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Melissa Reeves (actress)

Also known as Melissa Brennan, Missy

Born
Mar 14, 1967age 59
height
5'2" (or 157 cm) (Petite)
body type
Slim
nationality
American

Career

Active 1983 – present

Biography

About Melissa Reeves (actress)

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Melissa Reeves, known for her role as Jennifer Horton on the NBC soap opera Days of Our Lives, has been a familiar face on television for decades. She first joined the show in 1985, appearing until 1995, and returned for several stints, including from 2000 to 2006 and 2010 to 2022. Her career began in 1983 when she was around 16 years old.

Born in Eatontown, New Jersey, on March 14, 1967, Melissa is American and of Caucasian ethnicity. She stands at 5'2" with a slim build, blonde hair, and blue eyes. With over four decades of acting experience, she remains a recognizable figure in daytime television. On Instagram, she has an audience of 114k followers.

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Years Active
1983-present (started around 16 years old; 43 years active)
Birthplace
Eatontown, New Jersey, United States
Ethnicity
Caucasian
Sexuality
Straight

Body

Hair Color
Blonde
Eye Color
Blue

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Instagram Followers
114k (as of April 2026)

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How long was Melissa Reeves on Days of Our Lives?

Melissa Reeves played Jennifer Horton for multiple periods: 1985–1995, 2000–2006, and 2010–2022, totaling over two decades.

When did Melissa Reeves start acting?

She began acting in 1983 at about 16 years old, which is two years before she first appeared on Days of Our Lives.

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