The role of Carrie was originated by child actress Andrea Barber from August 4, 1982 to March 21, 1986. She was succeeded by Clark, who was only twelve years old at the time, on April 14, 1986. Clark remained with the serial until January 14, 1991, when producers wanted to age the character. She went on to appear on other shows such as "General Hospital", and appeared in movies such as . Meanwhile, the show briefly re-cast Carrie with actress Tracy Middendorf from January 10, 1992 to December 14, 1992. Producers asked Clark to return on December 18, 1992. In June 1999, it was reported by "Soap Opera Digest" that Clark would exit that fall, and she left on November 19, 1999.