Marlena Evans

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Other names	Hattie Adams
Occupation	Psychiatrist
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Marlena Evans is a fictional character from the American soap opera Days of Our Lives on the NBC network. The character has been portrayed by actress Deidre Hall since 1976, with a few breaks in between. Marlena is a prominent psychiatrist in the fictional town of Salem.

Character history

Marlena was introduced as a psychiatrist who quickly became a central figure in the lives of many Salem residents. She has been involved in numerous high-profile storylines, including demonic possession, kidnapping, and amnesia.

Family and relationships

Marlena has been married multiple times. Her first marriage was to Don Craig, with whom she had a son, DJ, who tragically died of SIDS. She later married Roman Brady, and they had twins, Sami and Eric. After Roman was presumed dead, Marlena married John Black, with whom she has a daughter, Belle Black.

Notable storylines

One of Marlena's most memorable storylines was her demonic possession in the mid-1990s, which became a cultural phenomenon and significantly boosted the show's ratings. Another significant storyline involved her being kidnapped and held captive on a remote island.

Impact and legacy

Marlena Evans is considered one of the most iconic characters in daytime television. Deidre Hall's portrayal has earned her numerous awards and nominations, and the character's storylines have often been at the forefront of Days of Our Lives.

See also

• Days of Our Lives
• Deidre Hall
• John Black
• Roman Brady
• Sami Brady
• Eric Brady
• Belle Black