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25-05-2025
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Barbara Alyn Woods Turned Down Another Role to Take a Chance on 'One Tree Hill'
Barbara Alyn Woods revealed she was only supposed to be on 'One Tree Hill' for three episodes She declined an offer to be on another show to take a chance on the teen drama Woods ended up starring on 'OTH' for the majority of the show's nine-season runBarbara Alyn Woods originally wasn't supposed to be on One Tree Hill for more than three episodes. Woods, 63, revealed her character, Deb Scott, wasn't meant for the long haul during an appearance on the Drama Queens podcast, hosted by former costars Bethany Joy Lenz and Robert Buckley. "What was the sort of initial concept of Deb? How big of a role were you supposed to have, and what did it look like?" Buckley asked. "Deb was a three-episode arc," Woods confessed to the shock of both Buckley and Lenz. Despite being slated for just a short stint on the show, Woods said she took a big leap of faith, hoping showrunners might change their mind. "I was on another show at the same time, not a regular, but a recurring role in L.A.," Woods recalled. "I knew that One Tree Hill wanted me for three episodes. I was in love with this character. I was in love with the show, the writing." "I don't think I saw into the future that I would be there further than three episodes, but I really wanted those three episodes," she added. "I had to choose between the two shows. And the other show would have possibly taken me further as well. I had to choose, and I chose One Tree Hill, knowing that it was only three episodes." While Woods didn't name the other show she was debating, she was notably working on Providence and American Dreams around the same time. Her gut instincts were right, and, of course, fans of the teen drama know that she stayed on for far more than just three episodes. "They extended, and I never went home," she recalled. "So after three episodes, they said, 'Well, they wanna keep you here.' So I didn't even pack for it. I never even went home." Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. Woods ended up playing the mother of James Lafferty's character, Nathan Scott, for the majority of the show's run. Woods, Lenz and Buckley joked that the direction of her character changed from "boring" to a "cautionary tale" as the series went on. However, Woods said "it was so much fun" playing a character that went off the rails a bit. "My theory is that the writers on One Tree Hill really wrote for us as they got to know us," Woods said. "Maybe wrote to our strengths, maybe added some comedy or not, and maybe tried to press some buttons, some emotional buttons where we didn't want them pressed." One Tree Hill ran for nine seasons, from 2003 to 2012. It can be streamed in full on Hulu and Max. Read the original article on People
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06-04-2025
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Azalea Festival Highlights: Must-see photos, videos from the parade, street fair and more
The N.C. Azalea Festival has been in full swing since Wednesday, April 2, bringing a flurry of events and brightly colored fashions to the Port City. Unlike in some years, the azaleas started blooming just in time for the festival. From the queen's coronation to the parade, the festival has put the spotlight on Wilmington, with tens of thousands of people attending events. Here's a look at some of the highlights from this year's festival. During the Queen's Coronation on Wednesday, April 2, Bethany Joy Lenz was crowned Queen Azalea. Lenz, who's known for her role in "One Tree Hill" and lived in Wilmington for a decade, expressed her deep connection to the city and its influence on her creativity. More: Queen Azalea Bethany Joy Lenz accepts crown with gratitude, sincerity and honor The Celebrity Reception, which is a private event, took place on Thursday, April 3 at Cape Fear Country Club. It provided festival sponsors an opportunity to see and meet the queen, invited guests and other festival dignitaries. A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held for the N.C. Azalea Festival Garden Tour at the Kenan House in Wilmington on Friday, April 4. The garden tour, which is sponsored by the Cape Fear Garden Club, is a self-guided tour that includes six private gardens, the University of North Carolina Wilmington's Kenan House and the Wise Alumni House, Airlie Gardens, and Rise Up Community Farm, a working vegetable farm whose volunteers raise healthy crops to fight food insecurity. It continues through Sunday, April 6. Azalea Garden Tour in Wilmington: What to know about tickets and the gardens After the Azalea Festival Garden Party on Friday, April 4 at Airlie Gardens, guests headed over to Bluewater Grill for the After Garden Get Down. The event included views of the Intracoastal Waterway, music, food and drinks. This year's parade on Saturday, April 5, saw the streets of downtown Wilmington lined with floats, marching bands, beauty queens and more. The street far offers something for everyone -- food, music, retail vendors and more. It takes place in downtown Wilmington, which has a variety of shopping and dining options, along with views of the Cape Fear River. It continues from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday, April 6. NC Azalea Festival Street Fair: Here's what to know about bands, entertainment and parking Plenty of people gathered on the Riverwalk in downtown Wilmington on Saturday, April 5, to see a fireworks show along the Cape Fear River. This article originally appeared on Wilmington StarNews: Azalea Festival 2025 parade, street fair, queen's coronation highlights
