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Jennifer Horton | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Days of Our Lives character | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
![]() Melissa Reeves as Jennifer Horton | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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First appearance | February 6, 1976 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Last appearance | August 19, 2024 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Classification | Former; guest (returning) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Created by | Pat Falken Smith | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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![]() Stephanie Cameron as Jennifer Horton | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Jennifer Horton is a fictional character from Days of Our Lives, an American soap opera on the NBC network, currently played by actress Cady McClain. Jennifer was created by scriptwriter Pat Falken Smith, and executive producer Betty Corday. Melissa Reeves played the role of Jennifer on and off for over 35 years, premiering on October 9, 1985.[1][2] The role has also been portrayed by Maren Stephenson, Jennifer Peterson, Stephanie Cameron, and Marci Miller.
Jennifer's storylines often focus on love and romance. The daughter of Bill and Laura Horton, she is a member of the original core family, the Hortons. Despite beginning as a rebellious teenager, she has transformed into a true soap heroine. Jennifer is known for her popular pairing with Jack Deveraux, most notably portrayed by Matthew Ashford. The pairing of Jack and Jennifer, known as "J&J" to soap fans, has become one of the soaps' most infamous supercouples.[3][4][5]
McClain's performance in the role earned her the Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Performer in a Drama Series in 2021.