On Days of our Lives, Maggie has had her hands full trying to help the failing Titan while simultaneously managing Xander and Philip. But the two have been getting along lately, which has allowed her to focus her energies on Sarah and Holly. That steady presence is part of why Suzanne Rogers remains the backbone of the show. She recently opened up about what keeps Maggie ticking, the people she shares scenes with, and what nearly five decades on the show has actually been like.
Key Takeaways
- Suzanne Rogers values Maggie’s kindness and consistency.
- She praised her co-stars and their natural on-screen bonds.
- She remembered John Aniston as generous and professional.
- Rogers sees soaps as cyclical and ever-changing.
Why Maggie Still Works After All These Years
Rogers spoke to Digital Journal about what continues to draw her to Maggie after all this time. “Well, first of all, she’s always sweet,” she said. “Maggie is always there to help other people.” She added, “I just like Maggie because I would like to meet somebody like her.” It’s not just about longevity; it’s about consistency, and that’s something Rogers clearly values in the character.
That perspective influences how she talks about the people around her, too. She lit up describing her connection with Linsey Godfrey (Sarah) and Paul Telfer (Xander), calling them “the absolute best.” She even emphasized how natural those relationships feel both on and off screen.
With Eric Martsolf (Brady), there’s familiarity and comfort that comes from years of working together. And when she talks about the late John Aniston (Victor), there’s a shift—less anecdote, more substance feeling. “John was the nicest man, and he was always very giving. He always knew his job well, and he always came to work prepared,” she reminisced.
Life Behind the Scenes Still Feels Like Family
She’s just as candid about how the job works, which she didn’t romanticize. The workload changes, storylines rotate, and sometimes you’re in the spotlight, while other times you’re on the sidelines, supporting someone else’s arc. That doesn’t seem to bother her.
She explained that soap operas can be cyclical. “I always say that soaps are like a roller coaster. You know you’re up, and you’re down, you’ve got a story, and then, you don’t have a story…” she noted. That kind of change can keep things from getting dull.
And after all this time, Rogers continues to be enthusiastic, putting her all into her character. Maggie might be the steady hand in Salem, the one who keeps everything from tipping too far, but Rogers still carries a spark that leans into the chaos instead of backing away from it. (Follow Rogers’ journey from Rockette to Salem.)
