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Days of Our Lives is an American daytime soap opera that premiered on November 8, 1965. It is the brainchild of Ted and Betty Corday and is one of the most popular soap operas. The story is based in Salem, focusing on the lives of the interlinked families Horton, Brady, and DiMera, among others. The soap has received numerous Daytime Emmy Awards and nominations.
A beloved piece of Days of Our Lives history has returned to Salem, leaving fans buzzing with excitement. Roslyn Gentle has stepped into the role of the "Woman in White," aka Rachel Blake, marking her comeback on Friday, January 24, 2025.
The episode revealed Rachel Blake setting a trap for Ava Vitali alongside her granddaughter, Rachel Black, in the Blake estate. This unexpected alliance raised questions about Rachel’s motives and plans.
Before the episode aired, actress Roslyn uploaded a post on Instagram on January 22, stirring curiosity among fans about her reappearance. She teased her return, writing:
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Entering the [Days of Our Lives] world, but who am I? Watch and see… Coming January 24th.
Who is Rachel Blake on Days of Our Lives?
Rachel Blake, also known as the "Woman in White," first appeared over 30 years ago. She is the mother of Kristen DiMera and Peter Blake, adding significant ties to the DiMera family legacy.
Her character is marked by tragedy, having been scarred physically and emotionally by Stefano DiMera’s manipulative schemes. Disfigured in an explosion and held captive for years, she concealed her face behind a veil while haunting her family’s estate in Aremid.
Rachel’s storyline included numerous twists, such as her attempts to harm Jennifer Horton, who was romantically involved with her son, Peter. Despite these actions, Rachel showed moments of redemption, ultimately helping Jennifer and beginning to address her trauma.
Her narrative seemingly ended in tragedy during a confrontation with Stefano in Paris. But her survival and comeback has now added a new layer of intrigue to Salem’s current events.
About the actress Roslyn Gentle who plays Rachel Blake on Days of Our Lives
Roslyn Gentle is an Australian actress who has been in the industry for more than 40 years. She is most famous for playing Laura Gardiner/Brandy Carter on the popular Australian series Prisoner. She portrayed a librarian and prostitute with Multiple Personality Disorder.
Gentle's acting career started in Gulgong, New South Wales, where she first pursued music and taught at a primary school. She was drawn to acting and later graduated from the National Institute for Dramatic Art (NIDA).
She started her career onscreen with appearances in various Australian television series such as Neighbours, Mother and Son, A Country Practice, and The Young Doctors. Later, she shifted to the United States and starred in The People v. O. J. Simpson: American Crime Story (2016), Lucifer (2018), American Horror Story (2021), and The Young and the Restless (2023).
According to Chris Roe Management's website, Gentle also serves as a teaching artist at the New York Film Academy, lecturing on the Psychology of Performance. In addition to being an actor and coach, she has directed in film, TV, and stage. Her portrayal of Rachel Blake in Days of Our Lives is one of her most recognized characters of her career.
What lies ahead for Rachel Blake on Days of Our Lives?
Rachel Blake's return is not only a nostalgic move to the past, but it ties past storylines to current drama. Moreover, actor Michael Dietz is reported to join the cast as Peter Blake, Rachel's son, which means that a reunion of the Blake family could be in store. This might rekindle old rivalries, and uncover new truths in Salem.
Rachel's return timing suits the plot twist in the show by new head writers Paula Cwikly and Jeanne Marie Ford. Rachel Blake is the grandmother of Rachel Black and Kristen DiMera’s daughter. The two characters share more than just a name, as Black’s interactions with her grandmother in the January 24 episode hint at a potentially dangerous bond.
This comeback raises some questions for Rachel Blake. Will she reveal who she is to Rachel Black? How will Kristen deal with her mother being back after thinking she is dead for so long? And might this avenue lay the groundwork for introducing Peter Blake once again, bringing the story full circle with the Blake family?
Viewers can expect loads of surprises in Days of Our Lives. So, keep watching and see the Woman in White step in once again to make everything go haywire in Salem.
Fans can watch Days of Our Lives on Peacock.
