Carrie Brady - Casting and Creation

Casting and Creation

The role of Carrie was originated by child actress Andrea Barber, who is best known for having portrayed Kimmy on the television series Full House. Barber started portraying a young Carrie, but the left the serial to star on Full House in 1986. She was succeeded by Christie Clark, who was only eleven at the time. Clark remained with the serial until January 1991, when producers wanted to age the character. She went on to appear on other shows such as General Hospital, and appeared in movies such as A Nightmare on Elm Street Part 2: Freddy's Revenge. Meanwhile, the show briefly re-cast Carrie with actress Tracy Middendorf from December 1991 to December 14, 1992. Producers asked Clark to return in 1992. In June 1999, it was reported by Soap Opera Digest that Clark would exit that fall, and she left that November.

"Definitely. People have watched me grow up as Carrie on DAYS. I also feel like I've never wanted to play Carrie more. So yes, I think there is more story to tell. I just don't think it's over"

— Clark on whether she thinks Carrie's story is up since her April 2012 firing.

In 2005, it was announced that Carrie and Austin would return to the series. Austin, played by Austin Peck returned in July 2005 while Clark reprised the role as Carrie in December 2005. The return turned out brief, and Clark left the show a year later on October 2006. The matriarch of the show, Alice Horton (Frances Reid), died in 2010. The show planned a two week tribute to the actress, and brought back longtime fan favorites back to the show to pay their respects. Clark was included in the tribute and returned in June 2010. She popped up again on a phone call with Sami in February 2011. In 2011, it was announced that Carrie and Austin would return permanently in September 2011. Their return was brought about to please fans and in an attempt to lure old fans of the show back.

Clark's return, however, was short-lived. In April 2012, it was announced that Clark, along with Muldoon, had been let go from the series. Clark's mother, Cathy, unveiled on Facebook: "Hey guys just wanted to say I'm in mourning. I've known since last Tues, that they let Christie, Patrick and Matt go. It's really sad. Christie has been soooo sad. She felt like she did a great job, and couldn't believe it.... I'm so sad to see her so sad. Please write in if you'd like. Cuz they told her there was a possibility she could come back".

"No. Patrick kept saying, 'I think it might be happening.' I told him he was crazy, but he was right."

— Clark on whether she saw her shocking firing in April 2012.

The role has garnered attention for Clark who was Nominated for Outstanding Younger Actress at the Daytime Emmy's in 1997, and again in 1998. She won a Soap Opera Digest Award with co-star Austin Peck for Hottest Romance in 1997. She was also nominated for Best Young Actress in a Daytime Drama at the Young Artist Awards in 1990, and Nominated for Best Young Actress in a Daytime Drama at the Young Artist Awards in 1989.