The Next Generation of Stars: Children of “Days of Our Lives” Actors
In the glitzy world of Hollywood, the offspring of TV stars often follow in their parents’ footsteps, carving out their own niches in the entertainment industry. One such show that has birthed numerous celebrity families is the long-running soap opera “Days of Our Lives.” This article takes a look at some of the children of the show’s beloved cast members, highlighting their unique paths and potential future in the spotlight.
1. Tully Chapman
Tully Chapman, 27, is the younger son of Deidre Hall, famous for her role as Dr. Marlena Evans, and Steve Sommer, a renowned Shakespearean scholar. Born on January 19, 1995, Tully has an elder brother, David Atticus Sommer.
2. David Atticus Sommer
David, 29, is the eldest child of Deidre Hall and Steve Sommer. Born on August 23, 1992, in Los Angeles, California, he shares his mother’s acting legacy and his father’s literary prowess.
3. Gino Macaulay
Gino, 31, is the son of actress Kristian Alfonso, known for her role as Hope Williams Brady, and Simon Macaulay. Gino has a half-brother, Jack Daggenhurst, and a stepbrother, Spartan Dagenhurst.
4. Jack Daggenhurst
Jack, 19, is the son of Kristian Alfonso and her second husband, Danny Daggenhurst. Born on July 18, 2002, he is the youngest in his blended family.
5. Stan Sweeney
Stan Sweeney is the brother of Alison Sweeney, who played Samantha “Sami” Brady. Along with their sibling Ryan, the Sweeney family is well-known in the acting world.
6. Blaze Fenery
Blaze, 35, is the daughter of Susan Flannery, famous for her portrayal of Laura Spencer. Born in 1987, Blaze has maintained a relatively low profile.
7. Alex Aniston
Alex, 33, is the son of John Aniston, who played Victor Kiriakis. Born in 1989 to John and actress Sherry Rooney, Alex has inherited a rich acting legacy.
8. Jennifer Aniston
Jennifer Aniston, 53, is a globally recognized actress known for her role in “Friends.” She is the daughter of John Aniston and Sherry Rooney, making her a prominent figure with roots in “Days of Our Lives.”
9. Ben Hodgeston
Ben, 40, an accomplished actor, is the son of Drake Hogestyn, who played John Black. Born on November 6, 1981, Ben has made his mark in shows like “The Bold and the Beautiful.”
10. Rachel Hodgeston
Rachel is the stepdaughter of Drake Hogestyn and shares her family life with siblings Ben, Alexandra, and Whitney Hodgeston.
11. Alexandra Hodgeston
Alexandra, 33, resides in Malibu, California, and is known as the daughter of Drake Hogestyn. She maintains a low-profile lifestyle.
12. Whitney Hodgeston
Whitney is another child of Drake Hogestyn, known for keeping her life private despite her father’s fame on “Days of Our Lives.”
13. Jensen Gehring
Jensen Gehring, 12, is the musically inclined son of Galen Gering, who plays Rafe Hernandez. Born in 2008, Jensen shows promise in his budding music career.
14. Dylan Phoenix Gehring
Dylan, 16, is the first child of Galen Gering and Jenna Hudlett. He prefers to keep his life away from the limelight.
15. Emily Taylor Reeves
Emily, 30, is the daughter of Melissa Reeves (Jennifer Horton) and Scott Reeves. She is a mother of two and married to Nate Smith.
16. Lawrence David Reeves
Lawrence, 24, is the younger child of Melissa and Scott Reeves, born on August 4, 1997.
17. Isabella Rhys Lowder
Isabella, 12, is the daughter of Kyle Lowder (Brady Black) and Arianne Zucker (Nicole Walker). Born in 2009, she represents the younger generation of soap opera royalty.
18. Jesse Thomas Van Patten
Jesse, 21, is the only child of Eileen Davidson (Kristen DiMera) and has been seen at various celebrity events with his mother.
19. Justice J Ackles
Justice, 9, is the child of Jensen Ackles (Eric Brady) and Danneel Ackles. Born in 2013, Justice is growing up in a household rich in acting talent.
20. Zeppelin Bram Ackles
Zeppelin, 5, is the son of Jensen and Danneel Ackles, born in 2016.
21. Arrow Rhodes Ackles
Arrow, 7, is another young child of Jensen and Danneel Ackles, adding to the family’s legacy.
22. Lynn Carey
Lynn Carey, 77, is the daughter of McDonald Carey, who played Dr. Tom Horton. Born on October 29, 1946, Lynn has pursued a career in music and acting.
23. Steven Carey
Steven is the brother of Lynn Carey and son of McDonald Carey, keeping the family ties strong.
24. Devin McKenna Martinez
Devin is the daughter of A Martinez (Eduardo Hernandez) and fashion model Leslie Bryans, living a private life.
25. Maddie Schaffnessie
Maddie, 27, is the daughter of Susan Fallender and actor Charles Shaughnessy, known for his role as Shane Donovan.
26. Jenny Schaffnessie
Jenny, 34, is the elder daughter of Charles Shaughnessy, born on March 18, 1990.
27. James Quinton
James is the only son of James DePaiva (Max Holden) and Kassie DePaiva (Eve Donovan), born on May 12, 1997.
28. Sophia Tatum
Sophia, known for her role in “The Fast Saga,” is the daughter of Bradford Tatum and Stacy Haiduk (Kristen DiMera).
29. Kaden Archie
Kaden, 9, is the son of Lamon Archey (Eli Grant) and Mercedes Cornett, born on July 9, 2009.
30. Gaia Archie
Gaia, 12, is the daughter of Lamon Archey and Mercedes Cornett, born on May 29, 2012.
31. Micaiah Archie
Micaiah, 19, is the eldest child of Lamon Archey and lives a relatively private life.
32. Catherine Elizabeth Schwartz
Catherine, 32, is the daughter of Mary Beth Evans (Kayla Brady) and Dr. Michael Schwartz.
33. Daniel Luke Schwartz
Daniel, 35, is the son of Mary Beth Evans and Dr. Michael Schwartz, maintaining a low-profile life.
34. Matthew Joseph Schwartz
Matthew, 29, often accompanies his mother, Mary Beth Evans, on the red carpet.
35. Torn Matthias Turnbull
Torn, 6, is the son of Nadia Bjorlin (Chloe Lane) and Grant Turnbull, born in 2016.
36. Willa James
Willa, born on March 13, 2021, is the daughter of Marci Miller (Abigail Deveraux).
37. Jed Reynolds
Jed, 42, is the son of James Reynolds (Abe Carver) and has pursued an acting career of his own.
38. Chase Evan Martsolf
Chase, 16, is one of the twin sons of Eric Martsolf (Brady Black), born on April 7, 2006.
39. Mason Alan Martsolf
Mason, 16, is the twin brother of Chase and already has an acting credit to his name.
These children of “Days of Our Lives” actors represent a new generation poised to make their own marks in the entertainment industry. With such illustrious lineages, the future of Hollywood looks bright with the promise of these budding talents.
