Days Of Our Lives’ Emily O’Brien Asks Fans To Keep An Open Mind After Controversial Theresa Recast

“Days of Our Lives” star Emily O’Brien explained that her previous character, Gwen Rizczech, had “Taken me through such a delicious discovery of who she is, and what she ultimately always yearned for — despite all her pain, vengeance and deceit. To be loved. Perhaps someday, somewhere away from Salem, she can finally find it.” Looking forward, the soap star continued, “Now as for me, a new page turns from a different story … One that I am excited to explore. So, as I step into the shoes (and wig) of a very different role, I hope that you can keep an open mind, have fun with my interpretation, and enjoy the ride.”

The ever-cordial Jen Lilley responded with, “YOU’RE DOING A WONDERFUL JOB,” followed by several applause emojis, to which O’Brien replied, “Aw @jen_lilley thank you for your kind words.” Gwen was embroiled in several storylines with bad boy Xander Cook, and actor Paul Telfer also praised his former co-star in the comments, much to her delight.  

Amid praise from several cast members, including Martha Madison (Belle Black) and Stacy Haiduk (Kristen DiMera), O’Brien’s colleague Greg Rikkart (Leo Stark) lovingly wrote, “You show up, you SLAY whatever is given to [you]. You keep your focus on what’s important. You are a class act and we could all learn a thing or two from you.”