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'', portrayed by

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. She made her first appearance during the episode broadcast on June 13, 2012. Strong's casting was announced on April 5, 2011. Ann is the third wife of

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). The couple married in 2005 and Ann has become the matriarch of

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. She is protective of her stepson and loyal to her family.

Casting

On April 5, 2011, Matt Webb Mitovich from

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'' actress Brenda Strong had joined the cast of

's continuation of ''

''. Strong was cast in the role of Ann,

's (

) new wife. Strong previously made a guest appearance in the

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of ''Dallas'' in 1987 as "Cliff's One Night Stand".

Development

Introduced by their mutual friend Sue Ellen, Ann married Bobby Ewing seven years prior to the start of the show. She has become the matriarch of Southfork and proven to be a rock to her husband during his battles with his "dysfunctional relatives." Ann is also protective of her stepson,

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), and his rights to the family's land. Strong told ''

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's'' Jethro Nededog that Ann is the bridge between the old and new generation of the Ewing family. She explained "And because she is an outsider herself, she can relate to not feeling like she necessarily belongs, but at the same time is fiercely loyal to this family. So, she is the glue…" The actress stated that her character is strong and tenderhearted and later commented that she "will go toe-to-toe with anyone who messes with her loved ones. She's the modern-day Miss Ellie." Ann's mysterious secret that was hinted at in season 1 was revealed in season 2. A long time ago, Ann had a daughter with Harris Ryland named Emma. However, she was kidnapped at 18 months by her overprotective father Harris. Ann has now reunited with her daughter and hopes to have a future with her.

Family

Ann has a daughter with Harris Ryland called Emma Ryland (also known as Emma Brown). Her birth name is revealed in the second season as Emma Judith Ryland. Emma is played by

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.Scoop: Dallas Casts Emma Bell as Emma Judith Ryland
/ref> According to showrunner and creator of the revival series, Cynthia Cidre, Ann Ewing could have a brother.

References

External links

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