Caitlin Atkins
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| Neighbours character | |||
| Portrayed by | Emily Milburn | ||
| Duration | 1997–1998 | ||
| First appearance | 29 September 1997 | ||
| Last appearance | 24 June 1998 | ||
| Introduced by | Stanley Walsh | ||
| Classification | Former; regular | ||
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| Occupation | Student Swimmer |
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| Home | Adelaide | ||
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| Brothers |
Nicholas Atkins Ben Atkins (adoptive) |
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Caitlin Atkins is a fictional character from the Australian soap opera Neighbours, played by Emily Milburn. She made her first screen appearance during the episode broadcast on 29 September 1997 and departed on 24 June 1998.
Milburn originally auditioned for the role of Anne Wilkinson, but it was Brooke Satchwell who was eventually cast. Of her audition, Milburn said "It was the worst audition I'd ever done. Afterwards I bawled my eyes out. I thought I'd never work for Neighbours, but six months later I got the part of Caitlin." Milburn added that it was great being part of the cast, which felt like a family to her.
"Wilful and manipulative, Ben Atkins' younger sister Caitlin is trouble with a capital T."
Caitlin arrived in Erinsborough to live with her adopted brother, Ben (Brett Cousins), while their parents went overseas for work. Caitlin decided to stay in Ramsay Street and "fire up the neighbourhood" when she felt lost and rejected by her parents. Describing the character's personality, a writer for the Illawarra Mercury said "Caitlin Atkins manages to stir up trouble in Ramsay Street, hiding her inner feelings under an air of tough bravado." Milburn found that Caitlin was very different from her and she called Caitlin her "worst nightmare." She said "I had to think about my worst nightmare and play it like that because I'm usually pretty calm. I hold back a little bit and I don't think like Caitlin does, but it was fun to cut loose and just go for it." Milburn told Annette Dasey of Inside Soap that Caitlin is a "crazy woman" at first as she wants to be noticed and popular. Although she is strong willed, Caitlin has a vulnerable side too.
Caitlin was a talented swimmer and a writer for the BBC said she "displayed an intense dedication to her training regime." Milburn was also an accomplished swimmer and said she and Caitlin shared the same strength and determination. Caitlin makes finding a boyfriend her priority and she set her sights on her training partner, Billy Kennedy (Jesse Spencer). Milburn explained that Caitlin falls for Billy immediately and she does not care that he is dating Anne Wilkinson. Caitlin wants him and prepares to go all out to get him. The BBC writer said Caitlin becomes "quite a determined young woman" and uses her "feminine wiles" to try to date Billy. Caitlin and Billy later kiss, which causes heartache for Anne. Caitlin continues to pursue Billy and Michelle Hamer of The Sydney Morning Herald branded Caitlin a "scheming teen temptress." Caitlin later dates fellow swimmer, Josh Hughes (Sullivan Stapleton).
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