 In 2002, the role was rapidly aged when Jessica Dunphy was cast in the role; she remained in the role until her exit in 2005.In 2007, the character briefly crossed over to "The Young and the Restless" with actress Marnie Schulenburg in the role, who would continue her portrayal on "As the World Turns" until the series finale in 2010.For her portrayal of Alison, Schulenburg earned a Daytime Emmy Award nomination in the category of Outstanding Younger Actress in a Drama Series in 2010.