Hilary Summers

Hilary Summers is fictional character on the soap opera Life of Today. She is portrayed by Ciara Bravo and made her first appearance on the episode dated April 8, 1997, she is created by head writers Rae'Kwon Youmans and Alaina Aldrich. Upon her debut she and Ashton Brown were engaged but broken due his unresolved feelings for Katlyn Thomas. Bravo departed the role in 2000, but returned after an eleven-year absence but exit the role permantly in 2013.

Casting
Ciara Bravo debut the role of Hilary Summers April 8, 1997 on a recurring status. Viewers and critics recieved her well like and the producers upgraded her to a contract in June 1997. Bravo describes her character "well-done" and "put together" along with an "non-judgement" way. In February 2000, it was announce that Bravo was to exit the soap, reportedly due to budgetary cuts. Bravo exited on-screen April 27, 2000.

In 2011, it was announced that Ciara Bravo would be returning to soap as her old character. Bravo returned on-screen September 27, 2011. When Bravo was asked about her return she said: "It's another ride coming along this way at LOT." In June 2013, Bravo confirmed that she had been let go from LOT. She filmed her final scenes Wednesday, July 10, 2013. She exited August 30, 2013, when Hilary was killed off from the soap.