Rebecca Liberty Herbst
(Elizabeth Webber)

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VITAL STATISTICS
BIRTHPLACE: Encino, CA
BIRTHDATE: May 12, 1977
HEIGHT: 5'2
HAIR: Light Brown
EYES: Blue

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Best Wishes to Becky on her marriage to Michael Saucedo (ex-Juan) on June 1, 2001. They are expecting a baby later this year.

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Congratulations to Rebecca Herbst for winning The Soap Opera Digest's Award for outstanding younger lead actress!

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Biography

Elizabeth Webber on the ABC Television Network's "General Hospital" Becky Herbst originated the role of 15-year-old Elizabeth Webber in August of 1997. Twenty-one year-old Becky brings a refreshing flair to mischievous behavior as she portrays the misguided and misunderstood Elizabeth. "Always envious of her older sister Sarah, Elizabeth will definitely stir up some trouble," says Becky of her character. At the age of six, Becky told her mother that she wanted to be on television so that she could play with the toys. Since then, she has appeared in over 60 national commercials. She has guest-starred in many television series, including "Highway to Heaven," "L.A. Law," "Beverly Hills, 90210," "Step By Step," "Boy Meets World," "Sister Sister" and "Days of our Lives"; and guest starred in the recurring role of Kristen on "Brotherly Love." Becky also starred with Jaclyn Smith in the television movie, "Kaleidoscope." Most recently, Becky played Suzee, a series regular on cable's "Space Cases." She was featured with Christopher Lloyd in the feature film, "Why Me?," and has also starred in various educational videos. Although acting was a very key part of Becky's upbringing, she feels that she had a very normal childhood. "I always stayed in school and I went to the dances and the prom, and it was always my decision," explains Becky of growing up as an actress. As a competitive ice-skater, Becky had to make a choice between skating and acting at the age of 16. Just four years later, Becky loves to ice-skate and rollerblade in her free time, but is very happy with her decision. Becky and her many animals live with her family near Los Angeles.

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Fun Facts

Middle Name: Liberty
Favorite actor: Kevin Spacey
Favorite actress: Goldie Hawn
Favorite movie: Overboard
Greatest fear: suffocating
Favorite television show: General Hospital
Fav singer: Don Henley
Becky's skating career: She started ice-skating at the age of 4, and skated competitively for 12 years.
Most important household appliance : Refrigerator
Learning to cook: Becky is currently reading cookbooks because she is learning how to cook.
Favorite book: The Rainmaker, by John Grisham
Favorite food: Taco Bell
Least favorite food: Thai
Favorite comfort food: Yogurt pie
Favorite Song: "Black and white", by Michael Jackson
One thing she always wanted to try, but didn't: "Skydiving. I've always wanted to try it, but I don't know if I could do it once I was actually up there. Someone would have to push me. I've always thought about it and my dad has said he'd love to do it, so I think one day we might do it together."
Becky's Screen Test: Jonathan Jackson was her leading man and the scene involved a kiss! While Becky tried to be pretty calm about the situation, she thought it was a little more stressful for Jonathan.After all, four girls screen tested and he had to kiss them all!
Becky's Shyness: Becky says that she's nothing like the character she portrays. People mistook her in her younger days of being somewhat stuck up, but it was only because she was too shy to speak up.
Special Delivery: Becky can't coose the best letters that are sent to her. "There is not just one but conglomerate of girls who have written to share their personal storiess of the same violation (rape) my character has gone through. It is very sad, but confiding in me has given some of the girls a sense of strength to deal with it."
Puppy Trouble: Becky recently said goodbye to her favorite item of clothing when her puppy chewed up her sweater.
Rebecca's Animals: Becky has a few animals to keep her company after a long day at work. She has four cats, two dogs, a rabbit and a squirrel named Beaker. Becky loves animals.
Becky to the Rescue: Once Becky took in a squirrel with a broken limb and dislocated hip and nursed her back to health.
Greatest achievement: Beating her friend Nate at big boy push-ups
Sweetest thing anyone has ever done for her: "My mom has dedicated so much of her life in order for me to pursue my career, and my dad and sister support me too."
If Becky was not an actress: she feels she would probably be an interior designer
Cause Becky believes in: Prevention of animal cruelty
Becky's wish: “I would wish every wish every wish I ever wished would come true.”
Becky's most treasured posessions: baby blankies
Before bedtime: Rebecca says her prayers before she goes to bed each night.
Her most embarrassing moment: “I fell flat on my hands and knees in the parking lot before my GH screen test. It was pretty embarrassing. Only the guards saw me. That's my most recent one. I'm kinda klutzy."
Best trait: Compassionate
Worst trait: Grumpy in the morning
Biggest regret: Getting to the mall at 5:30 when it closes at 6
Something that makes her angry: ignorant drivers
Favorite Place to Live in: Los Angeles
Becky is often mistaken for: Kimberly Williams (Father of the Bride)
Becky's opinion on her appearance: “ I try not to dwell on my outside appearance; however, I’m a little short”. Hey who cares, Becky, you look great!
Her greatest love: Her family and Martinelli's sparkling apple cider
Smart career choice: She feels that choosing acting over ice-skating was the smartest thing she ever did.
Quality she likes most in a male: 100 percent male and no criminal record
Her Hero is : her Mom
Her favorite Halloween costume: "I was a bag of jellybeans, and I stuck my feet and arms through a clear - plastic trash bag and filled it with itty bitty colored balloons. It was the best costume because it was totally original and no one had ever seen it before. But it was also the worst because my balloons kept popping. By the end of the night I had half a bag left."
Becky's relationship with Ingo Rademacher: For a while, Rebecca was involved with “GH” co-star, IngoRademacher (Jax). While theyare no longertogether, she says "We are better friends now than we were before".
Her favorite snack is: cheese and crackers
Her favorite classic TV show is: Bewitched
She can't live without: antibacterial soap
Her hated household chore: vacuuming
Becky wants to have her own design firm: For the '98 emmy awards she designed her own gown with the help of her seamstress mom. She wants to call the firm "Liberty Designs".

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AOL CHAT

Becky: Hi everyone.
This is ABCTim. Becky is on the phone with me and from now on, the words will be hers. Let's take the first question.....

Question: Becky, do you have an email address where the fans can communicate with you?
Becky: No, I don't unfortunately. I don't spend as much time on the computer as I would like to.

Question: Are you and Jonathan Jackson going out?
Becky: No, we're not. We're just good friends.

Question: I read that you were dating Ingo. Are you still dating him?
Becky: No, we're not dating either.

Question: Do you like the way your storyline is evolving?
Becky: Yes I do. I'm really enjoying the storyline. It gives me a chance to play Liz in several different ways.

Question: Is this whole blackmailer story line going to let us know who raped Liz?
Becky: You'll will have to wait and see!

Question: Becky, really love your portrayal of Elizabeth Webber. Looks like Emmy material to me. Read in your bio on GH web site you have many animals. What do you have and what is your favorite?
Becky: I have 4 cats, 2 dogs, 1 rabbit and 1 squirrel. The squirrel is definitely my baby.

Question: Who do you see as a possible mate for Liz besides Lucky?
Becky: Elizabeth doesn't have eyes for anyone else.

Question: Is there any actor on the show that you would like to work with that you haven't worked with yet or you don't often get a chance to work with?
Becky: Billy Warlock (AJ). I think he's an amazing actor.

Question: What is it like working with Jonathan Jackson?
Becky: I couldn't have asked for a better acting partner.

Question: Becky, I have a 13 year old daughter and she loves you guys. Are you proud of the story line? It is so true to life, was it hard to do?
Becky: I'm extremely proud at the direction the storyline has taken. I feel that it has helped several young women out there cope with rape as I learned in my fan mail.

Question: Hi Becky. I am Kourtney. My questions are, How has General Hospital impacted and changed your life? Do you plan on staying on the show for a long time? And is it hard to not blush being around all of those hot guys on the set?
Becky: I feel blessed being part of the GH family. As an actor, I'm grateful I have a steady job. And yes, I blush everyday when I go to work.

Question: Hey, what is your favorite tv show?
Becky: Ally McBeal. I'd love to be on a show like that one day.

Question: Becky, I read somewhere that you do quite a bit of impressive sewing.....could you offer me any tips, as I am a first-time quilter....making a quilt for my best friend's first baby. You and Jonathan are FABULOUS!! What are your other interests?
Becky: I don't have any specific tips because I am a beginner myself. Everything I learned I learned from my mother. I love to do interior designing.

Question: Is there anything particular story you would like to see your character have?
Becky: I would like to the budding romance between Lucky and Liz move into something greater.

Question: What are Tyler Christopher and Amber Tamblyn like to work with?
Becky: Amber is a little ball of energy. She brings a lot of life to the set. Tyler is a comedian in his own quiet way.

Question: What has been your favorite character to play yet in your career?
Becky: Definitely Elizabeth Webber because playing her allows me to stretch my acting abilities.

Question: Becky, do you sing at all, and do you know of any secrets for a starter to get started. (or any helpful info?)
Becky: I have the worst voice in the world!

Question: Becky...who was your biggest influence in your life?
Becky: My mother -- I wouldn't be where I am today without her and the support of my family.

Question: Becky, how old are you, and what's you zodiac sign?
Becky: I'm 21 and a Taurus.

Question: Your acting has been phenomenal throughout the entire rape storyline. What would winning an Emmy mean to you?
Becky: It's a little premature to think about it at this point, but it would be one of my greatest achievements so far.

Question: Hi Becky. You are a great actress. What was your first acting experience?
Becky: I was 6 years old and I did a commercial for Banner toilet paper.

Question: You are such a gifted actress! Your storyline is so real! Was it hard to portray such a difference in your character?
Becky: Thank you. Yes is was difficult but the challenge was exciting.

Question: Becky, I really enjoy your work on GH and I think that you and Lucky make a wonderful couple. Do you think that Liz will ever find closure with her rape?
Becky: Even if she does find out who her rapist is, it will always remain a part of her life. I don't think people who have been raped find 100% closure.

Question: What is it like playing someone younger that you are?
Becky: Considering the fact that I look so much younger than I really am, I have never played my real age. Since I was 15 at one point in my life, it comes naturally to me.

Question: Hi Becky, do you have a favorite scene you've done at GH so far? By the way, you've been incredible, it's a joy to watch you and Jonathan.
Becky: There are some scenes airing in the next couple of weeks that mean the most to me.

Question: Will you be at soap weekend?
Becky: Yes. I'm very excited to be going to Super Soap Weekend!

Question: Your scenes with Genie Francis have been great. What is she like to work with?
Becky: I love working with Genie. We connect really well during our scenes.

Question: Becky, have you ever considered going into modeling?
Becky: Never. Modeling has never been my thing.

Question: Becky what should the viewers expect to see in the future for Lucky and Liz?
Becky: You'll have to stay tuned!

Question: How many times did you shoot the first kiss scene?
Becky: Three times. Jonathan came up with some great ideas and we tried it his way a few times. That is what ended up airing.

Question: What kind of music do you listen to Becky?
Becky: All kinds, except for hard rock. I am partial to music I can dance to and country music.

Question: I am sure I remember you on a sitcom as someones friend maybe? What other acting jobs may I be thinking of?
Becky: I've done several small parts on sitcoms. I did 7 episodes of Brotherly Love. I also did Boy Meets World, Step By Step and Sister, Sister.

Question: Are you dating anyone?
Becky: No, I'm not at the moment.

Question: Is GH the first soap you have ever been on?
Becky: No, I did a bit part playing an AIDS patient on Days Of Our Lives.

Question: What are you dressing up as for Halloween?
Becky: I haven't decided yet but I'm thinking about being an angel, a fairy or a super hero.

Question: Becky, do you think you'll be in any movies sometime?
Becky: Of course I would love to do movies one day, especially period pieces.

Question: How did you start acting? Did you take classes?
Becky: I started by doing commercials as a child.

Question: The whole GH cast is really talented. How does it feel working with such an incredible cast?
Becky: I was extremely intimidated to work with Tony Geary and Genie Francis in the beginning but that changed. I feel so blessed and privileged to work with this incredible cast.

Question: Hey Rebecca! I totally loved the way you did the rape storyline. Did you have to research anything like Kimberly McCullough did for her AIDS storyline?
Becky: I spent hours on the phone with the writer, Michele Val Jean, who is a rape survivor herself.

Question: Do you or anyone from GH ever read the GH message boards and if so what do you think?
Becky: No, I don't read them.

Question: Was it really embarrassing doing your first kissing scene with "Lucky"?
Becky: Embarrassed isn't the word, but I couldn't have been more nervous.

Question: Do you like the new Liz or the old bad girl Liz better?
Becky: I like the new Liz, but that bad girl didn't completely go away.

Question: Are you and Ingo Rademacher good friends off the show?
Becky: Extremely good friends.

Question: Did pretending to be raped (Liz) change the way you look at things?
Becky: Absolutely. I'm more aware of where I am and who I'm with.

Question: Who do you hang out with on the show?
Becky: I hang out with Amber Tamblyn and Ingo.

Question: Becky, what did it take for you to prep for the role you play as a rape victim?
Becky: I tried not to think about it until I actually had to do it. When the time came, I just wanted to do it and get it over with.

Question: What's your favorite aspect of your character?
Becky: I like that she has a spirited yet devious side to her. Through the course of the past 6 months I like the fact she's become a more compassionate and emotional 15 year old.

ABCTim here. We have time for one more.....

Question: How do you spend your spare time?
Becky: I enjoy staying at home and doing anything outdoors. I love to roller blade!

Becky: Thanks for joining us everyone! See you at Super Soap!