Between 1999 and 2008, she brought the character Gwen Hotchkiss to life across nearly one thousand episodes of the popular NBC soap opera Passions, truly making a name for herself during that time. Before fame found her, life looked a bit different. Back then, she was busy being a spirited cheerleader at Garden City High School in New York, where her early passion for performance may have first taken root. Later, she continued building her path as a student at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, exploring what would eventually become a thriving acting career.
She shares a close family bond with her brother, Andreas, and together they were raised on Long Island, New York. Their parents? None other than business executive Helmut Huber and Susan Lucci, the celebrated actress best known for her role on All My Children. Growing up with such a dynamic background certainly set the stage for an interesting journey.
In her personal life, she found love and built a beautiful family with her husband, Alexander George Hesterberg III. Together, they welcomed four children—Royce, Brendan, Hayden, and Mason—bringing joy and meaning to every chapter of her story. Throughout it all, she’s remained grounded, focused, and deeply connected to the roles that matter most—both on screen and off.
She really brought the house down with her standout performance in Four Dogs and a Bone at New York City’s Harold Clurman Theater, where she played the leading role. It was clear from the start that she had a commanding presence on stage, capturing the audience’s attention with every scene. She handled the complex dynamics of the play with such grace and intensity, proving once again why she continues to be such a compelling figure in theater. And honestly, it’s moments like these—where she fully embodies a character—that remind us just how talented she truly is.