The role was first played by young actress Maren Stephenson in February of 1976. Then, from December 1977 until July 1979, it was recast with Jennifer Peterson, and after that, the character was removed from the show. Melissa Reeves played Jennifer when she returned in October 1985. Stephanie Cameron temporarily filled the position from 1995 to 1998, and Cady McClain assumed the position in October 2020. Following McClain’s departure in February 2021, Reeves took on the post once more for a brief period in December. However, McClain was portraying the role when the character returned in June 2022.
Did the original Jennifer leave Days of Our Lives?
From December 1, 1977, to July 4, 1979, when the part is temporarily filled by Jennifer Peterson for plot reasons, the character remains in the show until it is finished and then is written out. Her mother, Laura Horton, was sent to a mental hospital and would be unable to care for her, which is one of the key causes.
According to Carlivati, who spoke with Soap Opera Digest, Cady McClain will once again take on the role of Jennifer, which is often performed by Melissa Reeves. When Reeves didn’t feel safe leaving her family or filming in Los Angeles due to the COVID outbreak, McClain initially took over.
