Katie Mitchell

Katie Mitchell is fictional character on the soap opera, '''Life of Today. '''She is portrayed by DeAria Phoenix, who originated the role. Much of her history involves her former husband, Scott Winters, and her former rivalry with her sister, Nina Mitchell , and her new rival with Hanna Foster.

Casting
DeAria Phoenix was hired the portray the reluctant "Katie Mitchell." The character was initially planned to a one year role on a recurring status, but the producers decided to extend her stay on a contract. In early January 1996, Phoenix was experiencing contract negotiations and was set to leave the series. In March 1996, Phoenix was taken off her contract and bumped to recurring status, upon her request.

In 2005, Phoenix experience contract negotiations again, instead of killing off the character, she took a leave absence from June 7, 2005 to December 23, 2005. She returned December 26, 2005.

In April 2012, Phoenix took a leave of absence from show, which last six months, She returned November 2, 2012 on a recurring status.