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Elvis "EJ" Aaron DiMera and Samantha "Sami" Gene Brady DiMera[1] (also known by the portmanteau EJami for EJ and Sami) are fictional characters and a supercouple[2][3] from the American soap opera Days of Our Lives. Since 1993, the role of Sami Brady has been portrayed by actress Alison Sweeney. James Scott originally portrayed the role of EJ DiMera when the character was introduced on May 30, 2006, but in 2021 when EJ finally returns for the first time on-screen since his supposed death in 2014, he is now portrayed by actor Dan Feuerriegel. Scott says that his days of acting are now behind him.[4][5]
The pairing is noted for a controversial storyline in which EJ is considered to have raped Sami.[6][7] They are also noted for being a popular pairing.[8]
- ^ Shown onscreen in 1984, as she was named for her aunt Samantha and her mother’s best friend Eugene https://twitter.com/abetterlizard/status/1511436793580765186
- ^ Lawson, Kelli M (February 11, 2013). "You've Come a LONG WAY Baby!". Soaps In Depth. 17 (6). Bauer Media Group: 91.
- ^ "Exclusive Interview: James Scott of 'Days of our Lives'". BuddyTV. April 11, 2008. Retrieved September 22, 2013.
- ^ "James Scott confirms he will "never, never, never" go back to Days of our Lives". soapcentral.com. Retrieved 2020-10-25.
- ^ "Days of Our Lives Spoilers: James Scott Says No to EJ DiMera Return - Claims Never Coming Back to Hollywood". 12 October 2020.
- ^ "New Twist in Days' Most Controversial Tale", Soap Opera Digest, week of July 17, 2007.
- ^ "James Scott: an ideal leading man". Sympatico, MSN. Archived from the original on 2007-05-13. Retrieved 2007-06-30.
- ^ Nelson Branco. "The Suds Report: May 28, 2007". Sympatico MSN. Archived from the original on March 18, 2009.