# Soap Princess and Video Game Icon Emily O'Brien

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Podcast: [Soapy Hosted by Rebecca Budig and Greg Rikaart](https://stenobird.com/podcast/soapy-hosted-by-rebecca-budig-and-greg-rikaart-7388158)
Published: 2026-07-21T07:30:00+00:00
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Duration seconds: 3000

## Resource

Emily O'Brien joins hosts Rebecca Budig and Greg Rikaart. The Days of Our Lives star tells us about her eclectic journey on Days and The Young and the Restless. Emily also tells us about her proflic career as an actress and voice on many of the world's most popular video games. Emily shares how she stumbled into being the first-ever test subject for digital technology used in films like Avatar. The Daytime Emmy-nominated actress also reveals how she landed her first jobs in Hollywood just as it felt like she may have to beg her parents for money. SOAPY is a weekly love letter to and celebration of the Soap Industry, hosted by Soap royalty Rebecca Budig and Greg Rikaart. Enjoy the podcast on CBS's YouTube channel, on the free Audacy app, and wherever you get your podcasts.

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