Kayla Brady

Kayla Brady Johnson
Days of Our Lives character
Mary Beth Evans as Kayla Brady
Portrayed by	Catherine Mary Stewart (1982–1983) Mary Beth Evans (1986–present) Rhonda Aldrich (1989)
Duration	1982–1983 1986–1992 2006–present
First appearance	January 18, 1982
Classification	Present; regular
Created by	Pat Falken Smith
Introduced by	Betty Corday and Al Rabin
Spin-off appearances	Days of Our Lives: Beyond Salem (2022)
In-universe information Other names Kayla Deveraux Kayla Johnson Kayla Caroline Brady Occupation Doctor Family Brady Parents Shawn Brady Caroline Brady Brothers Roman Brady Frankie Brady (adoptive) Max Brady (adoptive) Sisters Kimberly Brady Half-brothers Bo Brady Spouse Jack Deveraux (1987–1988) Steve Johnson (1988–1989, 1990–2012, 2017–2020, 2021–present) Sons Joey Johnson Daughters Stephanie Johnson Stepsons Tripp Dalton Grandfathers Peter Brady Uncles Eric Brady Aunts Colleen Brady Molly Brady Nephews Eric Brady Rex Brady Andrew Donovan Shawn-Douglas Brady Zack Brady Isaac Brady (adoptive) Nieces Carrie Brady Sami Brady Cassie Brady Theresa Donovan Chelsea Brady Ciara Brady First cousins Ryan Brady Colin Murphy

Kayla Brady Johnson is a fictional character from Days of Our Lives, a soap opera on the NBC network. She made her first appearance in 1982. Kayla was created by Pat Falken Smith as one of the original members of the Brady family. She is known for her popular pairing with Steve Johnson. This relationship gave the couple the title of a famous super couple.^[1] Kayla was described as being the "good" girl of the serial. During her time on Days of our Lives, Kayla was extremely well received by television critics. Kayla Brady Johnson is one of the six Brady children. She is the daughter of the late Shawn Brady and Caroline Brady. She is the sister of Roman and Kimberly Brady, the half-sister of Bo Brady, and the sister of adopted brothers Frankie and Max Brady. She has been married five times, once to Jack Deveraux and four times to Steve Johnson. Steve and Kayla have two children, a daughter, Stephanie, and a son, Joey. Mary Beth Evans returned to Days of Our Lives for a short-stint on June 18, 2010, and then again on recurring status starting in December 2011. She was upgraded to regular status in 2015.