Eric Winter debuted as Rex Brady in Days of Our Lives in 2002 and played the role until 2005. Kyle Lowder took over in 2018 and continues to portray Rex on a recurring basis.
Rex first appeared on July 8, 2002, as the twin brother of Cassie Brady and the son of Roman Brady and Kate Roberts. His storyline focused on his relationship with Sarah and his struggle to discover his true identity and parents.
Rex last appeared in 2019 when Sarah broke the engagement after she got to know that he cheated on her with Mimi and she was pregnant with his child. After which he left the city of Salem. Thereafter, he is often seen returning to Salem for Sarah and various other storylines that require his presence.
Days of Our Lives: Rex Brady's story arc
Rex Brady, the son of Roman Brady and Kate Roberts, was introduced on Days of Our Lives as one of the "Gemini Twins," along with his sister Cassie. Rex and Cassie first thought that they were aliens because their origin was a mystery. But soon, they found out that they were a product of a genetic experiment by Stefano DiMera and Marlena Evans. Because of this, the artificial DNA of Roman and Kate was extracted to create them.
In his early years, Rex Brady faced several challenges while searching for his true identity. He dated Mimi Lockhart, but their relationship ended when Rex discovered she had aborted their child without telling him, leading him to leave Salem. Years later, Rex returned and reunited with Sarah Horton.
They got engaged, but Sarah ended it after discovering his infidelity. Heartbroken, she called off the wedding, and Rex left Salem again. He made a surprising return when he delivered Kristen DiMera's baby during a medical emergency.
His romances and tainted relationships with his siblings have dominated his stay in Salem. Rex still keeps on coming and going from Salem whenever there is chaos. Flawed, yes, but the Brady branch isn't quite complete without him as a medical professional and his powerhouse of personal connections to keep him etched in the ever-ongoing saga that is Days of Our Lives.
Who played Rex Brady on Days of Our Lives?
Eric Winter and Kyle Lowder are the two actors who have played Rex Brady on DOOL.
Initially, Eric Winter portrayed the character of Rex from 2002 to 2005. During his time as Rex, the character became the focal point for several interesting storylines, including the "Gemini Twins" mystery and romantic trysts with Mimi Lockhart. At this point, Winter's portrayal helped endow Rex with a complex character, full of charm mixed with emotional depth.
In 2018, Kyle Lowder took over the role, bringing Rex back to Salem for the first time in several years. The character brought with him a new dynamic courtesy of Lowder, once well-known for playing Days of Our Lives resident bad boy, Brady Black.
His appearance brought in fresh storylines, most notably, the rekindling of romance with ex-Sarah Horton. Lowder's portrayal continues to place Rex front and center in the ever-changing drama that is Days of Our Lives. Both actors have made Rex Brady a name to remember in the long-running history of the soap.
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