Kelly Capwell

Kelly Capwell
Robin Wright as Kelly Capwell (1985)
Santa Barbara character
Portrayed by	Robin Wright (1984–88) Kimberly McArthur (1988–89) Carrington Garland (1989–91) Eileen Davidson (1991–93)
Duration	1984–93
First appearance	Episode 1 July 30, 1984
Last appearance	Episode 2137 January 15, 1993
Created by	Bridget and Jerome Dobson
Profile
Occupation	Waitress at Le Mesa Advertising Executive at Delta Pharmecuticals Employee at Capwell Enterprises Employee at Amonti Enterprises
Father C.C. Capwell Mother Sophia Capwell Brothers Ted Capwell Sisters Eden Capwell Half-brothers Mason Capwell Brick Wallace Greg Hughes Channing Capwell III Husband Joe Perkins (1985) Jeffrey Conrad (1987–89) Quinn Armitage (1990–91) Grandfathers Emmett Capwell Grandmothers Adriana Wayne Uncles Grant Capwell Nephews Johnny Wallace (adoptive) Nieces Samantha Capwell Adriana Castillo First cousins Madeline Capwell Courtney Capwell

Kelly Capwell (formerly Perkins, Conrad and Armitage) is a fictional character from the American soap opera Santa Barbara. She was one of the original characters on the show, and was one of three characters on the show that was recast three times. She was first portrayed by American actress Robin Wright from July 30, 1984 to June 24, 1988. Having played the character for the longest amount of time, Robin was the favorite Kelly of the audience. The second actress, Kimberly McArthur portrayed the role from June 27, 1988 to February 10, 1989. The third actress, Carrington Garland, played the role from March 23, 1989 to September 27, 1991. The final actress to portray the role was Eileen Davidson, from November 8, 1991 to the show's end on January 15, 1993.

Kelly Capwell, the daughter of rich businessman C.C. Capwell, appeared in the very first episode of the series. Although in a relationship with Peter Flint, Kelly was still in love with her childhood sweetheart, Joe Perkins. When Joe was released from prison after serving five years for the murder of her brother, Channing Capwell Jr., Kelly at first denied her love for Joe, but eventually she admitted that she still loved him. Peter, a dangerous gigolo, tried various schemes to separate Joe and Kelly, but was unsuccessful.

Peter turned into a serial killer, murdering 4 women who looked like Kelly and leaving a white carnation beside each victim. Peter eventually attacked Kelly, but she was rescued before her wedding to Joe. After the wedding, however, Peter took Joe hostage. Peter shot Joe, causing him to fall out of a window, and Joe died at the hospital. Peter also tried to kill Kelly, but Cruz Castillo managed to shoot Peter down before he could get to her. Kelly was heartbroken.