Melissa Reeves (née Brennan; born March 14, 1967) is an American actress, best known for playing Jennifer Horton on the NBC series Days of Our Lives (1985–1995, 2000–2006, 2010–2022).
Reeves was born in Eatontown, New Jersey.[citation needed] Since March 1990, she has been married to soap opera actor and country music singer Scott Reeves. They have 2 children: Emily Taylor Reeves (born June 23, 1992) and Lawrence "Larry" David Reeves (born August 4, 1997).[1]
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Among Reeves' early film roles was the thriller Summer Camp Nightmare (1987). 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 child played by a young actress), and remained in the role until 1995. Reeves abruptly left Days during the show's thirtieth anniversary season, 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, Reeves returned to Days of Our Lives in the role of Jennifer Horton. After leaving the show for the second time in 2006, she and her family moved to Tennessee.[2]
Reeves returned to Days of Our Lives on June 9, 2010, for a one-month guest stint and subsequently became a regular cast member again in November of that year. On September 15, 2020, it was announced that Reeves had opted not to return to the role when filming began again after a hiatus brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, and the role would be recast. This followed criticism she received from some fans, as well as her co-star Linsey Godfrey, for 'liking' social media posts by conservative commentator Candace Owens which denounced the Black Lives Matter movement.[3] Reeves had previously drawn criticism in 2012 for expressing support for fast-food chain Chick-fil-A during a controversy over its Chief Operating Officer declaring the chain's stance against same-sex marriage.[4]
^"Melissa Reeves". IMDb. Retrieved 27 October 2014.
^Kroll, Dan J. "Reeves Trading Salem for Nashville". Soapcentral. Retrieved 2011-03-10.
^Ausiello, Michael (2020-09-15). "Days of Our Lives' Melissa Reeves Out, All My Children Vet Cady McClain In as Jennifer — But for How Long?". TVLine. Retrieved 2020-09-19.
^Giddens, Jamey. "Days of Our Lives Star Melissa Reeves Tweeted Support During Chick-fil-A Appreciation Day". Daytime Confidential. Retrieved 2020-09-19.
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For the Australian playwright see Blessed 2009 film This biography of a living person needs additional citations for verification Please help by adding reliable sources Contentious material about living persons that is unsourced or poorly sourced must be removed immediately from the article and its talk page especially if potentially libelous Find sources Melissa Reeves news newspapers books scholar JSTOR March 2013 Learn how and when to remove this message Melissa Reeves nee Brennan born March 14 1967 is an American actress best known for playing Jennifer Horton on the NBC series Days of Our Lives 1985 1995 2000 2006 2010 2022 Melissa ReevesReeves left with Ty Treadway in 2010BornMelissa Brennan 1967 03 14 March 14 1967 age 57 Eatontown New Jersey U S OccupationActressYears active1983 presentSpouseScott Reeves m 1990 wbr Children2 Contents 1 Personal life 2 Career 3 Filmography 4 Awards and nominations 5 See also 6 References 7 External linksPersonal life editReeves was born in Eatontown New Jersey citation needed Since March 1990 she has been married to soap opera actor and country music singer Scott Reeves They have 2 children Emily Taylor Reeves born June 23 1992 and Lawrence Larry David Reeves born August 4 1997 1 Career editAmong Reeves early film roles was the thriller Summer Camp Nightmare 1987 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 child played by a young actress and remained in the role until 1995 Reeves abruptly left Days during the show s thirtieth anniversary season 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 Reeves returned to Days of Our Lives in the role of Jennifer Horton After leaving the show for the second time in 2006 she and her family moved to Tennessee 2 Reeves returned to Days of Our Lives on June 9 2010 for a one month guest stint and subsequently became a regular cast member again in November of that year On September 15 2020 it was announced that Reeves had opted not to return to the role when filming began again after a hiatus brought on by the COVID 19 pandemic and the role would be recast This followed criticism she received from some fans as well as her co star Linsey Godfrey for liking social media posts by conservative commentator Candace Owens which denounced the Black Lives Matter movement 3 Reeves had previously drawn criticism in 2012 for expressing support for fast food chain Chick fil A during a controversy over its Chief Operating Officer declaring the chain s stance against same sex marriage 4 Filmography editFilm Year Title Role Notes 1983 Somewhere Tomorrow Georgina 1987 Summer Camp Nightmare Heather 1992 Days of our Lives One Stormy Night Jennifer Horton Television film 1993 Days of our Lives Night Sins Jennifer Horton Television film 1994 Days of our Lives Winter Heat Jennifer Horton Television film 1999 Half a Dozen Babies Becki Dilley Television film Television Year Title Role Notes 1984 1985 Santa Barbara Jade Perkins Contract roleNominated Young Artist Award for Best Young Actress in a Daytime or Nighttime Television Series 1985 1986 1985 1995 2000 2006 2010 2020Guest 2021 2022 Days of Our Lives Jennifer Horton Contract roleSoap Opera Digest Award for Outstanding Daytime Super Couple shared with Matthew Ashford Soap Opera Digest Award for Best Daytime Wedding shared with Matthew Ashford Soap Opera Digest Award for Best Primetime or Daytime Love Story shared with Matthew Ashford Soap Opera Digest Award for Hottest Female StarNominated Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Younger Actress in a Drama SeriesNominated Young Artist Award for Exceptional Performance by a Young Actor in a Daytime SeriesNominated Young Artist Award for Best Young Actress Starring in a Television Drama Series 1987 The Hitchhiker Denise O Mell Episode Homebodies Awards and nominations editDaytime Emmy Awards 1992 Nominated Outstanding Younger Actress in a Drama Series Days of Our Lives 2016 Nominated Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series Days of Our Lives Soap Opera Digest Awards 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 Young Artist Awards 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 LivesSee also editDays of Our Lives Jack Deveraux and Jennifer HortonReferences edit Melissa Reeves IMDb Retrieved 27 October 2014 Kroll Dan J Reeves Trading Salem for Nashville Soapcentral Retrieved 2011 03 10 Ausiello Michael 2020 09 15 Days of Our Lives Melissa Reeves Out All My Children Vet Cady McClain In as Jennifer But for How Long TVLine Retrieved 2020 09 19 Giddens Jamey Days of Our Lives Star Melissa Reeves Tweeted Support During Chick fil A Appreciation Day Daytime Confidential Retrieved 2020 09 19 External links editMelissa Reeves at IMDb Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Melissa Reeves amp oldid 1179599958, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
