Ann Ewing (nee Smith; formerly Ryland) is a fictional character from
the TNT soap opera Dallas, portrayed by Brenda Strong. She made her
first appearance during the episode broadcast on June 13, 2012.
Strong's casting was announced on April 5, 2011. Ann is the third wife
of Bobby Ewing (Patrick Duffy). The couple married in 2005 and Ann has
become the matriarch of Southfork Ranch. She is protective of her
stepson and loyal to her family.On April 5, 2011, Matt Webb Mitovich
from TVLine reported former Desperate Housewives actress Brenda Strong
had joined the cast of TNT's continuation of Dallas. Strong was cast
in the role of Ann, Bobby Ewing's (Patrick Duffy) new wife. Strong
previously made a guest appearance in the original series of Dallas in
1987 as "Cliff's One Night Stand".Introduced by their mutual friend
Sue Ellen, Ann married Bobby Ewing seven years prior to the start of
the show. She has become the matriarch of Southfork and proven to be a
rock to her husband during his battles with his "dysfunctional
relatives." Ann is also protective of her stepson, Christopher Ewing
(Jesse Metcalfe), and his rights to the family's land. Strong told The
Hollywood Reporter's Jethro Nededog that Ann is the bridge between the
old and new generation of the Ewing family. She explained "And because
she is an outsider herself, she can relate to not feeling like she
necessarily belongs, but at the same time is fiercely loyal to this
family. So, she is the glue…" The actress stated that her character
is strong and tenderhearted and later commented that she "will go
toe-to-toe with anyone who messes with her loved ones. She's the
modern-day Miss Ellie." Ann's mysterious secret that was hinted at in
season 1 was revealed in season 2. A long time ago, Ann had a daughter
with Harris Ryland named Emma. However, she was kidnapped at 18 months
by her overprotective father Harris. Ann has now reunited with her
daughter and hopes to have a future with her.Ann has a daughter with
Harris Ryland called Emma Ryland (also known as Emma Brown). Her birth
name is revealed in the second season as Emma Judith Ryland. Emma is
played by Emma Bell. According to showrunner and creator of the
revival series, Cynthia Cidre, Ann Ewing could have a brother. Harris Ryland Biography, NetWorth, Height, Age, Weight, Family, Married, Son, Daughter