Jennifer Horton

Jennifer Horton
Melissa Reeves as Jennifer Horton (2014)
Days of our Lives character
Portrayed by	Maren Stephenson (1976–77) Jennifer Peterson (1977–79) Melissa Reeves (1985–95, 2000–06, 2010–) Stephanie Cameron (1995–98)
Duration	1976–79 1985–98 2000–06 2010–
First appearance	February 6, 1976 (February 6, 1976)
Created by	Pat Falken Smith
Introduced by	Betty Corday (1976) Betty Corday and Al Rabin (1985) Ken Corday and Tom Langan (2000) Ken Corday and Gary Tomlin (2010)
Classification	Present; regular
Profile
Other names	Jennifer Alamain Jennifer Deveraux Jennifer Blake Jennifer Rose Horton
Occupation	Director of communications Publicist Public Relations Officer Journalist Talk show host Waitress Jail Guard Knife Thrower's Assistant Columnist
Residence	Horton Home 545 Sycamore Street Salem, Illinois
Stephanie Cameron as Jennifer Horton
Family Horton Parents Bill Horton Laura Horton Brothers Mike Horton Half-brothers Lucas Horton Spouse Lawrence Alamain (1990–91) Jack Deveraux (1991–93, 2003–11) Peter Blake (1995–96) Children Abigail Deveraux JJ Deveraux Grandchildren Thomas Deveraux Grandparents Tom Horton Alice Horton James Spencer Carrie Spencer Aunts and uncles Tom Horton, Jr. Mickey Horton Addie Horton Marie Horton Nieces and nephews Jeremy Horton Will Horton Allie Horton First cousins Julie Olson Williams Steven Olson Sandy Horton Hope Williams Brady Melissa Horton (adoptive) Sarah Horton (legal)

Jennifer Horton is a fictional character on the NBC daytime drama, Days of Our Lives, a long running dramatic serial about life in the fictional town of Salem. Jennifer was created by scriptwriter Pat Falken Smith, and executive producer Betty Corday. The role has been most associated by actress Melissa Reeves who played the role of Jennifer on and off for nearly 30 years, premiering on October 9, 1985.

Jennifer's story lines often focused on love and romance. The daughter of Bill and Laura Horton, she ia a member of the original core family, the Hortons. Despite beginning as a rebellious teenager, she has transformed into a true soap heroine. Jennifer is known for her popular pairing with Jack Deveraux, most notably portrayed by Matthew Ashford. The pairing of Jack and Jennifer, known as "J&J" to soap fans, has become one of the soaps' most infamous supercouples.

The character of Jennifer has been well received by critics, with TV Squad praising Reeves for, "being one of the most beloved actresses to ever star on Days of Our Lives". Reeves has also won many awards for her portrayal of Jennifer. In 1995, she received a Soap Opera Digest award for Hottest Female Star. She was nominated for an Emmy award in 1992 for Outstanding Younger Actress in a television drama.

Jennifer Horton is one of the earliest characters to be invented by executive producer Betty Corday, and scriptwriter Pat Falken Smith. The character was brought on as part of the soap's core family, the Hortons. She is the daughter of original characters Bill Horton and Laura Horton. Jennifer is the mother of Abigail Deveraux and Jack Deveraux, Jr. (JJ)