In the Soap Opera Spotlight: Amelia Heinle

Amelia Heinle is about to make a strong come back on The Young and the Restless.

The actress - just gave birth to a child with husband and co-star Thad Luckibnbill - has been away on maternity leave, but will make quite the impact shortly. Here are a few fun facts about Heinle:

• On the set of Loving, Heinle became close friends with the late Nancy Addison Altman, who portrayed her mother.

• Heinle played Jack in the pilot for Jack and Jill, but was replaced by Amanda Peet.

• Soap Opera Digest named her one of the "Most Beautiful Women" in daytime.

• Appeared on All My Children from 2001-2004.

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