Jennifer Horton

Jennifer Horton
Days of Our Lives character
Melissa Reeves as Jennifer Horton
Portrayed by
Duration
  • 1976–1979
  • 1985–1998
  • 2000–2006
  • 2010–2024
First appearanceFebruary 6, 1976 (1976-02-06)
Last appearanceAugust 19, 2024 (2024-08-19)
ClassificationFormer; guest (returning)
Created byPat Falken Smith
Introduced by
Spin-off
appearances
  • Days of Our Lives: One Stormy Night (1992)
  • Days of Our Lives: Night Sins (1993)
  • Days of Our Lives: Winter Heat (1994)

Stephanie Cameron as Jennifer Horton
In-universe information
Other namesJennifer Alamain
Jennifer Deveraux
Jennifer Blake
Jennifer Rose Horton
OccupationCo-owner and editor-in-chief of The Salem Spectator
Former Director of Communications for Salem U Hospital
Former Publicist for Abe Carver's mayoral campaign
Former Public relations officer at Salem U Hospital
Former Reporter
Former Talk show host
Former Waitress in Ireland
Former Jail guard (with Hope Brady's credentials)
Former Knife thrower's assistant
Former Newspaper columnist
FamilyHorton
Parents
BrothersMike Horton
Half-brothersLucas Horton
Husband
Children
StepdaughtersGwen Rizczech
GrandsonsThomas DiMera
GranddaughtersCharlotte DiMera
GrandfathersTom Horton
James Spencer
GrandmothersAlice Horton
Carrie Spencer
UnclesTom Horton, Jr.
Mickey Horton
AuntsAddie Horton
Marie Horton
NephewsJeremy Horton
Will Horton
NiecesAllie Horton
First cousins

Jennifer Horton is a fictional character from Days of Our Lives, an American soap opera on the NBC network, currently played by actress Cady McClain. Jennifer was created by scriptwriter Pat Falken Smith, and executive producer Betty Corday. Melissa Reeves played the role of Jennifer on and off for over 35 years, premiering on October 9, 1985.[1][2] The role has also been portrayed by Maren Stephenson, Jennifer Peterson, Stephanie Cameron, and Marci Miller.

Jennifer's storylines often focus on love and romance. The daughter of Bill and Laura Horton, she is a member of the original core family, the Hortons. Despite beginning as a rebellious teenager, she has transformed into a true soap heroine. Jennifer is known for her popular pairing with Jack Deveraux, most notably portrayed by Matthew Ashford. The pairing of Jack and Jennifer, known as "J&J" to soap fans, has become one of the soaps' most infamous supercouples.[3][4][5]

McClain's performance in the role earned her the Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Performer in a Drama Series in 2021.

  1. ^ "Melissa Reeves Biography". TV Guide. TVGuide.com. Retrieved June 3, 2010.
  2. ^ "NBC Bios: Melissa Reeves". NBC. NBC.com. Archived from the original on 2006-07-18. Retrieved June 3, 2010.
  3. ^ "Jack and Jennifer: Fully Covered". Soap Opera Digest. Soap Opera Digest.com. Jul 30, 2010. Archived from the original on 2011-01-07. Retrieved 2010-06-03.
  4. ^ "17 Great Soap Supercouples". EW.com. Jul 30, 2010. Archived from the original on 2008-02-01. Retrieved 2010-06-03.
  5. ^ "Soap Star Stats: Matthew Ashford (Jack, DAYS)". Soap Opera Digest. Soapoperadigest.com. Archived from the original on 2010-07-07. Retrieved 2007-09-07.

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