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However, not all daytime soap opera actors have found that same fate.

What are the real reasons you don’t hear from these soap opera stars anymore?

Jessica Collins

The answer is, ‘No, I’m not alright.

She blames her firing forbecoming brokeand allegedly blacklisted from Hollywood.

A child actor, von Detten playedNicholas Alamain, a character with several complicated storylines and a main role.

Brenda Dickson

Giving birth was the most magical experience of my life so far.

I love you more than life itself my baby Claire Bear.

Daddy and I are so blessed you chose us."

Erik von Detten

With a new baby in tow, von Detten is presumably enjoying his greatest role yet as a father.

It breaks my heart to say this, but I was just let go fromY&R.

My last day on set is this Thursday."

Michael Muhney speaking

There was another side of this tale being told byTMZ.

The allegations were reportedly serious and included bullying, harassing, and groping.

Though Muhney’s firing wasblasted by viewers, the actor’s fate was sealed.

​Ricky Paull Goldin ​and partner

Henever returnedto that soap opera or any other one.

He starred infive successful soap operasbetween 1991 and 2013.

Where has he been since?

Jessica Collins

In actuality, Goldin seemed to largely drift from television altogether.

He wrote a lovingInstagram tribute, “I will be by your side for every step of this journey.

YOUR diagnosis will be OUR diagnosis.”

Matthew Borlenghi

Collins’ portrayal ofhigh-powered attorney AveryonThe Young and the Restlesswas praised by fans and critics alike.

It was that same year that she chose to leave the show.

The joblanded her twoSoap Opera DigestAwards.

Nicolette Sheridan

In 2004, she scored a dream role on creator Marc Cherry’shit primetime drama on ABCand skyrocketed to fame.

Sheridan sued Cherry and ABC and hoped she’d come out on top.

The case spent five years in court, culminating ina hung juryin 2012 and adismissalin 2017.

Eileen Fulton

Her personal life seemed to mirror her professional one.

SheridandismissedRinna’sclaimsthat she’d cheated on Hamlin with Bolton as “FAKE NEWS.”

She’s not very good.'"

Doug Savant

The joke was on them.

She proved herself and her staying power remaining with the show until its cancelation in 2010.

I’ll travel."

Victoria Principal

She added, “I want to do movies too.

I’ve got all kinds of wigs.”

Doug Savant left soaps to be a spokesperson

Doug Savant dug the drama.

Andrew Shue speaking

Savant seemed to be adored off-screen, too.

Since the series finale ofDesperate Housewivesin 2012, Savant’s acting has taken a backseat to other fulfilling ventures.

Seven years into herDallasrole, Principal informed executives that she’d be leaving at the end of her contract.

Jensen Buchanan​

They ignored her, figuring they could convince her to stay.

CBS offered her a colossal pay increase, but the actress refused.

“What they didn’t understand was how committed I was to leaving,” she toldEntertainment Weeklyin 2018.

Renee Jones

She noted, “There are moments in life when you discover your true character.

That night I slept like a baby, because I wasn’t for sale.”

That good character remains today.

Julie Berman emmy

Principal’s foundation also substantially supports research and aid forenvironmental causesand natural disaster victims.

By 2007,CafeMomwas themost-visited website by women on the Internet.

Shue makes lots of money, and he gives much of it back.

Shortly after herreturn to daytime in 2015,The Young and theRestlessactress took a literal turn for the worse.

I made the tragic choice to drink and drive, changing the course of your life forever."

She continued, “What I did is wrong.”

Whatreallybrings me joy in life?"

She answered, “And it’s not acting.

I just don’t want to do this anymore.

And solitude she found.

Alas, such was the case with talentedGeneral Hospitalactress Julie Berman.

Many didn’t understand why I’d leave #GH without another acting gig waiting for me.

(If only we could all be so lucky).”

While not involved in the awards circuit after 2013, Berman has returned to TV in the years since.

The soap opera star’s hadroleson dramas and sitcoms, includingChicago MedandCasual.

And, in 2019, she announced thearrival of her baby boy.