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EXCLUSIVE Soap opera icon, 77, whose character was possessed by Satan is unrecognizable in LA… can you guess who?

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Soap opera icon, 77, whose character was possessed by Satan is unrecognizable in LA... can you guess who?

Fans were thrilled to catch a glimpse of one of daytime television’s most iconic stars in Los Angeles recently, as the famously private actress made a rare public appearance.

At 77, the former model—best known for bringing the beloved Dr. Marlena Evans to life on Days of Our Lives—looked radiant and full of energy, flashing a warm smile while out and about running errands.

Dressed casually in a cozy patchwork sweater and jeans, she exuded effortless charm, a far cry from the glamorous yet tormented Marlena, whose shocking demonic possession in the ’90s remains one of the most unforgettable soap opera storylines of all time.

But before she was a daytime drama queen, this versatile star donned a superhero cape as Electra Woman in Electra Woman and Dyna Girl, a Saturday morning cult favorite from Sid and Marty Krofft. 

She also graced primetime as Nurse Sally Lewis in the first two seasons of Emergency!

Can you guess which legendary actress this is?

EXCLUSIVE
Soap opera icon, 77, whose character was possessed by Satan is unrecognizable in LA… can you guess who?

Fans were thrilled to catch a glimpse of one of daytime television’s most iconic stars in Los Angeles recently, as the famously private actress made a rare public appearance

At 77, the former model¿best known for bringing the beloved Dr. Marlena Evans to life on Days of Our Lives ¿looked radiant and full of energy, flashing a warm smile while out and about running errands

At 77, the former model—best known for bringing the beloved Dr. Marlena Evans to life on Days of Our Lives —looked radiant and full of energy, flashing a warm smile while out and about running errands

If you guessed Deidre Hall, you’re right! 

Hall has never taken any chances when it comes to Days of Our Lives’ most infamous storyline. 

In 2021, she revealed that she blesses herself with holy water before stepping into any scene involving demonic encounters—a ritual she’s held onto since her character, Dr. Marlena Evans, first became possessed in the ’90s and again during the show’s 56th season in 2021.

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‘When we embarked on the storyline, our executive producer and showrunner, Ken Corday, actually sent over holy water and a crucifix,’ Hall shared during a visit to The Kelly Clarkson Show. 

‘And every time we do a scene where I’m possessed, I’ve taken it on stage and offered anybody who would like to have some holy water – and everybody says yes. So, we go around the whole set.’

Hall has been an enduring force on Days of Our Lives since 1976, making occasional exits but always returning to the role that cemented her soap opera legacy. 

The now-iconic demonic storyline first emerged in 1994 when villain Stefano DiMera (Joseph Mascolo) hypnotized Marlena in an attempt to make her fall in love with him.

Instead of falling under his spell, she became vulnerable to dark forces, leading to one of the most memorable supernatural twists in daytime television history.

If you guessed Deidre Hall, you're right!; (pictured with Drake Hogestyn as John Black in 80s)

If you guessed Deidre Hall, you’re right!; (pictured with Drake Hogestyn as John Black in 80s)

But before she was a daytime drama queen, this versatile star donned a superhero cape as Electra Woman in Electra Woman and Dyna Girl, a Saturday morning cult favorite from Sid and Marty Krofft

But before she was a daytime drama queen, this versatile star donned a superhero cape as Electra Woman in Electra Woman and Dyna Girl, a Saturday morning cult favorite from Sid and Marty Krofft

Dressed casually in a cozy patchwork sweater and jeans, she exuded effortless charm The look was a far cry from the glamorous yet tormented Marlena, whose shocking demonic possession in the ¿90s remains one of the most unforgettable soap opera storylines of all time.

Dressed casually in a cozy patchwork sweater and jeans, she exuded effortless charm, a far cry from the glamorous yet tormented Marlena, whose shocking demonic possession in the ’90s remains one of the most unforgettable soap opera storylines of all time

In 2021, she revealed that she blesses herself with holy water before stepping into any scene involving demonic encounters¿a ritual she¿s held onto since her character, Dr. Marlena Evans, first became possessed in the '90s and again during the show¿s 56th season in 2021

In 2021, she revealed that she blesses herself with holy water before stepping into any scene involving demonic encounters—a ritual she’s held onto since her character, Dr. Marlena Evans, first became possessed in the ’90s and again during the show’s 56th season in 2021

Hall has been an enduring force on Days of Our Lives since 1976, making occasional exits but always returning to the role that cemented her soap opera legacy

Hall has been an enduring force on Days of Our Lives since 1976, making occasional exits but always returning to the role that cemented her soap opera legacy

The now-iconic demonic storyline first emerged in 1994 when villain Stefano DiMera (Joseph Mascolo) hypnotized Marlena in an attempt to make her fall in love with him

The now-iconic demonic storyline first emerged in 1994 when villain Stefano DiMera (Joseph Mascolo) hypnotized Marlena in an attempt to make her fall in love with him

The storyline spanned into the summer of 1995, culminating in an emergency exorcism performed by John Black, Marlena¿s husband, who at the time was believed to be a priest

The storyline spanned into the summer of 1995, culminating in an emergency exorcism performed by John Black, Marlena’s husband, who at the time was believed to be a priest

Her possession was marked by eerie, unforgettable moments—Marlena levitating off her bed, eyes glowing a sinister yellow, and unleashing chaos across Salem. 

At the height of her reign, she bound victims to altars and even disrupted weddings in true soap opera fashion. 

While she was Satan’s primary vessel, other characters also faced temptation, with varying degrees of resistance.

The storyline spanned into the summer of 1995, culminating in an emergency exorcism performed by John Black, Marlena’s husband, who at the time was believed to be a priest.

Beyond her on-screen dramatics, Hall has built an impressive career, earning multiple Soap Opera Digest Awards and receiving a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2016. 

Off-screen, she has been an outspoken advocate for infertility awareness, candidly discussing her personal experience with surrogacy in the 1980s. 

Now in her seventies, Hall continues to grace Days of Our Lives, proving that her reign as a soap opera icon is far from over.

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