28 Facts About Eileen Davidson

Eileen Marie Davidson was born on June 15,1959 and is an American actress, author, television personality and former model.

In 2014, Eileen Davidson was awarded a Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series for her role in Days of Our Lives.

Eileen Davidson was the second actress to win a Daytime Emmy Award in the category of "Lead Actress" for the soap; and in 2018, she won the award again for her role on The Young and the Restless.

Eileen Davidson starred in the film The House on Sorority Row, had a leading role in the short-lived CBS crime series Broken Badges, and wrote a number of mystery novels in the 2000s.

In 2014, Eileen Davidson joined the cast of Bravo reality television series The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, appearing full-time on the program until 2017.

Eileen Davidson originated the role of Ashley Abbott on The Young and the Restless in March 1982, beating out more than 100 candidates.

The character of Ashley became a front-burner character, and Eileen Davidson became an integral part of the show.

Eileen Davidson quit the show in December 1988 and the producers took her recommendation of hiring a look-alike actress named Brenda Epperson, whom Davidson had discovered waiting tables at a charity function.

Eileen Davidson appeared in several films during the 1980s, including a main role in the slasher film The House on Sorority Row and Easy Wheels, opposite Ted Raimi.

Eileen Davidson then appeared in primetime television, but her show, Broken Badges, was canceled.

Eileen Davidson returned to daytime when she assumed the role of Kelly Capwell on Santa Barbara from November 1991 until the soap's cancelation in January 1993.

Eileen Davidson next appeared as Kristen Blake on Days of Our Lives beginning in May 1993.

Reilly eventually developed an outrageous second role for Eileen Davidson, having her play Susan Banks, a Kristen look-alike.

In December 2006, Eileen Davidson told TV Guide that she was fired from The Young and the Restless due to lack of storyline.

Eileen Davidson was such a part of the core of the show and such a brilliant actress; beautiful and always prepared.

Eileen Davidson followed it up with three sequels: Dial Emmy for Murder, Diva Las Vegas, and Swinging in the Rain.

In July 2008, Eileen Davidson was downgraded to recurring status at The Bold and the Beautiful.

Eileen Davidson returned to The Young and the Restless full-time as Ashley on September 26,2008.

Eileen Davidson made a brief appearance on The Young and the Restless in February 2013 for the soap's 40th anniversary.

In July 2013, it was announced that Eileen Davidson made the decision to leave Days of Our Lives after a year as Kristen.

On May 1,2014, it was formally announced that Eileen Davidson was nominated for a Daytime Emmy Award in the category of Outstanding Lead Actress In A Drama Series for Days of Our Lives.

On June 17,2014, it was announced that Eileen Davidson had signed a contract to return to The Young and the Restless.

Eileen Davidson joined the cast of the fifth season of Bravo reality television series, The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills.

On November 17,2014, it was announced that Eileen Davidson was back on-set of Days of Our Lives, with a stint set to air in spring 2015.

Eileen Davidson stated in 2019 that she had been offered a role on All My Children earlier on in her career, but had turned it down as she could not afford to move to New York with her five dogs.

Eileen Davidson starred in the 2019 comedy film 7 Days to Vegas directed by Eric Balfour released by Gravitas Ventures.

Eileen Davidson starred in the Christmas film Days of Our Lives: A Very Salem Christmas for the streaming service in 2021.

Also in 2021, Eileen Davidson starred in the thriller film Symphoria written and directed by Catherine Dao.