joie lenz

ask the expert

tv guide online (feb. 2, 2000)

Dear Reiner,
How many actresses have played Michelle on GL, and who, in your opinion, was the best?

— Sharon

Dear Sharon,

Three actresses have played Michelle since she aged into a pre-teen: Rachel Miner, Rebecca Budig and Joie Lenz. All three actresses have their merits, but I'm split between sweet-and-sensitive Miner and Zimmer-in-training Lenz for the title of "Best Michelle." Budig, who is amazing as AMC's Greenlee these days, was miscast and never seemed to click in the role.

— Jonathan Reiner