Gerry Strauss

Talk about growing up fast! It seems like yesterday that we sobbed at the trials and tribulations of onscreen widower Ben Affleck and his adorable daughter, played by the even more adorable Raquel Castro, in Jersey Girl.

We chatted about her road to success, her #ALPHABABE blog, and exactly what it takes to make it in her world these days.

She’s a world-traveled free spirit with a love of music and a hippie soul . . . and, for years, she also played one on TV.

former baywatch star. crusader against animal cruelty and global overpopulation.

Those who can't, teach . . . but those who can, teach way better.

energizer. motivator. digital innovator.

actress. athlete. diva.

image-maker. boot camp founder. marketing guru.

We chatted with Lilian about scoring the gig, facing her fears, and becoming the most well-rounded live performer on television today.

author. lover. fighter.