Maree Cheatham & Matthew Ashford return as Marie & Jack (Read 208 times)

[André DiMera]

DAYS OF OUR LIVES is bringing back the last surviving original cast member Maree Cheatham, who played Tom and Alice’s daughter, Marie, for the tribute to Doug Williams (the late Bill Hayes), according to Soap Hub, who put out a list of new additions for the tribute to Doug Williams and his portrayer, Bill Hayes. The actress was last seen on the show in 2010 but she has been keeping busy with shows like THE HAVES AND THE HAVE NOTS, YOUNG SHELDON, and BASKETS.

On the heels of the news that Melissa Reeves was back filming, comes confirmation that Matthew Ashford, her character’s other half, Jack Deveraux, is also back. He was last seen in Salem in 2023. Having both Jack and Jenn back to support her will surely be a tremendous comfort for Julie.

As previously announced, fans can also look forward to seeing Julie’s brother Steve, played by Stephen Schnetzer return to support his sister during her time of mourning, as well as Liz Chandler, played by fan-favorite Gloria Loring. Dare we hope she may sing in tribute to her departed friend?

Other returns include beloved couples like Martha Madison (Belle) and Brandon Beemer (Shawn), Lamon Archey (Eli) and Sal Stowers (Lani), as well as Victoria Konefal (Ciara). Current cast members will also be included in the tribute. No word on whether or not Kristian Alfonso will be bringing Hope back for her father’s memorial.

Source: Soap Opera Digest

[Kpatch]

So excited that Matthew Ashford is coming back too. Marie doesn't mean much to me. Too long ago for me to know or remember her.

Thanks for the info André DiMera.

[mae00]

So glad Jack and Jennifer will both be back for this.

Thanks Andre!

[fluffysmom]

I'm glad that Jack will be back.

It's very appropriate that Marie is returning especially with her portrayer being the last of the original cast members.

[Kpatch]

Marie's original run ended in 1968 and Doug's began in 1970. I know she returned several times over the years. I just don't know how much interaction she ever had with Doug. Seems like an odd return to me, except that she is Julie's aunt.

[André DiMera]

Myself, I'm excited that Marie's returning! It makes total sense, since she's both Julie's aunt and, since they killed off Bill and Tommy offscreen for no reason [/still totally not bitter], she's the last of the original Horton children. It'll be great to see her again!