"Days of Our Lives" viewers were first introduced to the character of Jennifer Horton when she was born on-screen in 1976. During the first year of the character's life, an actress named Maren Stephenson portrayed the role of baby Jennifer (via Soaps.com). In 1977, young actress Jennifer Peterson took over the role for an entire year. Jennifer was later written off the show and returned in 1985 when she was aged into a teenager.
Fans watched actress Melissa Reeves step into the role of a more adult Jennifer, who dealt with issues such as running away from her family, escaping a stalker, uncovering a drug dealer at her high school, busting a prostitution ring, and preventing a robbery, all at a young age, per Soap Central. Jennifer also engaged in a feud with Eve Donovan, which has now been going on for decades (via Soaps.com).
Eventually, Jennifer met Jack Deveraux (Matthew Ashford), and the two began working together at the local newspaper, per TV Fanatic. The couple butted heads at first but couldn't help falling head over heels in love. Sadly, their relationship was full of ups and downs, including some breakups and many times when Jack was presumed dead by his loved ones.
Meanwhile, 10 years after joining "Days of Our Lives," Reeves opted to leave the soap, and her character was recast.
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