Jennifer (born 19 Jun 1973 in Fresno, CA) played Jennifer Rose from 1977 through 1978. She was the last young child to play Jennifer. When she left, Jennifer was sent off to boarding school.

Jennifer celebrated her birthday on the set in the late 70s. Also present for the celebration were Richard Guthrie {David Banning} and her little brother, Erick, who played Scotty Banning. The Petersens were the first brother and sister pair to play characters who weren't related on the show. In the 80s, Samantha Barrows and Mercer Barrows III played Noelle Curtis and Charlie Jannings.