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Pearls Of Wisdom
Soap Opera Magazine Jan. 5, 1999
Ashley Lyn Cafagna (Kimberly) has a good-luck charm, a cross that she
wears around her neck. But you won't see her character wear it often
since Kimberly is fond of wearing a set of pearls. The B&B wardrobe
department uses the classic jewelry to help distinguish Kimberly from
onscreen rival Amber, who has a more offbeat style. "I wanted to wear the
cross on the show every day, but I really can't because of the pearls,"
shares Cafagna, who reveals that she's not a big fan of pearls in her real
life--at least not ones worn around her neck. "For Christmas, I really wan't
this pearl ring that has a diamond in it. I like pearls when they're in
rings."
The Fun Stuff
Since coming to L.A., Kimberly Fairchild (ASHLEY CAFAGNA) has suffered serious
growing pains. She fell in love for the first time, only to discover that the man of her
dreams was about to become a father and a husband. Soon after, it was revealed
that her father, who she had completely trusted and adored since birth, had a secret
life (not to mention identity!). But, with all this turmoil behind her character, Ashley
chats about the fun stuff that lies ahead for Kimberly.
CBS.com: How are you liking B&B?
ASHLEY CAFAGNA: I love it! It's been such a great experience. It's been really fun.
CBS.com: Did you ever watch the show before you started?
ASHLEY CAFAGNA: Yes, I did. I watched The Young and the Restless and The
Bold and the Beautiful. I was a really big fan. I loved both of the shows. It was kind of
funny because when I was young, I watched Saved By the Bell, and I got on that
show. [Editor's Note: She played Liz on Saved By the Bell: The New Class.] Then,
I've always watched The Bold and the Beautiful and Y&R, and now I'm on The Bold
and the Beautiful. I was a big fan of Hunter Tylo [Taylor]. I loved her.
CBS.com: You've had some great stuff to play. How do you like working with the
cast?
ASHLEY CAFAGNA: They're really fun. It's been great because they've all been
really supportive. It's been great for me to be able to do the emotional scenes
because I never got to bring up those emotions before. It's kind of like a test of what
I can do. It stretches my boundaries and I really like it.
CBS.com: Where would you like to see Kimberly's story go?
ASHLEY CAFAGNA: I think it's great now she's having some fun and dating C.J.
That's really cool. I'd like eventually to have another storyline where Rick and I get
together and then there is a triangle with C.J. I think that would be fun. But I like it
right now her just kind of having fun and hanging out with C.J.
CBS.com: What do you think Kimberly would do if she found out Amber's secret
about the baby?
ASHLEY CAFAGNA: Probably get her hopes up again.
CBS.com: Amber and Kimberly recently reached an understanding. Do you think
they could ever be friends?
ASHLEY CAFAGNA: No, absolutely not! To Kimberly, Amber is just this sick,
devious girl who lies all the time. And to Amber, Kimberly is this little prissy trying to
steal her husband. I don't think Amber likes Kimberly around, and I definitely don't
like Amber around.
CBS.com: Kimberly has had a rough couple of months - especially with the shocking
news about her father. How do you think she will adjust to her newfound family?
ASHLEY CAFAGNA: Really well. She connected with Macy right from the start, so I
think that it's all going to work out pretty well.
CBS.com: Would you like to see Rick and Kimberly get together down the line?
ASHLEY CAFAGNA: I would, definitely. I think that they truly love each other.
Kimberly will hang out with C.J. and Rick is married to Amber, but I know deep down
the people who want to be together are Rick and Kimberly.
CBS.com: Are Kimberly's feelings for C.J. simply platonic?
ASHLEY CAFAGNA: No, I think now she likes him as more than just a friend. It's the
excitement of somebody other than Rick and these meatheads at school liking her.
Someone who's a friend to her and supports her. I'm sure she thinks he's really cute.
But it's hard when she gets around Rick because that was her first love. I don't think
that Kimberly's feelings for C.J. [have reached that level] yet.
CBS.com: What do you do when you're not working on B&B?
ASHLEY CAFAGNA: I hang out with my family, I hang out with my boyfriend Reilly
and I hang out with my friends. I go shopping. Now I'm working on my album; I'm
singing R&B/Pop music. I've been working on my album a lot. That's what I'm doing
right now in my off time.
CBS.com: Are you working on any acting projects outside of B&B?
ASHLEY CAFAGNA: No, not right now. I'm just working on my music.
CBS.com: Tell me what it was like to film the music video with Jacob that recently
aired on the show.
ASHLEY CAFAGNA: It was fun. It was freezing cold, but it was fun.
CBS.com: It seems like most of the B&B cast has some musical talent.
ASHLEY CAFAGNA: Yeah, it's really odd. [Laughs] Everyone has their own style,
which is good.
