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As the World Turns CAST - Emma Snyder
Full detailed profile on Emma Snyder Played by Kathleen Widdoes on As the World Turns Daytime Soap Opera.
Kathleen Widdoes
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Emma Snyder
Actor: Kathleen Widdoes Who played Emma Snyder over the yearsKathleen Widdoes (1985 - 1989 - on contract, 1989 - present - recurring) Useful information on Emma Snyder* Emma resides on the Snyder farm just outside of Oakdale. |
CURRENT & PAST OCCUPATION
Current: Runs the Snyder farm
Past: Romance author
EMMA SNYDER'S HISTORY
Emma Snyder was happily married with five children. Her husband died and left her to tend to their children and run the farm. The farm was all they had but Emma kept it going. The farm, passed down from her family, provided a safe haven for her children. At one point, times got tough for Emma and the farm was in danger of being foreclosed. Only Meg and Holden were home at this time. Holden took it upon himself to get a job working at Lucinda Walsh's Stables as a stable boy. Lucinda had a daughter named Lily and Holden became friends with her. At this time, Lily was in love with Dusty Donovan, and Meg wanted Dusty too. Meg and Lily didn't hit it off very well. Emma liked Lily Walsh from the beginning and welcomed her to stay at the farm.
Emma's older daughter, Iva ran away from home and never called or wrote to Emma. This left Emma devastated. For years, Emma assumed the worst had happened to her daughter. After over fifteen years, Iva showed up at the farm to see her mother, only to have Emma reluctantly take her back. Emma spent all those years in pain for her lost daughter and was overwhelmed by her homecoming. Emma later found out why Iva ran away. Iva was thirteen when she went to visit her aunt and uncle in Kansas. While visiting, she was raped by her cousin Josh. She learned that she was pregnant now with Josh's baby, so she ran off to Chicago to a place for unwed mothers to give birth to her daughter. She didn't want to burden her family, and thought it was best if she ran away.
It was thought that the daughter Iva gave birth to was Holden's girlfriend, Lily. Everyone became concerned that Holden had fallen in love with his niece. Nevertheless, Emma was forced to reveal some family secrets. First, Iva wasn't their biological daughter. They had adopted her when she was young, because her mom and dad were too poor to keep her. Josh was not really the biological son of Iva's aunt and uncle. This meant that Holden and Lily were not related.
One by one, Emma's children returned home, starting with her oldest, Seth. He was an aspiring writer and wanted to help Emma run the farm. Caleb and Ellie came back from Chicago to stay with their mother. Emma had her house full again. She supported each one of her children as they got back on their feet. While helping her children, she found herself dating again. First, Dr. John Dixon called on her. But at the same time, Cal Stricklyn called on her as well. Cal was the biological father to Josh. She eventually chose Cal. Emma still felt devoted to her deceased husband and wouldn't consider marrying anyone else, even after all those years had past since his death. Seth encouraged his mother to pursue a career as a romance novelist so Emma started writing. She eventually began a relationship with her publisher, Ned Simon. Unfortunately, Ned murdered a man who had hurt his daughter. Emma found herself alone again.
Many people found refuge at the Snyder farm, including her nephew, Jack Snyder. Angel Lange, who was married to Holden, stayed there for a while after her and Holden got a divorce. Caleb's wife, Julie Wendell stayed with Emma. Julie was a little wild, but that didn't stop Emma. She tried to teach Julie to cook while she and Seth stayed with Emma. Rosanna Cabot also stayed with Emma when she ran away from home, as well as Carly Tenney. Julia Larrabee stayed with Emma, but her visit was cut short when Emma threw her out of the house for taking advantage of Emma while making her moves on Holden, who was separated at the time but still married to Lily. She also allowed Meg to marry Josh Snyder there on the farm, after Josh proved himself to be reformed.
Emma continues to run her farm by herself and loves visits from her grandchildren. The holidays are still very special on the farm.
Emma decided to sell off part of the farm because the work was becoming too much for her. Paul Ryan and Mike Kasnoff entered into a partnership to develop eco-friendly housing but it turned out the land was contaminated. Paul tried everything to save the project, including taking money from a loan shark, but there was too much contamination. After Ethan fell into a hole at the job site, Emma decided to change her plans and donate the land for a park. Brian Wheatley helped organize a benefit for the land.
PAST MARRIAGES
Harvey Snyder - deceased
FLINGS & RELATIONSHIPS
Dr. John Dixon
Cal Stricklyn
Ned Simon
RELATIVES
Lily Walsh Mason Snyder Grimaldi Snyder (adoptive granddaughter by Iva)
Rose D'Angelo (adoptive granddaughter by Iva - deceased)
Matthew John Dixon (grandson)
Abigail Williams (granddaughter)
Aaron Snyder (grandson)
Luke Snyder (adopted great grandson)
Faith Snyder (adopted great granddaughter/granddaughter)
Natalie Snyder (adopted great granddaughter/granddaughter)
Ethan Walsh Snyder (adopted great grandson/grandson)
Jade Taylor (adopted great granddaughter)
Brad Snyder (nephew)
Jack Snyder (nephew)
Josh Snyder Stricklyn (adopted nephew)
Sage Snyder (great niece)
Parker Munson (great nephew, adopted)
Liberty Ciccone (great-niece)
CHILDREN
Seth Snyder (son)
Iva Snyder Benedict (adoptive daughter)
Ellie Snyder (daughter)
Caleb Snyder (son)
Holden Snyder (son)
Meg Snyder (daughter)
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RELATED DAILY UPDATES
Tuesday, November 25 2008: An Invitation To Dinner...
At the farm, Emma and Janet get on one another's nerves as they both try to cook Thanksgiving dinner their way. Luke arrives; so do Jack and Sage. Jack tries to get Sage to apologize but Janet takes it easy on the kiddo and sends her inside. Luke comes out and takes Jack's bag; Jack and Janet go inside. Luke reaches into the bag and takes out a beer! Emma and Janet get back to their cooking duties; Jack kisses Janet, upsetting Sage. Holden returns and asks Jack to open a few cans. Meg asks Sage to watch over Ethan for a bit. Luke comes back inside, drinking alcohol from a coffee mug. Lily arrives with Lucinda and the girls, Brian comes in, too. Luke kisses Lucinda but gives Brian the cold shoulder. Emma jokes that Brian is too old for Lucinda as Luke walks out. Holden tells Lily about inviting Noah but says he doesn't think Noah will show up. On the porch, Luke pours another drink. Noah arrives! "Surprise," Luke drawls. Noah mentions seeing Holden at Java, which upsets Luke. Faith comes outside and hugs Noah. She takes Noah inside. Brian asks if he can help and Lucinda gives him some cans to open, too. He gets the canned squash open on the first try and Luke obnoxiously asks if he's a real man now! Lucinda tells Luke to back off and Luke leaves the kitchen. Holden says Aaron is in Seattle for the holiday. Natalie mentions that Sage won't play with any of them, which worries Janet. She leaves. Abigail calls to talk to Holden; Emma asks Meg to fetch the Elderberry wine from the porch. Paul arrives with a rose for her and apologizes for being late. He blames business. Lily and Jack meet on the porch; he is worried that Janet may have gone to Carly's.
Back at the farm, Holden asks Noah to give Luke some time. Emma asks the men to go after the Hubbard Squash. Brian asks about the squash and Lucinda tells him about the traditional hacking of the squash. Meg and Paul come in as Janet returns with Carly. Emma welcomes her. Jack says the boys and Libs are eating with Brad and Katie at Tom and Margo's. Sage is thrilled to see Carly. Holden and the boys arrive with the squash and saw it apart. Brian and Jack take turns sawing it and then Paul does a round of sawing. Luke makes more 'real man' comments to Brian until Noah pulls him away. Jack thanks Janet for bringing Carly because it made Sage so happy. The family sits down to dinner. Emma tells the family she is grateful they are all there. Jack and Janet hold hands, so do Lily and Holden. Meg and Paul talk about their baby and announce they are having a girl. Paul says they are going to name the baby Eliza; Emma starts to cry. Luke rolls his eyes when Emma welcomes Brian. Holden asks about wedding plans and Janet announces they are getting married on New Year's Eve! The family joins hands as Emma prays over the meal and Jack offers a toast to Emma. After the meal, Lily and Carly clean up. Carly mentions that New Year's Eve is Parker's birthday; she is upset that the day isn't just about him any longer. Sage listens as Lily says it is time to move forward. Sage goes to the porch where Jack and Janet are sitting alone. She asks if Janet really invited Carly; she says she did and Sage thanks her. She apologizes for all the bad things she has done and Janet forgives her. Jack hugs her; Carly watches from the kitchen. As Noah is leaving, Luke thanks him for coming by. Noah asks what is going on with Brian; Luke says he should ask Brian. Brian comes outside and says he and Lucinda are leaving. Noah leaves. Brian brings up Luke's drinking but Luke won't talk to him; Brian tells him to get breath mints before his family finds out. Luke says Brian better keep his secret or he'll be sorry! He returns inside.
Friday, November 21 2008: Dusty and Josie Make Love!
At the farm, Meg suggests naming the baby Jennifer but Paul nixes the idea. "How about Ryan?" Meg asks. She suggests they move in together, shocking Paul. She says she wants to move in immediately. He kisses her. Emma walks in and Meg says the doctor visit was good. Emma hugs her and Paul hugs Emma, who is a bit sedated with him. Meg shows the sonogram picture and Emma gets excited about decorating for a baby. Paul says Meg is moving back to Fairwinds, shocking Emma. Meg says the baby needs them and this is what she wants. She goes upstairs to pack. Emma turns to Paul and says this is a bad idea. She changes her tune when Meg returns and stands by Meg's decision.
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