Gerry Strauss

Talk about growing up fast! It seems like yesterday that we sobbed at the trials and tribulations of onscreen widower Ben Affleck and his adorable daughter, played by the even more adorable Raquel Castro, in Jersey Girl.

"Most of this digital stuff is really skewing male, but a lot of the viewers are female.

actress. athlete. diva.

Those who can't, teach . . . but those who can, teach way better.

icon. chaser of waterfalls.

We chatted with Lilian about scoring the gig, facing her fears, and becoming the most well-rounded live performer on television today.

"TGIF" indeed.

clerks star. old movies aficionado. self-proclaimed perfectionist.

author. lover. fighter.

We spoke to Henley about her soulful success thus far in her career.