DAYS’s Abigail is the latest soap character to suffer from dissociative identity disorder. Here’s a look back at eight other folks who’ve had more than one personality — and be sure to check out this week’s episode of Soap Opera Digest’s podcast, Dishing With Digest, to hear Marci Miller’s (Abigail) take on Abby, Gabby and Dr. Laura.
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On ONE LIFE TO LIVE, party girl Niki (Erika Slezak, pictured in 2011) first emerged from Viki's psyche in 1968, the year of the show’s debut. Her other personalities included imperious Jean and fragile 7-year- old Princess.
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On ONE LIFE TO LIVE, party girl Niki (Erika Slezak, pictured in 2011) first emerged from Viki's psyche in 1968, the year of the show’s debut. Her other personalities included imperious Jean and fragile 7-year- old Princess.
On DAYS in 1992, troubled Kimberly (Patsy Pease) manifested two alters, Lacey and Clare (pictured).
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On ONE LIFE TO LIVE, party girl Niki (Erika Slezak, pictured in 2011) first emerged from Viki's psyche in 1968, the year of the show’s debut. Her other personalities included imperious Jean and fragile 7-year- old Princess.
On DAYS in 1992, troubled Kimberly (Patsy Pease) manifested two alters, Lacey and Clare (pictured).
In 1982, GUIDING LIGHT’s Ross (Jerry verDorn) had his hands full with wife Carrie’s (Jane Elliot) multiple alters (who were also named Carrie).
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On ONE LIFE TO LIVE, party girl Niki (Erika Slezak, pictured in 2011) first emerged from Viki's psyche in 1968, the year of the show’s debut. Her other personalities included imperious Jean and fragile 7-year- old Princess.
On DAYS in 1992, troubled Kimberly (Patsy Pease) manifested two alters, Lacey and Clare (pictured).
In 1982, GUIDING LIGHT’s Ross (Jerry verDorn) had his hands full with wife Carrie’s (Jane Elliot) multiple alters (who were also named Carrie).
In 1989, SANTA BARBARA’s Mason (Lane Davies) manifested a new personality, Sonny Sprockett, who tied the knot with Gina (Robin Mattson).
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On ONE LIFE TO LIVE, party girl Niki (Erika Slezak, pictured in 2011) first emerged from Viki's psyche in 1968, the year of the show’s debut. Her other personalities included imperious Jean and fragile 7-year- old Princess.
On DAYS in 1992, troubled Kimberly (Patsy Pease) manifested two alters, Lacey and Clare (pictured).
In 1982, GUIDING LIGHT’s Ross (Jerry verDorn) had his hands full with wife Carrie’s (Jane Elliot) multiple alters (who were also named Carrie).
In 1989, SANTA BARBARA’s Mason (Lane Davies) manifested a new personality, Sonny Sprockett, who tied the knot with Gina (Robin Mattson).
SB’s Eden (Marcy Walker, with A Martinez as Cruz), Mason’s sister, struggled with a splintered personality in 1991. One of her alters was bohemian artist Suzanne.
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On ONE LIFE TO LIVE, party girl Niki (Erika Slezak, pictured in 2011) first emerged from Viki's psyche in 1968, the year of the show’s debut. Her other personalities included imperious Jean and fragile 7-year- old Princess.
On DAYS in 1992, troubled Kimberly (Patsy Pease) manifested two alters, Lacey and Clare (pictured).
In 1982, GUIDING LIGHT’s Ross (Jerry verDorn) had his hands full with wife Carrie’s (Jane Elliot) multiple alters (who were also named Carrie).
In 1989, SANTA BARBARA’s Mason (Lane Davies) manifested a new personality, Sonny Sprockett, who tied the knot with Gina (Robin Mattson).
SB’s Eden (Marcy Walker, with A Martinez as Cruz), Mason’s sister, struggled with a splintered personality in 1991. One of her alters was bohemian artist Suzanne.
When ANOTHER WORLD’s Sharlene (Anna Holbrook, with Diego Serrano as Tomas), whose alter Sharly emerged in 1990, returned to Bay City in 1993 after a presumed death in 1991, it was as her new alternate identity: Kate Baker.
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On ONE LIFE TO LIVE, party girl Niki (Erika Slezak, pictured in 2011) first emerged from Viki's psyche in 1968, the year of the show’s debut. Her other personalities included imperious Jean and fragile 7-year- old Princess.
On DAYS in 1992, troubled Kimberly (Patsy Pease) manifested two alters, Lacey and Clare (pictured).
In 1982, GUIDING LIGHT’s Ross (Jerry verDorn) had his hands full with wife Carrie’s (Jane Elliot) multiple alters (who were also named Carrie).
In 1989, SANTA BARBARA’s Mason (Lane Davies) manifested a new personality, Sonny Sprockett, who tied the knot with Gina (Robin Mattson).
SB’s Eden (Marcy Walker, with A Martinez as Cruz), Mason’s sister, struggled with a splintered personality in 1991. One of her alters was bohemian artist Suzanne.
When ANOTHER WORLD’s Sharlene (Anna Holbrook, with Diego Serrano as Tomas), whose alter Sharly emerged in 1990, returned to Bay City in 1993 after a presumed death in 1991, it was as her new alternate identity: Kate Baker.
Viki’s daughter, Jessica (Bree Williamson), also splintered; free spirit Tess (pictured in 2005) and tough-guy Wes (pictured in 2011) were two of her alternates.
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On ONE LIFE TO LIVE, party girl Niki (Erika Slezak, pictured in 2011) first emerged from Viki's psyche in 1968, the year of the show’s debut. Her other personalities included imperious Jean and fragile 7-year- old Princess.
On DAYS in 1992, troubled Kimberly (Patsy Pease) manifested two alters, Lacey and Clare (pictured).
In 1982, GUIDING LIGHT’s Ross (Jerry verDorn) had his hands full with wife Carrie’s (Jane Elliot) multiple alters (who were also named Carrie).
In 1989, SANTA BARBARA’s Mason (Lane Davies) manifested a new personality, Sonny Sprockett, who tied the knot with Gina (Robin Mattson).
SB’s Eden (Marcy Walker, with A Martinez as Cruz), Mason’s sister, struggled with a splintered personality in 1991. One of her alters was bohemian artist Suzanne.
When ANOTHER WORLD’s Sharlene (Anna Holbrook, with Diego Serrano as Tomas), whose alter Sharly emerged in 1990, returned to Bay City in 1993 after a presumed death in 1991, it was as her new alternate identity: Kate Baker.
Viki’s daughter, Jessica (Bree Williamson), also splintered; free spirit Tess (pictured in 2005) and tough-guy Wes (pictured in 2011) were two of her alternates.
Viki’s daughter, Jessica (Bree Williamson), also splintered; free spirit Tess (pictured in 2005) and tough-guy Wes (pictured in 2011) were two of her alternates.
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The alter of GH’s Kate, Connie (Kelly Sullivan, with Scott Reeves as Steve), pictured in 2012, enjoyed animal print and wreaking havoc.
On ONE LIFE TO LIVE, party girl Niki (Erika Slezak, pictured in 2011) first emerged from Viki's psyche in 1968, the year of the show’s debut. Her other personalities included imperious Jean and fragile 7-year- old Princess.
Photo credit: JPI
On DAYS in 1992, troubled Kimberly (Patsy Pease) manifested two alters, Lacey and Clare (pictured).
In 1982, GUIDING LIGHT’s Ross (Jerry verDorn) had his hands full with wife Carrie’s (Jane Elliot) multiple alters (who were also named Carrie).
In 1989, SANTA BARBARA’s Mason (Lane Davies) manifested a new personality, Sonny Sprockett, who tied the knot with Gina (Robin Mattson).
SB’s Eden (Marcy Walker, with A Martinez as Cruz), Mason’s sister, struggled with a splintered personality in 1991. One of her alters was bohemian artist Suzanne.
When ANOTHER WORLD’s Sharlene (Anna Holbrook, with Diego Serrano as Tomas), whose alter Sharly emerged in 1990, returned to Bay City in 1993 after a presumed death in 1991, it was as her new alternate identity: Kate Baker.
Viki’s daughter, Jessica (Bree Williamson), also splintered; free spirit Tess (pictured in 2005) and tough-guy Wes (pictured in 2011) were two of her alternates.
Viki’s daughter, Jessica (Bree Williamson), also splintered; free spirit Tess (pictured in 2005) and tough-guy Wes (pictured in 2011) were two of her alternates.
The alter of GH’s Kate, Connie (Kelly Sullivan, with Scott Reeves as Steve), pictured in 2012, enjoyed animal print and wreaking havoc.
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