Days of our Lives has not exactly been taking it easy on its residents lately. Salem is juggling kidnappings, secret pods, double-crosses, and the ever-spinning relationship carousel. Sarah’s life has been a complicated emotional chessboard, especially with Kristen now living with Brady and Rachel. Off-screen, however, Godfrey recently paused all that drama to share something much lighter: a funny cast video revealing everyone’s first celebrity crushes, and some of the answers were surprisingly delightful.
Key Takeaways
- Godfrey said her first celebrity crush was Jim Varney from the Ernest movies.
- Greg Rikaart picked Bruce Willis and Sybil Shepherd, while Emily O’Brien chose Jonathan Taylor Thomas and Leonardo DiCaprio.
- Josh Taylor named Ursula Andress, Deidre Hall chose Dennis Quaid, and Dan Feuerriegel picked Famke Janssen.
- Paul Telfer revealed Elizabeth Shue as his crush, while Stephen Nichols said he still crushes on Sophia Loren.
- Godfrey also admitted she once crushed on Adam Sandler and Jim Carrey.
DAYS Stars Confess Their First Celebrity Crushes
Godfrey (Sarah) shared a playful Instagram video with the caption, “Our childhood celebrity crushes…I have a lot to say, apparently haha!” In the clip, Godfrey began, revealing her crush: “Jim Varney. You’re welcome.” Greg Rikaart (Leo) stated, “Bruce Willis and Sybil Shepherd. Both of them. I didn’t know who I wanted.” Then, upon reflection, he stated, “Well, I think I did.” Jonathan Taylor Thomas was Emily O’Brien’s (Gwen) pick. She longingly added, “I had a big poster of him on the back of my door. Oh yeah, and Leo. Leonardo DiCaprio.”
Josh Taylor (Roman) answered, “I think, Ursula Andress.” Andress’ appearance in the James Bond film, Dr. No, put her on the map. Deidre Hall (Marlena) revealed her crush was Dennis Quaid.” Then she jokingly asked, “Did you say still?” Dan Feuerriegel (EJ) explained, “Famke Janssen from GoldenEye.” He then revealed Janssen was his first crush and still is, adding, “So much so that she reminds me of the first girl I ever kissed, too.”
The shot cut back to Godfrey, who further elaborated, “Do me a favor. Google a young photo of Jim Varney, and then if you fancy Jeremy Alan White, you’ll be like, ‘Yeah, okay, come on.’ ” She then noted that Varney was, “The first celebrity death I ever mourned,” adding that because of her obsession with Varney’s Ernest movies, her mother had to break the news to her. She quipped, “That explains a lot, I feel like.” (Do Sarah and Xander still have a spark?)
The Crushes They Never Outgrew
Paul Telfer (Xander) revealed his crush was Elizabeth Shue. He fondly recalled, “In Karate Kid and Cocktail,” excitedly continuing, “Adventures of Babysitting! Yes! Adventures of Babysitting.” Stephen Nichols (Steve) explained, “Sophia Loren.” Then his face turned red as he giggled like a schoolboy, stating, “And I’m, I’m still crushing on her. She’s so beautiful.” Loren’s iconic beauty has graced the silver screen for over 70 years.
Taylor came back and shockingly revealed that he had the good fortune to date a couple of his crushes, but chose not to kiss and tell. Hall returned, explaining that her youngest kids went to preschool with Quaid’s kids, and there was a moment where she saw him, and got breathless trying to explain. She asserted, though, “I didn’t misbehave. I want you to know that,” admitting that she’d throw a high eyebrow his way occasionally, noting, “I just think he is delicious. “
And Godfrey came back one last time to note that she also crushed on Adam Sandler and Jim Carey, hilariously revealing, “I thought I was going to marry any of those men.” (Find out about some of the real-life crushes the cast have had.)
