Kate Roberts is one of the most beloved and complicated characters on “Days of Our Lives.”

She’s also been engaged ina decades-long feud with Vivian Alamain(Louise Sorel).

However, through it all, Kate has remained dedicated to her family, which includes six children.

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Curtis was a highly abusive man who tormented Kate over the years, perSoap Central.

Eventually, unhappy in her marriage Kate turned to Bill Horton for comfort and support.

The pair began to have feelings for one another and had an affair.

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Kate eventually found herself pregnant, and Curtis was furious about the affair.

Austin and Billie eventually broke free of their abusive father and found themselves in Salem.

Curtis later followed, and Kate was shocked to see him again.

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Kate then worked hard to build a relationship with both Austin and Billie.

Austin later became a part of a “Days” supercouple when he met and married Carrie Brady.

Meanwhile, Billie was briefly married to Bo Brady.

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Eventually, both Austin and Billie left Salem but still remain close to their mother.

Lucas later embraced his Horton family members while also remaining close to Kate.

After arriving in Salem and falling for Victor Kiriakis, Kate wanted to have another child.

The couple has been married and divorced and has gotten back together several times over the years.

Later dubbed theGemini Twins, the true parentage of the “aliens” came into question.

Rex began dating Mimi Lockhart (then Farah Fath) and later left Salem.