BEYOND THE SCREEN

Catching up with two former DAYS stars who appeared in BEYOND SALEM.

- Stephanie Sloane

Eileen Davidson (ex-Kristen/ Susan et al; Ashley, Y&R)

Soap Opera Digest: How did you react when you learned you would be playing Kristen?

Eileen Davidson: It kind of made sense, the fact that Stacy [Haiduk] is playing Kristen [on DAYS] and I would be doing this Peacock version of it. I think I even told [Head Writer] Ron Carlivati that it was just fun for me to revisit a role that I love so much and helped create.

Digest: What was it like to step back into her hair, makeup and wardrobe?

Davidson: It was fun, it was like old times. This character is kind of in my blood, so it was quite easy to slip right in.

Digest: Tell me what it’s like when you go back to DAYS in general. It’s been a while since your last run.

Davidson: I’m blessed to work with terrific people; when I go back to Y&R, it’s kind of the same thing. These are my homies, I love these people, so it’s great for me to see everybody again, and it’s like a minireunion. It’s just really, really fun. Again, the situation is so strange but I was just really happy to be able to go back, revisit the role and see all these great people, the actors and also the behind-the-camera people, production and everybody. So, it’s a huge plus on every level.

Digest: You and Lisa Rinna (Billie) appeared on THE REAL HOUSEWIVES OF BEVERLY HILLS together. Did you wonder what it would be like to act together after appearing as yourselves together for so long?