Suzanne Rogers, the iconic actress who plays Maggie Horton on Days of Our Lives, is celebrating her 51st anniversary on the soap opera. For over half a century, Rogers has brought Maggie to life, captivating audiences with her strength, resilience, and unwavering loyalty to her family. But behind the scenes, this veteran actress has faced her fair share of challenges, even going head-to-head with the writers over a storyline she deemed out of character.
A Maggie-versary Marked by Conflict
Rogers, known for her dedication to her craft, admitted to Soaps.com that she still gets “nervous” each time she steps onto the Days of Our Lives set. “The nerves give me a sense of, ‘OK, I don’t know what’s going to happen,’" she shared. "I’m always on my toes because I think you need to be nervous...It fuels me."
While Rogers is always ready to embrace new storylines, one particular plot point sparked serious resistance.
A Romance That Didn't Ring True
Rogers opened up about the storyline involving the character Konstantin, describing it as a point of contention between her and the writers.
"That’s the one that I felt didn’t serve the character," she revealed. "It was hard for me to come into work and to pretend that I was attracted to this man or maybe falling in love with him.
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