Days Of Our Lives

"Zucker's 20-year performance shaped Nicole into a complex and flawed heroine. Despite scheming, viewers root for her due to her struggles."

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"On 'Days,' Xander, despite a criminal history, has transformed into a risk-taking lover, embodying danger, humor, and the chance for redemption in a charming package."

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"For almost 30 years, the beloved yet polarizing Brady family member, often underrated for an Emmy, is also the mother of Will Horton. Will and Sonny, from a supporting family, should remain on the show."

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"As the last Horton matriarch, a past Emmy winner, she still captivates with her enduring talent."

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"Brady Black, a standout favorite on 'DAYS,' embodies loyalty and intense love, portrayed with talent by Eric Martsolf. His resilience against addiction is admirable."

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"Abigail's character, with a tumultuous history, transforms into an assertive crusader despite past challenges and inconsistency, a quality I admire."

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SCENE AND HEARD: ARIANNE ZUCKER (NICOLE, DAYS OF OUR LIVES)

Days Of Our Lives

7 ‘Days of our Lives’ stars we’ve loved the most and why

"Zucker's 20-year performance shaped Nicole into a complex and flawed heroine. Despite scheming, viewers root for her due to her struggles."

1. Arianne Zucker as Nicole Walker

"On 'Days,' Xander, despite a criminal history, has transformed into a risk-taking lover, embodying danger, humor, and the chance for redemption in a charming package."

2. Paul Telfer as Xander Kiriakis

"For almost 30 years, the beloved yet polarizing Brady family member, often underrated for an Emmy, is also the mother of Will Horton. Will and Sonny, from a supporting family, should remain on the show."

3. Alison Sweeney as Sami Brady

"As the last Horton matriarch, a past Emmy winner, she still captivates with her enduring talent."

4.Suzanne Rogers as Maggie Horton

"Brady Black, a standout favorite on 'DAYS,' embodies loyalty and intense love, portrayed with talent by Eric Martsolf. His resilience against addiction is admirable."

5. Eric Martsolf as Brady Black

"Abigail's character, with a tumultuous history, transforms into an assertive crusader despite past challenges and inconsistency, a quality I admire."

6. Eric Martsolf as Brady Black

SCENE AND HEARD: ARIANNE ZUCKER (NICOLE, DAYS OF OUR LIVES)