Rosanna Cabot

Rosanna Cabot
Cady McClain as Rosanna Cabot
As the World Turns character
Portrayed by	Yvonne Perry (1992–99) Cady McClain (2002–05, 2007–10)
Duration	1992–99, 2002–05, 2007–10
First appearance	1992
Last appearance	September 15, 2010
Created by	Douglas Marland
Introduced by	Laurence Caso (1992) Christopher Goutman (2002)
Classification	Final, recurring
Profile
Occupation	Entrepreneur
Residence	Oakdale, Illinois
Parents Alexander Cabot Sheila Washburn Cabot Siblings Carly Tenney Peter Cabot Lauren Cabot Spouse Craig Montgomery (2003–04, 2005–07) Jordan Sinclair (2004) Paul Ryan (2004–05, 2007–08) Children Cabot Sinclair (illegal adoption) Aunts and uncles Lee Washburn Nieces and nephews Nora Kasnoff Parker Snyder Joseph James "J.J." Snyder (adoptive) Sage Snyder Unknown Child

Rosanna Cabot is a fictional character on the American daytime soap opera, As the World Turns. The character was created by Yvonne Perry, who portrayed her from 1992 to 1999. In 2002, Daytime Emmy-winner Cady McClain took over the role and was consequently nominated twice for "Outstanding Supporting Actress" in 2003 and 2004, winning the award in the later year, becoming the most recognized actress for the role of Rosanna.

The role of Rosanna was originated by actress Yvonne Perry. Perry portrayed Rosanna from 1992 until her exit in 1999. In 2002, it was announced that actress Cady McClain, most known for her portrayal of Dixie Cooney Martin on ABC's daytime drama, "All My Children", would bring the character of Rosanna back to the canvas.

In a letter on her official site, McClain spoke about why she chose to take the role of Rosanna. She stated:

Personally, after Sept 11th, I started to reevaluate my life, as many of us have. I realized I was tired, creatively and physically, and I needed...something. A break, a change, something different to wake up my insides. It is hard work being an actor; it takes a lot of constant revitalization to give as much energy as we do. Originally, I had no real "plan." I just wanted to leave contract status and "keep the door open," as we say, so that Dixie could come back here and there. I still feel that way. She is pregnant, in Europe, and with a delicate physical condition, so...anything could happen in any amount of time. The powers that be were kind enough to leave me with this exit, and I am so very grateful to them. I never have taken their kindnesses for granted, nor do I intend to. It is just too important to me for that. When I was approached a few weeks after I shot my last day at AMC with the idea of coming to ATWT for a little stint to try out an old character that they were working on, I felt very flattered and interested to join the cast and try something new. I don't think you know this, but I have been a huge fan of ATWT. I know almost the characters, and who they've been involved with. I even feel a little star struck around certain actors who shall remain nameless!

McClain continued to portray the role, earning two nominations for "Outstanding Supporting Actress" during the 2003 and 2004 Daytime Emmys, winning for the role in 2004. In 2004, it was heavily rumored McClain had been let go from the series, due to budget cuts. However, executive producer quickly debunked such rumors, staying, "As far as the show is concerned, Cady McClain is and will continue to be a valued cast member of As The World Turns. Cady has brought her incredible talent to her portrayal of Rosanna, as witnessed by last year's [Outstanding Supporting Actress] Emmy nomination. Cady and her character are definitely part of future story plans.".