According to Soaps in Depth, Eileen Davidson brought the character of Kristen DiMera to life in 1993. While she would continue to return to Salem over the years for multiple storylines, she first exited the soap opera in 1998. Kristen's life has been dramatic, to say the least. She has come between super couple John Black (Drake Hogestyn) and Marlena Evans (Deidre Hall), kidnapped Marlena on several occasions, aided Stefano in erasing Laura Horton's memory, faked a pregnancy, stolen Brady Black (Eric Martsolf) and Theresa Donovan's (Jen Lilley) unborn child, drugged Salemites, and even resorted to blackmail to get what she wants, per Soap Central.
In addition, Davidson has not only played Kristen but also her wacky doppelgänger, Susan Banks. Once Davidson stepped into the role of Susan there was no looking back and she was also slatted to portray all of Susan's siblings, Sister Mary Moira Banks, Penelope Kent, and Thomas Banks, meaning Davidson has played five different roles on "Days of Our Lives" through the years (via Soaps).
However, after another stint on the sudser, Davidson devastated fans when she announced that she was leaving the show yet again in 2013. She returned for another storyline in 2017 before leaving a final time and being replaced with actress Stacy Haiduk.
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