But Kelly Carlson , who played the ex-porn star wife of Christian Julian McMahon , says even the most outrageous scenes were "just a regular day at work. She also told us how she kept herself separate from her wild character. Carlson: I think it makes sense because if Kimber and Christian had a breakup at the end of the series, they're not going to get back together. And then there's no reason for Kimber to be there. Her whole life is Christian.