She told him all about the woman in white, but once it was discovered that she was dressing like her (she'd fallen in love with Jack), Jennifer and Peter discounted the story. Laura accidentally sent Peter right to them, but luckily, circus owner Jasper saved them. He then returns to Salem in 1994. Although multiple actors have portrayed the character in the past, "Days of Our Lives" fans widely consider Ashford as the true Jack Deveraux, and are thrilled when he's featured on the show. Due to her love for Steve, Kayla is not yet able to consummate her marriage with Jack, however. Although Jack didn't believe this, a woman in white soon attempted to kill Jennifer in a fire. On November 30, 2015, it was announced that Ashford would briefly return to the soap; he appeared on May 24, 2016. Days of Our Lives alum and reality TV star Lisa Rinna is set to return to Salem to reprise her role as the feisty Billie Reed. The Real Reason Why the Babies Are So Big on GENERAL HOSPITAL, Lindsay Arnold Reveals the Real Reason She Left DAYS OF OUR LIVES. He learned that Jo Johnson was his mother, and Steve and Adrienne are his siblings. But later, after Jennifer came clean about the rape, they reconciled and became man and wife. One of the character's well known plots have been his fake deaths which occurred between 2003 and 2012, where he was presumed dead four times. The two realized they had a lot in common, and even became lovers. Jack's extremely violent biological father, Duke Johnson, is dead, having been shot by his daughter, Jack's biological sister after he raped her brutally. What experience does she have? Unluckily for Peter, Jennifer went to Daniel on her own, and tricked him into telling her everything. Jack agrees to plead guilty to assault, but he maintains he was only doing it because he is being railroaded. In December 2020, it was announced Jon Lindstromthe real-life spouse of Cady McClainwould step-in as Ashford's body double for scenes between Jack and McClain's Jennifer. Help arrives in the form of Shane Donovan, Bo, Carly, Kayla and Julie Olson Williams, who are all trying to either gather evidence about Steve's death, or rescue Jennifer and her Gran Alice Horton, from Lawrence's grasp. As Jack settles into town, Eve talked into him marrying her and running for Mayor against his old friend Abe. Jack came to Salem looking for Kayla Brady, with whom hed fallen in love a few years back. Although Alex thought it was a done deal that he'd be the new CEO, he just learned he was wrong. Matthew Ashford (2001 - 2003; 2004 to - September 21 2006); March 2007 as recurring - August 15 2012; May 24, June 20, August 5; December 2017; December 28, 2018 - present). This takes place when huge explosions underground destroy the new town square and interrupt a celebration. Much to his surprise, he soon finds out Jennifer has moved on with another man. When Peter Blake took Jennifer to his hometown of Aremid, Jack followed them, and befriended a young woman named Sarah, hoping she would help him. Jennifer eventually finds her way to the island, and gives birth to a son named Jack Jr (J.J. Deveraux). She finally told him that she had been raped. 2023 SheMedia, LLC. Steve Wilder (1997 - 1998). Without revealing his identity, her father, Ernesto Toscano, planned a cruise to get revenge on his enemies and get the diary, inviting Jack, who took that opportunity to give Isabella the papers proving that Victor was her father. News of. In October 2003, Jack begins working with police officer Abe Carver, leading to both men supposedly being murdered by the Salem Stalker (Marlena Evans). Further, James Acheson played the role briefly from July 21, 1987 to October 26, 1987, before Matthew Ashford stepped into the role for both of these actors on October 30, 1987; Ashford notably went on to play the role through October 12, 1993, reappearing from February 5, 2000 to October 27, 2003 and June 22, 2004 until September 21, 2006, with a guest appearance on April 24, 2007 and again in 2008 and from September 23, 2011 until August 15, 2012. As the daughter of Laura and Bill Horton, Jennifer has been a staple in Salem for many years. Kayla soon began cheating on Jack with Steve, and when he found out (from the newspaper, of all things), he raped her, and had Steve beaten up. * Alias: Jack Harcourt Deveraux, William Earl Johnson, Billy, and Clarke (alias while staying at The Meadows). But, his first step was to deal with the trauma of being captured and tortured. Jennifer denounces Jack, and seeks comfort in the arms of her new husband. Jack allowed this to happen believing he was unworthy of Jennifer all the while his actions spoke for him as he kept throwing monkey wrenches into Jennifer and Emilio's 'relationship'. Jack was exonerated of his crimes when Jennifer's 'spirit' convinced Peter to confess to his crimes. Using blackmail among other tricks, he eventually got the rest of it. Victor Kiriakis (John Aniston) is putting another Kiriakis in charge instead, so Alex will wonder which family member's going to . While trying to get back to Salem, Jack and Jennifer were separated and Jack was presumed dead again, but ended up in Tony's European castle being held prisoner. The character has been portrayed by multiple actors over the years, including Joseph Adams, James Acheson, Steve Witmer, Mark Valley, Steve Wilder, and most famously, Matthew Ashford. Jack and Jennifer's relationship didn't come easy. Jack died after being trapped in an elevator that crashed. Discovering the key, he ventured to Italy to recover the treasure but found only a diary belonging to Isabella's mother and containing a dangerous secret: She was really the daughter of Victor Kiriakis. In 2013, Casey Moss joined the cast as a rapidly aged JJ. Jack and Jennifer embark on the famed "Cruise of Deception" during which time Isabella is found to be Victor's daughter. In a fight between Trent and Jack, Trent fell to his death. When 'Travis' was released, he moved in next door to Jennifer, as Trent Davis. So actor Steve Witmer was cast in the part, via Soap Central. When they were able to pry the doors open a little, Jack went into the elevator to rescue Abigail. * Returned December 28, 2018 with amnesia and Eve Donovan at his side. Jack, however, thinks something is not quite right with the all too perfect seeming Peter. After leaving Jennifer and Abby, Jack suffers a nervous breakdown and checks himself into a mental health clinic called The Meadows. She was trying to help a homeless pregnant girl named Sally, and the two pretended to be married to give the baby a home. Ashford was nominated for an Emmy for Outstanding Supporting Actor in 2012. Jack, who is in Italy at the time, gets to Paris before Jen could, and ambushes her at the coronation. All Of The Actors Who Have Played Jack Deveraux On Days Of Our Lives, the multiple times that Jack was presumed dead. Labeling himself a rapist and now a killer, Jack once again pushes Jennifer away. An enraged Jack confronts Kayla when she gets home, and when she couldn't deny that those pictures had been taken during their marriage, he rapes her, insisting that he is taking what is "rightfully his". During this time, despite possible temptations on either side by Patrick Lockhart and Cassie for Jack, both manage to be one of the only couples (of many) dealing with fake dead spouses who stay true to each other. Jack saved her by bribing a guard to take him to the warden's office, and was paid back for it with a beating, not knowing Jennifer was hiding in his cell. Jack realized that T.C. He had been diagnosed with Hodgkin's disease and wanted Dr. Kayla Brady (Mary Beth Evans) to treat him (via Soap Central ). He was arrested for his murder, and bailed out by Jennifer. Their marriage hits a snag early on when Jennifer is duped by a conman named Hawk which eventually causes them to lose the majority of Jack's wealth, and puts their marriage in jeopardy, although they manage to work it out. Jennifer, Jack, and Cameron Davis worked to get Abigail out. Jack fled, and Hawk managed to get hold of Jack's fortune. As he appealed it, Kristen admitted that Peter was really alive but when the trial came, Stefano made sure that she wouldn't say anything and Jack was kept in prison. When she learned the truth, she dumped him. Confronted with this, she became upset and Jack comforted her while Jennifer watched, horrified. Original cast member, Frances Reid, was previously the . Jennifer and Jack have been through more ups and downs than a roller coaster! Eventually, they agree to return to Salem where they would attempt to work out a custody agreement of Abby. . T.C. Flashbacks revealed that Jack had been revived by Kristen DiMera and Dr. Wilhelm Rolf. And, after she died, they attended a memorial/autism fundraiser. Days of Our Lives spoilers for Friday, March 3 reveal that Rex Brady (Kyle Lowder) offers Sarah Horton (Linsey Godfrey) a solution to her problem. Eventually Jennifer gets fed up with him and embroils herself in a large deception whereby she tries to convince Lawrence Alamain that she is his arranged-bride-to-be Katarina Von Leuschner - Jennifer's friend from boarding school, whom she knew as Carly Manning. He is left-handed, claustrophobic, and despite being mentioned several times as being an adept surfer is not a strong swimmer. Jack "J.J." Deveraux Jr. is a fictional character from the original NBC soap opera, Days of Our Lives. When Jack returned to Salem, he hoped to pick up where he left off with Jennifer, and began planning their wedding. Steve's donation does not change how Jack feels about Steve and he embarks on a campaign of harassment against Steve and Kayla. Use left arrow key to move back to the parent list. At the character's inception in 1985, the role was recast two times, originated first by Joseph Adams from April 10, 1985 to July 17, 1987. Unfortunately the money belonged to a crime boss. Things got out of hand when she ended up marrying Lawrence Alamain (who knew her true identity) and was raped and imprisoned by him. "I think there is a whole new generation of people watching. He befriended her and spied on her for Stefano. Kayla and Steve begin to have an affair, unable to keep apart any longer. The two never ended up getting married, and Jennifer ended up tending bar in Ireland. Victor Kiriakis Played by John Aniston. Very shortly after Lawrence was convicted of fifth degree rape, Jack marries Jennifer in July 1991. He traced the source of the drugs to Afghanistan, lied to Jennifer, Abigail, and JJ Deveraux about where he was going, and snuck into the country. Complicating matters was the fact that Frankie discovered a drug trial that saved Jacks life, meaning Jennifer was caught between the two men. They had a brief affair and it wasn't until they returned to Salem that they learned each other's true identities. He called T.C. Adams joined the cast of the soap opera in 1987, but his time on the show was short-lived. The couple returned to Salem safely, but soon Jack decided it was time again to hunt for Peter. In July 2017, it was announced that Ashford is set to reprise his role once more as Jack Deveraux in December 2017. While suffering from health issues, Jack fell in love with Kayla and the couple got married. They went undercover at the Blue Moon, but just as they were about to prove Peter and Jude were linked, there was a police bust. Ashford's casting stuck and he played Jack until 1993 when Jack left town, blaming himself for his daughter Abigail's own medical condition, aplastic anemia. Kayla agrees reluctantly to do as they wish, even though she now knows she would never be intimate with Jack. Although Jack managed to save her, the guard paid him back with a beating. May 30, 2016. http://www.soapoperadigest.com/content/matthew-ashford-back-days-0, http://www.tvinsider.com/article/56606/matthew-ashford-returns-to-days-of-our-lives-as-jack-deveraux/, https://www.soapoperanews.net/2018/07/matthew-ashford-returns-to-days-of-our.html. GENERAL HOSPITAL Spoilers 2/28/23: Portia Has Another Secret! Too bad for Jack, Stefano had blackmailed a judge, and Jack was sentenced to life. His own marriage plans were interrupted when Jennifer stepped in for her high-school chum Katerina von Leuschner (now known as Dr. Carly Manning) and married Lawrence Alamain. Finally escaping, they returned to Salem where Jack eagerly tried to mend his relationship with Jennifer. Then the doors closed and the final cables broke. Determined to hurt Steve, Jack tried to find his long-lost brother and was horrified to discover that he was Billy! He managed to escape and Jack bonded with his baby boy. Part of the a360media Entertainment Group.Copyright a360media 2023. Burdened by guilt, he confessed to Jennifer, asked for a divorce and left town. Sonny Kiriakis is a fictional character from Days of Our Lives, an American soap opera on the NBC network. As the circus arrived in Salem, Peter found them and kidnapped Jennifer while tipping off the FBI of Jack's whereabouts. During this time Kayla angrily demands that Steve tell her why he had kidnapped her when he had acted like he didn't care about her. Steve "Patch" Johnson (biological brother) Finding that out, Herbie helped Jack break out of prison, and he headed to the Grand Canyon to save her. From 2016 to 2017, Ashford reprised the role for several guest-appearances; he returned full-time on December 28, 2018. Jack Deveraux is one of the most interesting characters on "Days of Our Lives." Primarily played by Matthew Ashford over the years, Jack arrived in Salem in the late 1980s. However, it is later confirmed that Jack didn't know about her or her mother, because Jack's mother in-law, Laura Horton was the one who was paying Tiffany to stay away in order to preserve her daughter Jennifer's marriage to Jack. However, fans never got to see his face. His father, Harper Deveraux hired Kayla Brady to be Jack's nurse, and when Steve "Patch" Johnson rejected her, she agreed to marry him. Jack Deveraux (Matthew Ashford) and Jennifer Deveraux (Cady McClain) are always in and out of Salem and now they are headed back out again. Jack accidentally kills escapee Harper as he tries to kill Steve on the day of his third wedding to Kayla - an event in which Jack was, once again, to be best man. Days of Our Lives spoilers and rumors tease that when Jack and Jennifer Deveraux (Matthew Ashford, Cady McClain) say goodbye and leave Salem, they'll have a new start. Once Eve had her hands on the money, the marriage was annulled, and Jack again tried to get back with Jennifer. She believed that the town was haunted by the Woman in White. Not long afterward, Greta finds out that Jack is straight and leaves town in a rage, and Jack is left distraction free in his now more honest pursuit of Jennifer. The elevator dropped to the first floor and he died upon impact, Roman told the family. When a bomb exploded on board the ship, the passengers found their way to an island, where Jack and Jennifer made love. Jack's plans change when one of his hospice workers turns out to be his presumed dead brother Steve Johnson. No one has apparently physically spoken to Jack in months. Jack Deveraux Played by Matthew Ashford Gabi Hernandez Played by Camila Banus Chloe Lane Played by Nadia Bjorlin Lucas Horton Played by Bryan Dattilo Adrienne Johnson Kiriakis Played by Judi Evans Kayla Brady Played by Mary Beth Evans Chad DiMera Played by Billy Flynn Rafe Hernandez Played by Galen Gering Marlena Evans Played by Deidre Hall Use right arrow key to move into submenus. He has followed Jennifer back to Salem, and the two moved in together so they could look after Abigail. Jack was seen as an apparition of sorts in 5 episodes of Days in 2017, helping family get through tough times in their lives. Soaps.com is a part of Penske Media Corporation. Use left and right arrow keys to navigate between menu items. Unfortunately, the only viable donor was his birth brother, who just happened to be Steve (who only donated the kidney when their mother, Jo, asked him to). Jack had been planning to leave town until he learned that Jennifer kicked Peter out, and hung around to protect his ex-wife and daughter. Days of Our Lives Finally Found a Worthy Successor to Stefano But Are We About to Get an Exit None of Us Saw Coming. Back in January it was revealed that Reeves who has played Jennifer Horton on the NBC sudser on and off for the past three decades "liked" several anti-BLM posts from right-wing activist. He showed up later to try and explain that he was really investigating the drug trade in Afghanistan and lied to protect the family and had been held hostage. Jack Harcourt Deveraux grew up in Washington, D.C. and was raised by Senator Harper Deveraux and his second wife, Jack's stepmother, Anjelica Deveraux. In reality he had been taken prisoner once more and held at the DiMera castle in Europe. the son of Eve's ex-husband Jack Deveraux and her old high school rival, Jennifer Horton. Jennifer's opinions are mixed because, although she is elated to find out the man she loves is alive, she is as angry at him as she'd ever been for letting her think he was dead when he wasn't. Returning to Salem, Jack discovered that Harper had escaped prison again and was preparing to kill Steve at his wedding to Kayla. When the two went down there to check it out, Peter magically had the names on the account erased at the very moment they were accessing it. During this time, he also broke Isabella out of a mental institution so that he could learn about the treasure which Marina Toscao had hidden. Day of Our Lives spoilers reveal that Jennifer Horton and Jack Deveraux leave Salem this Friday. Jack learned from Alice that she had gone to Paris for Greta's coronation, and turned up to try, one last time, to get his wife and daughter back. So he sold the Spectator to Julie Olson Williams, before learning he wasn't dying after all. To make matters worse, these business ventures would often cause Jack to disappear, sometimes for weeks at a time, without so much as a phone call to Jennifer. The wedding is sidetracked when Kayla is arrested for the murder of Marina Toscano. Jack was happy to be home with his wife and children, but he soon began feeling sick, and when he went to Lexie, she advised him he only had a short period of time to live. DAYS OF OUR LIVES Spoilers: Sarah Is Pregnant! At this point, Alice is firmly in Jack's camp as far as his relationship with Jennifer is concerned. His reaction is initially to run away from her, believing that after her experiences he is the last thing she'd need or want. Jennifer gives birth to a daughter, Abigail Deveraux in October 1992. He had amnesia and didn't remember anyone or anything about Salem. When Harper returned to town (after having escaped from prison), Jack foiled his plan to kill Steve during his second marriage to Kayla by pushing him off the roof of the bell towerkilling him. While there, he met a woman named Monica without realizing that she was actually Laura Horton. Born onscreen in 2004, the character was portrayed by several child actors between 2004 and 2006. Together, they returned to Salem and he was reunited with his family. Before Hawk could leave Salem (with Jennifer in tow), Jack returned and convinced Hawk to admit to taking the money. As they pushed beyond mere poses, Melissa returned as did Jennifer's former beau, Emilio. When Tony DiMera was murdered during the wedding reception and John Black the accused, Jack and Jennifer joined forces to prove his innocence. Jack wasn't seen or heard from for years, until he checked himself into The Meadows (using the name 'Clarke'), and met a woman named 'Monica'. Tired of waiting for Jack to return her feelings, Jennifer accepted Emilios proposal, but Jack abducted her on the day of the wedding in an attempt to convince her to dump him. Speaking to Michael Fairman TV in 2010, Valley joked about how he got into the shower in one scene and was never seen on the show again. Adamant that he had changed and would not lie again, Jack set about getting his family back. Back in Aremid, Jude took Jennifer hostage, and Jack let him go to save Jenniferwho escaped on her own, complete with a matchbook containing the numbers to a bank account in the Cayman Islands. Although Lexie and later Marlena tried to convince Jack to tell Jennifer, he was determined to enjoy the time he had left with his family without having them concentrate on his illness. James Acheson (1987) He was soon replaced by actor James Acheson, via Soaps in Depth. In 2021, Jack discovers that he has another daughter named Gwendolyn "Gwen" Rizczech, from his previous relationship with Tiffany Rizczech, before he came to Salem. Unfortunately, Peter had tipped the FBI off to where Jack was hiding, and had him arrested. Of course, their marriage has been strained on more than one occasion, including the multiple times that Jack was presumed dead. His cellmate in prison was 'Travis Malloy', a plant from Stefano DiMera. GENERAL HOSPITAL Alum Stella Stevens Dead at 84, Blake Berris Opens Up About His Bonkers DAYS Return, What Happened to Rafe on DAYS OF OUR LIVES. Jack hopes that New Years would be the right time for them to begin their life as man and wife, but Kayla disappears with Steve wearing a dress that Jack had bought her, leaving Jack alone at a party when the new year rings. When Jack learned this, he broke out of prison and followed them to the Grand Canyon. Jack watches Peter shoot Jude in cold blood, but everyone believes that Peter did it in self-defense. Jack feels guilty for hurting her and he very sadly grants her a no contest divorce. Jack begins to work with college intern Jennifer Horton at The Spectator, a newspaper that he now co-owns with Diana Colville. When Jack was finally released, he returned to Salem to tell everyone the truth. After nearly dying when the theme train they were in derailed, Jennifer finally admitted to Jack that she pushed him away because Lawrence had raped her. Jack suspects Steve had kidnapped his wife, and angrily confronts him. Valley held the role of Jack until 1997 when he decided to exit the sudser. "Who's Coming". A Days source confirms to TVLine that Melissa Reeves is eyeing a return to the role she played off and on for three decades. Stay tuned to DAYS to see what happens next! Wanting to spare her feelings, Jack tells her he is gay. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA Enterprise and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. His daughter, actress Jennifer Aniston, paid tribute to her father. to tell him not to hurt Jack, which came just in timethey were seconds away from killing him. It was there that he met the love of his life, Jennifer Horton (Melissa Reeves/Cady McClain). Sarah donned the personae in a bid to get close to him. Not one to be down and out, Jack was still determined to get home to Jennifer, and escaped from the DiMera castle, trying to make his way back to Salem. At the character's inception in 1987, the role was played by Joseph Adams from April 10 to July 17, by James Acheson from July 21 to October 26, and by Matthew Ashford from October 30 onward. Jack bought half the Spectator to keep them from running a story about him. While finalizing a divorce from Jack Deveraux, Jennifer Horton met Dr. Daniel Jonas. Over the years, "Days of Our Lives" fans have come to know and love the character of Jack Deveraux (primarily played by Matthew Ashford). Now, let's dig a little deeper into what exactly happened. Jack originally came to Salem suffering from a life-threatening disease and looking for Kayla Brady (Mary Beth Evans). I am more than open to everyone's interest on different levels," Ashford stated. Undeterred, Jack and Jennifer continued to pursue Jude who would abduct her and threaten to starve her. Ron Carlivati is pulling out all stops and he's got an amazing return story planned for the actor - it's must-see TV. On a tip from Jennifer's grandmother, Alice Horton, Jack learns that Jennifer is to be in Paris for the coronation of Princess Greta Von Amberg. He works tirelessly to prove his hunch that Peter is up to no good, but Jennifer writes off Jack's claims as the pathetic schemes he had become all too known for. Jack asks if Jennifer believes him, she eventually does. Trying to forget their troubles, Jack and the woman begin sleeping together. But, the elevator cables continued to break. was on the DiMera bankroll. Afterwards, Kayla filed for divorce and pressed charges against Jack. Although he didn't know it at the time, Jack was the long-lost younger brother of Steve Johnson, and he had a mother (Jo Johnson) and a sister Adrienne Johnson.