60 years is a long time to keep a town spinning, but Days of our Lives has been treating its milestone the way only Salem can — by stretching the celebration across screens, soundstages, red carpets, and now a full-blown in-story gala dripping with sequins and trouble. It’s been a year of returns and reunions, full-circle arcs, and familiar faces wandering back through the Horton doors. And if history has taught us anything, a party this big never arrives without a fuse hidden somewhere underneath the floral centerpieces.
Key Takeaways
- Long-time cast members described the 60th anniversary milestone as emotional, nostalgic, and deeply meaningful.
- The actors reflected on the show’s legacy, comparing the wave of returning actors to a heartfelt reunion.
- Veteran stars emphasized the family-like atmosphere on set, while Linsey Godfrey noted it’s a passing of the torch.
- Emily O’Brien warned viewers to expect major shocks during the gala storyline, hinting that big twists are coming.
A Celebration With Secrets Beneath the Shine
Woman’s World covered the fictional bash this week, giving fans a peek at the energy behind the glitter — and the actors hinting (sometimes not so subtly) at what’s coming. Stephen Nichols (Steve), still carrying that Patch swagger after four decades, summed up the weight of the moment with a single word: “Old!” He noted that when someone leaves the show and later comes back, it’s like no time has passed, remarking, “Everybody is always loving and sweet, so I’m just so happy to be here.”
That sentiment echoed everywhere — Josh Taylor (Roman) described the wave of returning cast members and how it hit him like a reunion hallway lined with long-time friends. Having played Roman since 1997, Taylor loved seeing many of the old actors return, stating, “It was kind of like a high school reunion.”
Eric Martsolf (Brady) recalled, “John Black’s funeral was such a poignant moment,” while Melissa Reeves (Jennifer) had no idea that the show would have such a lasting impact. “To go back and be with everybody, to celebrate DAYS, felt like I was in somebody else’s dream,” she remarked. (Check out the DAYS Jeopardy appearance.)
Where the Party Turns Into Plot
Linsey Godfrey (Sarah) is one of the newer anchors of the canvas, but she admitted she clings to the veterans every chance she gets. Sitting with Suzanne Rogers (Maggie) or Susan Seaforth Hayes (Julie) between scenes, listening to stories that predate her own career — it all adds fuel to the sense that this anniversary isn’t just a marker; it’s a passing of the torch.
Martsolf said it simply: “That generation built the train, and we just get to ride it.” And this week’s gala is proof the train is still barreling forward. Emily O’Brien (Gwen) teased that fans should brace for impact, warning, “There are some things I cannot share that are pretty shocking, so sit tight and keep your eyes glued to the screen!”
And if the cast is this energized, you can bet the gala storyline is holding a twist sharp enough to slice straight through the cake.
