ActressJudi Evans is the definition of a soap opera veteran.

She stayed in the role until 1986, perSoap Central.

“I didn’t really know about soaps,” Evans toldSoap Opera Digestof her first soap opera role.

Judi Evans smiles for the camera

“Mary Beth Evans.

She was the first person I worked with.

She’s the consummate sister/mom.”

Judi Evans on the red carpet

“I’ve known him through so many parts of my life.

He has been such a great friend.

A lot of times in different situations I’d think, ‘What would Wally do?'”

Judi Evans poses for a photo at an event

she told the outlet.

“I went from, ‘What is a life with a soap?’

to, ‘What is a life without one?'”

Judi Evans at an event

However, seems like “Days of Our Lives” holds a special place in her heart.

“He is hilariously funny, does great impressions.”