Melissa Brennan Reeves
Salem Presence
Jennifer Horton Deveraux [#3/#5] (1985 - 1995; 2000 to September 21st, 2006)
At a Glance
After a five year absence, Melissa Reeves triumphantly returned to "Days of our Lives" and the role of Jennifer Horton, one of daytime television's most beloved characters.
Reeves initially dreamed of dancing professionally and commuted into New York City to study dance with Phil Black. She studied theatre at the prestigious Lee Strasberg Institute in Manhattan and soon landed roles in the HBO movie "Somewhere Tomorrow" and the after-school special "The Lakeside High Experiment." Her first foray into daytime television was on NBC's Another World. Landing the role of Jade Perkins on Santa Barbara was Reeves's first contract job on a daytime drama.
Reeves relocated to Los Angles and graduated from high school while appearing on "Santa Barbara," but after only one year on the show, she was released from her contract when the Perkins family was written off the canvas. In September of 1985, one month after leaving Santa Barbara, she landed the role of Jennifer Horton on Days of our Lives, a role which earned her four Soap Opera Awards and a place among television's most beloved heroines.
Reeves met her husband, actor Scott Reeves, when he joined the cast of "Days" in 1988. The couple became engaged one month later and they married on March 23, 1990. In 1999, both the Reeves starred in the made-for-television film "Half a Dozen Babies," which told the real story of the Dilley family and their six little blessings.
Scott, who previously starred as Ryan on "The Young and the Restless," and Melissa currently reside in the San Fernando Valley with their daughter, Emily, and their son, Larry. The Reeves have a menagerie of pets, which includes two dogs named Grace and Coco. Reeves likes to unwind by quilting, sewing, and painting. She celebrates her birthday on March 14th.
Acting Portfolio
TELEVISION ROLES
Days of our Lives
Jennifer Horton Deveraux
1985 - 1995; 2000 to September 21st, 2006
Awards & Acclaim
Daytime Emmys Pre-Nomination, Outstanding Supporting Actress (2003)
Daytime Emmys Pre-Nomination, Outstanding Lead Actress (2006)
Vital Statistics
DATE OF BIRTH: March 14, 1967
PLACE OF BIRTH: Eatontown, New Jersey, USA
MARITAL STATUS: Married to Scott Reeves since 1990 (two children; Emily Taylor [1992] and Laurence David [1997])
RELATIVES: David (brother), Melissa (niece)
News Archives
News Archive: Melissa Reeves to return to DAYS following 5-year absence. [Sep 11th, 2000]
News Archive: Reeves decides to walk away from DAYS role. [June 14th, 2006]
