Ashlee Wolfe is a fictional character on

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's daytime drama ''

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''. She was portrayed by

Caitlin Van Zandt Caitlin Van Zandt (born July 17, 1985, in New York City) is an American actor. She is best known for her role on '' Guiding Light'' as Ashlee Wolfe, and as Allegra Marie Sacrimoni on the HBO series, ''The Sopranos''. Despite appearing on the ...

from April 25, 2006 to the show's ending in September 2009. The character was subjected to various pressures due to her being overweight and attempted to rise above the ridicule by dating

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and change her life. Van Zandt's decision to have the lap-band surgery influenced her character's storyline when Ashlee received it as well. The storyline received much press attention as Van Zandt became a supporter and image of healthy living and eating habits.

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{{Guiding Light Wolfe, Ashlee Television characters introduced in 2006