Bree Williamson
Also known as Bree Roberts
Career
Active 1999 – present
Biography
About Bree Williamson
Canadian actress Bree Williamson has built a long career in television, starting in 1999 when she was around 19 years old. Born in Toronto, Ontario, on December 28, 1979, she studied at Bayview Glen School and the University of Toronto before landing her breakout role. She played Jessica Buchanan on the ABC soap opera One Life to Live from February 5, 2003, until the series ended in 2012.
On One Life to Live, Williamson portrayed Jessica's alternate personalities, "Tess," from 2005 to 2006 and again in 2008 and 2011. The role brought her three Daytime Emmy nominations for Outstanding Supporting Actress in 2009, 2010, and 2011. Interestingly, she had originally auditioned for a different part on the show, Jen Rappaport, but was turned down because she looked nearly identical to Erin Torpey, who was then playing Jessica. When Torpey left in January 2003, Williamson was remembered and offered the role, and many viewers didn't notice the change.
Beyond soap operas, Williamson appeared on Gossip Girl in 2009 and 2010 as Brandeis, joined Haven as Dr. Claire Callahan in 2012, and played Vivian Bowers in flashbacks on Deception in 2013. She starred in the Hallmark film Portrait of Love in 2015 and originated the role of Claudette Beaulieu on General Hospital in July 2016. She also won a Fear Award for Best Actress in 2016 for A Beginner's Guide to Snuff. In her personal life, she married Josh Evans in 2005, but they separated in 2007. She later married Michael Roberts in 2008, and they welcomed their son McGreggor Edward Roberts in 2010. Williamson is 46 years old, stands 5'6", and has blonde hair and blue eyes.
Record
Profile details
Personal
- Years Active
- 1999-present (started around 19 years old; 27 years active)
- Birthplace
- Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- Ethnicity
- Caucasian
- Sexuality
- Straight
Body
- Hair Color
- Blonde
- Eye Color
- Blue
- Weight
- 121 lbs (or 55 kg)
- Measurements
- 36–24–34 (B–W–H) · WHR 0.71
- Bra/Cup Size
- 34B show conversions - UK: 34B, EU: 75B, AU: 12B, JP: 75B
- Boobs
- Real/Natural
- Tattoos
- None
- Piercings
- None
Extra
- Instagram Followers
- 18k (as of April 2026)
Frequently asked
How did Bree Williamson get her role as Jessica Buchanan on One Life to Live?
She originally auditioned for a different character, Jen Rappaport, but was rejected because she resembled Erin Torpey, who played Jessica at the time. When Torpey left in January 2003, Williamson was offered the part.
What recognition did Bree Williamson receive for her work on One Life to Live?
She was nominated for a Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress three times: in 2009, 2010, and 2011.
Has Bree Williamson appeared in any shows besides soap operas?
Yes, she had roles on Gossip Girl, Haven, and Deception, and starred in the Hallmark film Portrait of Love.
Did you know
- She married Josh Evans in December 2005 and announced their separation in June 2007.
- She married Michael Roberts in 2008 and their son McGreggor Edward Roberts was born in September 2010.
- Williamson won a Fear Award for Best Actress for A Beginner's Guide to Snuff in 2016.
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