character are definitely part of future story plans.".
In early 2005, McClain announced her decision to depart the series, which sparked the interest of the actress returning to her All My Children counterpart, Dixie. McClain returned to the role of Dixie following her World Turns exit. McClain's last airdate as Rosanna aired on July 29, 2005. McClain then returned to All My Children later that year.
Following McClain's departure, rumors began to fuel a possible recast of the character. However, this was not the case. In May 2007, it was announced that McClain would once again resurrect the character of Rosanna, following her firing from All My Children. She returned to the role on July 30, 2007 McClain's return was cut short, the actress announced her decision decided to leave the show once again, due to the upset she had over the loss of dignity the character once had. She last aired on January 28, 2008.
Following her As the World Turns departure, it was rumored that McClain would join the cast of " Guiding Light" in the role of Harley Cooper. However, those rumors were debunked when McClain stated she had no intentions of joining the soap and later announced that she had agreed to once again return to As the World Turns. However, it was stated that her stint would not be permanent. She appeared from May 2009 to December 18, 2009. McClain then returned again in September 2010 for the finale of the series.
In 2009, McClain took part in an interview with soapcentral.com owner Dan J. Kroll. During the interview, McClain stated that she did not think anyone in daytime would hire her again and that she would not apologize for being honest.
Rosanna meets mechanic Mike Kasnoff, who she goes on to date. They are one of the show's , but they clash due to her wealth and his status as an ex-convict. Rosanna's father disapproves of Mike and during an argument, Alexander dies of a heart attack and leaves Rosanna all of his money. Although Rosanna wants nothing to do with the money or power her father has bestowed upon her, and Mike very much wants her to rid herself of the money, Rosanna's relationship with Mike collapses before she can give away her fortune.
In 1995, Carly Tenney plots to worm her way into Rosanna's life, knowing she is also Sheila's daughter. Sheila had abandoned her daughter and marriage to Ray Tenney to run off with Alexander when Carly was a child and the latter swore she would receive a slice of the good life as well. Carly secretly has sex with Mike Kasnoff, Rosanna's fiancé, and becomes pregnant. She interrupts Mike and Rosanna's wedding with her bombshell. After the truth is revealed, Carly and Rosanna are constantly at each other's throats and though she eventually reconciles with Mike, she becomes addicted to gambling. When they try to elope in Atlantic City, Rosanna becomes so busy playing the slot machines that she barely remembers she is there for a wedding, and the couple do not go through with the ceremony. Tragedy strikes during an argument the sisters are having. Rosanna, who has had enough, turns to walk away when Carly grabbed her hand to stop her. When Rosanna jerks her hand away, Carly fell and goes into premature labor, giving birth to a stillbirth, Nora, named after Mike's late mother. When Mike hesitates to assure Rosanna that the baby's death was not her fault, Rosanna knows the relationship is over and leaves for Europe with a message for Carly: she will receive $50 million if she gives birth to a child in wedlock, provided the man is not Mike Kasnoff. Later, she adds a deadline to the deal, with Carly having to give birth by December 31, 1998. Carly makes the deadline when she gives birth to Parker Munson, but she had committed fraud in the process, nullifying her claim to the money. Rosanna takes back the $50 million from her sister but sets up a trust fund for her nephew.
After marrying Jordan, they learn that he is Cabot's biological father. The latter demands a role in his son's life, which unsettles Rosanna, but she agrees. They also learn that James Stenbeck had been instrumental in bringing them together and it is revealed that Stenbeck was Jordan's biological father. Realizing that this was his way of insinuating himself into their lives, Rosanna runs away with Cabot but is brought back by Jordan. Later, Stenbeck becomes increasingly diabolical when he demands that Rosanna and Jordan consummate their marriage, which the latter refuses to since he is in love with Jennifer Munson and Rosanna with Paul Ryan. His father retaliates by kidnapping both his wife and son and traps them in a burning building. Though Paul manages to save Rosanna, Cabot seemingly dies in the fire. Inconsolable with grief, Rosanna breaks all ties with him and finds comfort in Jordan's arms. Jordan leaves town after annulling their marriage. Rosanna temporarily moves in with Emma Snyder to deal with her pain. She eventually forgives Paul and they marry.
Rosanna is haunted by visions of her son, however, and this goes beyond the metaphysical when she keeps finding Cabot's playthings out of storage. When the perpetrator is revealed to be Emily Stewart, an investigation os launched and it is later determined that Barbara Ryan, Rosanna's mother-in-law, has been drugging Emily to get back at Rosanna for marrying Paul, killing two birds with one stone by using a long-standing enmity with Emily to destroy her daughter-in-law emotionally. Barbara is revealed to be in cahoots with her ex-husband, James Stenbeck, who had saved Cabot from the fire. He later reveals this to Rosanna, and demands that she falsely implicate herself in Emily's drugging in order to spare Barbara from prosecution and end her marriage to Paul and leaves town with him. Rosanna accomplishes the former task before informing a heartbroken Paul that she hates him. Months later, she resurfaces in Bangkok, Thailand only to bump into Craig. Though he assures her he will help her escape, she realizes that she will never be free under Stenbeck's thumb and makes the decision to give Cabot up for adoption in order to ensure his safety.
Upon her return to Oakdale, Rosanna attempts to reconcile with Paul after telling him her ordeal. Hurt that she chose to turn to Craig for help instead of him, he rejects her. At the same time, Craig is determined to obtain custody of his unborn child with Jennifer Munson and begs Rosanna to remarry him. Weeks earlier, Rosanna had met a pregnant teenager, Gwen Norbeck. Feeling sorry for her plight and wanting a family, she arranged for the adoption of Gwen's child. Craig is vehemently against the adoption but Rosanna defies his wishes and goes ahead with the process. In a strange turn of events, Jennifer and Gwen both went into premature labor at the same time. Jennifer's baby seemingly died in the hospital and when Craig does not show any signs of grief, Rosanna becomes suspicious, taking into account his tireless efforts to gain custody of his son before his death. She becomes even more confused when Craig immediately takes to their adopted child. When she realizes that Craig must have switched the babies, Rosanna confronts him. He confesses to his crime and Rosanna, horrified, rushes out to tell the police. Craig, who was tailing her, continually hit the side of her car trying to get her to pull over but this causes her to crash as she was on the phone with Paul, begging for help. Before she loses consciousness, she tells him, "Wrong foot" before slipping into a coma. Craig is subsequently sent to jail for attempted murder and the baby is placed in Carly's custody, who sends a comatose Rosanna to a private clinic in Switzerland.
Craig tries to get into the good graces of Rosanna, but she is not interested. All she wants to do is be with Paul and get back at Craig for what he had done to her. Rosanna soon learns about the on-off relationship between Paul and Meg. She sees Meg as a threat, but when Paul marries her on Halloween 2007, Rosanna is relieved and believes nothing can come between her and Paul anymore. However, Rosanna notices that Paul is still in love with Meg, so she meets with Craig and demands him to get Meg pregnant. Craig and Rosanna were happy when Meg becomes pregnant until Rosanna learned that Megs baby wasn't Craig's, but Paul's. Rosanna switches the result of the paternity tests. Meg and Craig hear that Craig was the father and once again, Rosanna feels safe now that Meg is bonded to Craig. Craig finds out the truth and discovers that Meg had cheated on him and the baby is Paul's. Craig looks for medication that will cause a miscarriage for Meg. Rosanna then slips back into her coma.
Rosanna returns to Oakdale in September 2010 for Jack and Carly's third wedding. She quickly brings the woes of her personal life with her to the wedding and comes to blows with Craig after meeting his son, Gabriel. Rosanna reconciles with Craig and decides to help him co-parent Johnny.
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