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Melissa Reeves Born Melissa Brennan
March 14, 1967
Eatontown, New Jersey, U.S.Other names Melissa Brennan
Missy Brennen
Melissa B. Reeves
Melissa Brennan Reeves
Missy ReevesOccupation Actress Years active 1983 - present) Spouse Scott Reeves (1990-present) 2 children Melissa Reeves (born Melissa Brennan on March 14, 1967) is a long-time American actress. She is perhaps best known for playing Jennifer Horton, a role she originated in 1985 on the long-running NBC series Days of our Lives (1985–1995, 2000–2006, 2010-)
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Personal life
She was born in Eatontown, New Jersey.
Since March 1990, Reeves has been married to soap opera actor Scott Reeves. They have 2 children: Emily Taylor Reeves (born June 23, 1992) and Lawrence "Larry" David Reeves (born August 4, 1997).[1]
Career
Her first television role was as Jade Perkins on Santa Barbara from 1984 to 1985. She originated the role of the adult Jennifer Horton (later Jennifer Deveraux) on Days of our Lives in 1985 (prior to which the character had been a young child played by a young actress) and Reeves remained in the role until 1995. Reeves was involved in an affair with her Days co-star Jason Brooks and was caught by her husband Scott Reeves. He demanded that she leave the show in order to save their marriage. She abruptly left Days during the show's thirtieth anniversary, and Corday Productions and Sony TV Entertainment sued her for breach of contract. The matter was settled out-of-court with Reeves paying an unspecified sum, which Days Executive Producer Ken Corday donated to pediatric AIDS research. The role of Jennifer had quickly been recast with actress Stephanie Cameron, who remained on the show until 1998.
In 1999, Melissa and Scott Reeves starred in the made for TV movie Half a Dozen Babies.
In 2000, Days producers rehired Reeves and she made a return to the show. Reeves did a six years stint with the show this time, and then confirmed that she was leaving and she and her family moved to Tennessee.[2]
Reeves has returned to Days of Our Lives since June 9, 2010 and continues to play the role of Jennifer Horton.
Filmography
Film Year Film Role Notes 1983 Somewhere, Tomorrow Georgina 1987 Summer Camp Nightmare Heather 2001 Basic Training Shannon Short film Television Year Title Role Notes 1984–1985 Santa Barbara Jade Perkins 82 episodes 1985 Highway to Heaven Episode: A Song for Jason (1) 1987 The Hitchhiker Denise O'Mell Episode: Homebodies 1985–1995, 2000–2006, 2010–present Days of our Lives Jennifer Horton Role since: 1985 - 1995, 2000–2006, 2010-) 1992 Days of our Lives: One Stormy Night Jennifer Deveraux NBC TV-Special 1993 Days of our Lives: Night Sins Jennifer Horton NBC TV-Special 1994 Days of our Lives: Winter Heat Jennifer Horton NBC TV-Special 1999 Half a Dozen Babies Becki Dilley ABC Family TV-Movie 2000 Days of our Lives' 35th Anniversary Jennifer Horton NBC TV-Special Awards and nominations
- 1992: Nominated, "Outstanding Younger Actress in a Drama Series" - Days of Our Lives
- 1991: Won, "Outstanding Daytime Super Couple" - Days of Our Lives (shared w/Matthew Ashford)
- 1992: Won, "Best Daytime Wedding" - Days of Our Lives (shared w/Matthew Ashford)
- 1992: Won, "Best Prime time or Daytime Love Story" - Days of Our Lives (shared w/Matthew Ashford)
- 1994: Won, "Hottest Female Star" - Days of Our Lives
- 1985: Nominated, "Best Young Actress in a Daytime or Nighttime Television Series" - Santa Barbara
- 1986: Nominated, "Best Young Actress in a Daytime or Nighttime Television Series" - Santa Barbara
- 1987: Nominated, "Exceptional Performance by a Young Actor in a Daytime Series" - Days of Our Lives
- 1988: Nominated, "Best Young Actress Starring in a Television Drama Series" - Days of Our Lives
See also
- Days of our Lives
- Jack and Jennifer Deveraux
References
- ^ http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0107444/bio
- ^ Kroll, Dan J. "Reeves Trading Salem for Nashville". Soapcentral.com. http://www.soapcentral.com/days/news/2006/0619-reeves.php. Retrieved 2011-03-10.
External links
Categories:- 1967 births
- Living people
- People from Monmouth County, New Jersey
- American soap opera actors
- Actors from New Jersey
- American television actors
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