Melissa Reeves Returning as Jennifer (Read 184 times)

[Kpatch]

Please note that I've created a new board called Returning for Doug's Memorial where we can post character returns.

Fan favorite actress Melissa Reeves is back filming at Days of our Lives for scenes that will air in November.

Reeves, who joined the soap as Jennifer Horton in 1985 and last appeared as the character in 2021, will celebrate Thanksgiving in Salem and take part in the on-air memorial to late actor Bill Hayes (ex-Doug Williams), who passed away in January. “I heard about Bill, which was just devastating for all of us,” Reeves recalls. “I was like, ‘I wonder if they’re going to do tribute shows.’ Matt [Ashford, Jack Deveraux] and I always keep in touch and Matt said, ‘Would you ever think about going back?’ And I said, ‘Matt, I think about Days all the time.’ Days of our Lives was where I grew up and spent my life, really, from 18 until now. So it always has a place in my heart and it always will for me and for my family. So I said, ‘Matt, you know if they called, I would say yes, but I haven’t heard anything.’ ”

Source: TV Insider

[mae00]

Oh I'm so glad they are bringing Melissa back! The other lady, did ok but Melissa will always be Jennifer for me.

I was wondering how far out Doug's memorial would be.

Thanks for the update Kpatch!

[Kpatch]

My sentiments exactly mae00. Cady Mclain was okay but she was never Jennifer to me. I'm thrilled that Missy Reeves is returning, even if it's only briefly.

[mikey]

For an event like this, Melissa Reeves is the right choice. I'm glad she'll be there, especially if we aren't getting Hope/KA.

[fluffysmom]

I'm glad Melissa Reeves is returning for these episodes. It's good that she will be there for Julie and her grandkids.