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102 || CELEBRITY MAGAZINE || MAY-JUNE 2017ennifer Holland stars in the leading role of CMT%u2019s series Sun Records which tells the story of the birth of rock %u2018n%u2019 roll through the eyes of Sun Records creator Sam Phillips (Chad Michael Murray). Holland plays his wife Becky, whose dedication and loyalty to her husband contributed to the success of his businessHolland was born in Chicago, but moved around a lot as a child, attending several different schools in Illinois and Florida. She discovered an early talent in gymnastics, competing professionally until she was 12, ultimately realizing it was not her future. Looking back, she believes gymnastics instilled in her an impeccable work ethic and appreciation for performing in front of an audience, leading her to where she is today. In high school she found her calling when she joined the drama program.While still in high school she moved to Los Angeles to pursue acting, and soon began booking roles in film and television projects. Early in her career, she starred in the American Pie series film American Pie Presents: The Book of Love. Other credits include the Anthony Zuiker (CSI franchise) created thriller Level 26: Dark Revelations, as well as numerous television series such as American Horror Story, Rizzoli & Isles, Bones, The Glades and Rush Hour, among others. Sun Records marks her first series regular role, and she is excited to share the story of the real Becky Phillips, who was a strong, talented and driven woman.When not on set, Holland pursues her love of photography and writing, and stays very active by hiking, doing pilates or running. She also loves animals and is excited to start a mini-farm at her new home.From an audience perspective it%u2019s unanimous that your portrayal of Becky Phillips in Sun Records is backed not only by your talent, but by a lot of research as well. What traits of Becky Phillips%u2019 do you most enjoy portraying?Well, thank you audience! Becky goes through a rollercoaster in the first season.%u00a0%u00a0In episode one, you can see how hopeful and supportive she is of the decision to uproot their lives to Memphis and put everything they have into this dream of Sam%u2019s to open a recording studio. By mid-season you really start to see how Becky has pushed her own needs aside to keep Sam happy and healthy, and by the end of the season she really ends up in a completely different place emotionally than where the audience met her. I think that journey that she goes on of trying to find herself, who%u2019s been lost while taking care of others, is the most enjoyable part about playing Becky. I really like that she begins the story very stifled, quite typical of where housewives were in stature in the 50s. It gives her so much room to grow, and that%u2019s exciting to think about if we get more seasons.a c t r e s s : Jennifer Hollandwww.instagram.com/jenniferlholland www.twitter.com/JennLhollandQ&A By: Rachel GreinerPhoto Credit: Marc CartwrightHair: Louise MoonMake-up: Bethany K arlyn