Let's make this birthday one to remember.

86 years old (Born on March 21, 1939)

Happy Birthday, Kathleen Widdoes! For someone who has masterfully navigated all the dramatic twists of Oakdale life since 1985 as beloved matriarch Emma Snyder—not to mention gracing "Another World" and charming audiences on "Ryan's Hope"—you sure know how to keep things interesting. Soap opera fans everywhere cherish your heartfelt performances, warmth, and humor through every episode.

Here's hoping your birthday celebration comes without any surprise plot twists or secret evil twins appearing at the door (though with soaps you never really know!). May this year bring even more success—and fewer melodramatic cliffhangers—in true soap-star style. Happy Birthday!