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American actor Melissa Reeves played the character of Jennifer Horton on Days of Our Lives intermittently till 2020. She joined the cast in 1985 and had more than one episode of quitting the soap. Recently, TV Insider reported that the Jennifer actor is slated to appear on the soap later this year.
This led to speculations about the actor resuming her role. However, the actor does not intend to replace Cady McClain, who was last seen playing Jennifer Horton in February 2021. In December 2021, Reeves returned to the show temporarily, and expects to be coming over for tribute shows on late actor Bill Hayes in 2024.
For the newly indicted viewers of Days of Our Lives, Melissa Reeves portrayed the onscreen character of Jennifer Horton, later Jennifer Devereaux, since 1985 for around 25 years. She exited from her role in the Days of Our Lives multiple times during the four decades that Jennifer has been in the plot.
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Days of Our Lives: Melissa Reeves' character
Melissa Brennan-Reeves joined Days of Our Lives twenty years after the soap premiered in 1965. She played Jennifer, Laura Horton's child with Bill Horton from the distinguished Horton family. Melissa's Jennifer was well-accepted by the audience. Her coupling with the character of Jack Devereaux was lauded as a "power couple."
Melissa played Jennifer on the soap for a decade before abruptly leaving in 1995. It was rumored that her husband, Scott Reeves, prompted her decision. For this breach of contract, Corday Productions, the producers for Days of Our Lives, along with co-producers Sony TV Entertainment, sued Melissa and settled out of court.
When did Melissa return to Days of Our Lives?
Melissa again returned to her role as Jennifer, replacing Stephanie Cameron in October 2000. This time around, she remained in the soap for six years and left in September 2006 due to personal reasons.
Again, Melissa was invited into the soap in June 2010 as a guest to pay onscreen homage to Frances Reid, who played the role of Alice Horton, on her death. Melissa rejoined the soap in November 2010 on a regular basis till 2020. She opted out of the show due to commute issues during the COVID-19 situation.
Actor Cady McClain stepped into the role briefly but exited in April 2021. The same year, Melissa reappeared to play Jennifer in December. News about her return to Days of Our Lives started doing the rounds in April 2024. She is expected to reprise the character of Jennifer again in November this year.
What is expected from Melissa's Jennifer in the soap?
Jennifer, played by Cady, has faced severe setbacks recently. She lost her daughter, Abigail Devereaux, pushing her to mental health issues. The loss also made Jennifer struggle with her history of addiction. While so far the character has shown immense strength in fighting adversities and facing all odds, what is in store for Jennifer remains to be seen.
As of now, Melissa is set to appear in the episodes slated to be Doug's memorial. About that, she remembered the time when Bill Hayes taught her dancing. She is also open to the idea of continuing with the role of Jennifer.
Look out for Melissa Reeves reappearing on Days of Our Lives in November 2024. Meanwhile, continue watching the soap on Peacock on weekdays.
