Abigail Deveraux

Abigail Deveraux
Marci Miller as Abigail Deveraux
Days of Our Lives character
Portrayed by	Ashley Benson (2004–07) Kate Mansi (2011–16) Marci Miller (2016–) (and others)
Duration	1992–98 2000–07 2011–
First appearance	October 19, 1992
Created by	Sheri Anderson
Introduced by	Ken Corday and Tom Langan (1992, 2000) Ken Corday and Gary Tomlin (2011) Ken Corday, Albert Alarr and Greg Meng (2016)
Classification	Present; regular
Profile
Other names	Abigail DiMera Abigail Johanna Deveraux
Occupation	Public Relations Assistant Model Student assistant Medical intern Waitress
Residence	Salem, Illinois
Family Horton Johnson Father Jack Deveraux Mother Jennifer Horton Brothers JJ Deveraux Spouse Chad DiMera (2016–) Children Thomas DiMera Grandparents Duke Johnson Jo Johnson Harper Deveraux (adoptive) Camille Deveraux (adoptive) Bill Horton Laura Horton Aunts and uncles Steve Johnson Adrienne Johnson Kiriakis Mike Horton Lucas Horton First cousins Jeremy Horton Stephanie Johnson Will Horton Sonny Kiriakis Allie Horton Joey Johnson Tripp Dalton Joey Kiriakis (adoptive) Victor Kiriakis II (adoptive) Other relatives Tom Horton Alice Horton Arianna Horton

Abigail Deveraux is a fictional character on Days of Our Lives, an American soap opera on the NBC network. Abigail was created by scriptwriter Sheri Anderson and executive producer Ken Corday. Abigail's storylines often focus on young love and budding romances. She is a member of the high class, core family, the Hortons. She is also the daughter of popular super couple Jack Deveraux and Jennifer Horton. Abigail was often titularized as the show's younger leading heroine during her time on the show and is known for her popular fan pairing with Max Brady, which spanned from 2005 to 2007, when her character left for London, England, to be with her parents. The character returned to the series in March 2011 under the portrayal of Kate Mansi, and departed in June 2016. Marci Miller stepped into the role in November 2016.

The role was originated by Meghan and Michael Nelson on October 19, 1992, who shared the role until December 8, 1994. Paige and Ryanne Kettner took over on December 20, 1994, until December 27, 1995, in a recurring capacity. The Kettners were contracted to appear as Abigail, their run started on January 16, 1996, and ended on June 5, 1998, however they returned on October 13, 2000, and had their final run end on January 2, 2001. Megan Corletto portrayed the role of Abigail from January 31, 2001, and remained until May 27, 2003. She was replaced by Jillian Clare from August 28, 2003 to June 24, 2004.

On October 31, 2004, it was announced that the character would be recast and rapidly aged to a teenager with fifteen-year-old actress Ashley Benson signed on to appear as Abby, she first appeared on November 12, 2004. Benson remained with the show for three years until her departure from the soap on May 2, 2007.

In December 2010, it was reported that the character of Abby would be brought back to the canvas with newcomer Kate Mansi assuming the role. Mansi first aired on March 2, 2011.