Kayla Brady

Kayla Brady
Mary Beth Evans as Kayla Brady
Days of Our Lives character
Portrayed by	Catherine Mary Stewart (1982–83) Mary Beth Evans (1986–) Rhonda Aldrich (1989, temp)
Duration	1982–83 1986–92 2006–
First appearance	January 18, 1982
Created by	Pat Falken Smith
Introduced by	Betty Corday Al Rabin
Classification	Present; regular
Profile
Other names	Kayla Deveraux Kayla Johnson
Occupation	Doctor
Family Brady Parents Shawn Brady Caroline Brady Brothers Roman Brady Frankie Brady (adoptive) Max Brady (adoptive) Sisters Kimberly Brady Half-brothers Bo Brady Spouse Jack Deveraux (1987–88) Steve Johnson (1988–89, 1990–2012, 2016–) Sons Joey Johnson Daughters Stephanie Johnson Grandfathers Peter Brady Uncles Eric Brady Aunts Colleen Brady Molly Brady Nephews Eric Brady Rex Brady Andrew Donovan Shawn-Douglas Brady Zack Brady Nieces Carrie Brady Sami Brady Cassie Brady Theresa Donovan Chelsea Brady Ciara Brady First cousins Ryan Brady Colin Murphy

Kayla Brady is a fictional character on the NBC daytime soap opera Days of Our Lives. She made her first appearance in 1982. Kayla was created by Pat Falken Smith as one of the original members of the Brady family, a fictional family on the serial. She is widely known for her popular pairing with Steve Johnson. This relationship gave the couple the title of a famous super couple. Kayla was described as being the "good" girl of the serial. During her time on Days of our Lives, Kayla was extremely well received by television critics. Kayla Brady Johnson is one of the six Brady children. She is the daughter of the late Shawn Brady and Caroline Brady. She is the sister of Roman and Kimberly Brady, the half-sister of Bo Brady, and the sister of adopted brothers Frankie and Max Brady. She has been married three times, to Jack Deveraux and twice to Steve Johnson. Steve and Kayla have two children, a daughter, Stephanie, and a son, Joey. Mary Beth Evans returned to Days of Our Lives for a short-stint on June 18, 2010, and then again on recurring status starting in December 2011.

The role was originated on January 18, 1982 by actress Catherine Mary Stewart who played the role until December 14, 1983. The role is replaced in 1986 by actress Mary Beth Evans. Evans is most recognizable in the role as Kayla. She played the role from May 23, 1986 to May 26, 1992.Mary Beth Evans returned to play Kayla on June 12, 2006. She announced her departure from the serial on February 17, 2009, and was dropped off canvas.