(Yes, theKiriakis family tree on “Days of Our Lives"is wild.)

Ultimately, Vivian has definitely had an impact on this soap in a myriad of exasperating and entertaining ways.

Sorel began her soap opera career in 1984 on a brand new soap called “Santa Barbara.”

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There, she played Vanessa Bennett from 1998 to 2002 (viaIMDb).

On “Days of Our Lives,” they shared scenes asVivian and Eve Donovan, another Salem outcast.

“Linda has timeless energy-pizzazz-& marketing skills in addition to her acting sizzle.”

Louise Sorel smiling

Marj Dusay smiling

Robin Strasser smiling

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