• Eileen Davidson is an actress, television star, and author
• She is best known for her role as Kristen DiMera in the soap opera "Days of Our Lives"
• She has been married three times and has one son
• She launched her own line of women's fashion apparel in 2007
• Her estimated net worth is $3 million
Known for movies




Short Info
Date Of Birth | June 15, 1959 |
Spouse | Vincent Van Patten, Jon Lindstrom, Christopher Mayer |
Fact | Her clothing line "Femmeology", founded with her niece Devon Martt, has launched their Spring and Summer lines. They are in process of designing their Fall 2008 collection. [February 2008] |
Payments | Earned $50 per day from The House on Sorority Row (1983) |

Who is Eileen Davidson?
Eileen Davidson is quite a multi-talented personality – she is an actress, television star as well as an author who is perhaps best known for starring in the role of Kristen DiMera on the American soap opera “Days of Our Lives”, for which she was honored with the Daytime Emmy Award. Additionally, she is widely recognized for starring in other TV soap opera series’ – “The Young and the Restless” and “The Bold and the Beautiful”.
Early Life, Childhood and Education
Eileen Marie Davidson was born under the zodiac sign of Gemini on the 15th June 1959, in Artesia, California, of American nationality and white ethnicity.
She’s the youngest of seven children of housewife Charlotte, and Richard Davidson who was an airplane parts fabricator; she has four sisters – Connie, Mary, Patricia and Ruth, and two brothers – John and Thomas.
When it comes to her educational background, it has only been acknowledged that she matriculated from St. Paul High School in Santa Fe Springs, California.
Acting Career
Eileen began her career in the entertainment industry as a model in Mexico City, Mexico.
She later transferred to Europe where she appeared in television commercials before returning to the States to pursue her career in acting. Her on-screen real acting debut occurred in 1981, when she appeared in the comedy movie “Goin’ All the Way!”. This was followed by an appearance in an episode of the TV Sci-Fi series “The Phoenix”, and by the leading role in the horror thriller movie “The House of Sorority Row”, both in 1982.
To greater prominence Eileen came in 1984, when she was cast for the recurring role of Ashley Abbott in the CBS’ soap opera series “The Young and the Restless”.
Prior to leaving the show after four years in May 1988, Eileen recommended her lookalike, actress Brenda Epperson, to portray the character of Ashley, while she went on to appear in critically booed movies “Easy Wheels” in 1989, and “Eternity” in 1990. Through 1990 and 1991 she starred as J.J. ‘Bullet’ Tingreedes in the TV mini crime drama series “Broken Badges”, while from 1991 to 1993 she portrayed the recurring character of Kelly Capwell in the TV drama romance series “Santa Barbara”.
The real breakthrough in Eileen’s acting career occurred in 1993, when she joined the main cast of one of the longest-running American soap operas – “Days of Our Lives” – in which she starred as Kristen Blake ’til 1998.
After over a decade-long hiatus, in 1999 Davidson returned to her role of Ashley Abbott in “The Young and the Restless” which she’s continued with ever since. For this two-and-a-half decade-long performance, Eileen has earned three nominations for the Soap Opera Digest Award, in 1986, 1988 and 2000, as well as a nomination for the Gold Derby Award in 2009. In 2018 she was honored with the Daytime Emmy Award for the Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series. Additionally, between 2007 and 2008 she reprised the same role in the show’s spin-off TV series “The Bold and the Beautiful”
In 2012, Eileen returned to “Days of Our Lives”, and ’til 2015 starred in the role of Kristen DiMera, while between 2017 and 2018 she portrayed the recurring character of Susan Banks. For all her engagements in this soap opera, Davidson earned two consecutive nominations for the Soap Opera Digest Award, in 1997 and 1998, while in 2013 and 2015 she was honored with the Gold Derby Award. In 2014, she won the Daytime Emmy Award for the Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series.
Additionally, as a main cast member, in November 2014 Eileen joined the crew of the fifth season of Bravo’s reality TV show “The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills”, in which she regularly appeared over the course of the next three years.
In December 2017 she made several guest appearances in the show’s eight season, and is about to appear in its 10th season, scheduled for April 2020.
Some other on-screen engagements from Eileen Davidson‘s professional portfolio include appearances in movies such as the 2012 biographical drama “Hell and Mr. Fudge”, as well as two critically booed films – “The Guest House” (2016) and “The Last Sharknado: It’s About Time” (2018). Her most recent acting engagement is an appearance in the 2019 comedy film “7 Days to Vegas”.
In 2008 Davidson published her first novel, co-authored with Robert J. Randisi and entitled “Death in Daytime”. It is the first book of her soap opera mystery literary saga, about ‘bold and beautiful’ soap opera actress Alexis Peterson. It has been followed by three more sequels so far – “Dial Emmy for Murder” released in 2009, “Diva Las Vegas” (2010) and “Swingin’ in the Rain” which hit the shelves in 2011.
Personal Life
When it comes to Eileen’s private life, she has married three times – in 1986 she married colleague American actor Christopher Mayer, from whom she divorced only two years later. Between 1997 and 2000 she was married to Daytime Emmy-nominated actor, producer and screenwriter Jon Lindstrom. Since April 2003, Davidson has been married to American actor Vincent Van Patten, with whom she welcomed a son they named Jesse Thomas Van Patten, who was born in 2003.
The 60-year-old Eileen sports a toned body with a genuine hourglass silhouette, with vital statistics of 32-26-32. Additionally, she is standing 5ft 7ins (1.70m) tall while weighing around 125lbs (57kgs).
In 2007, alongside her cousin Devon Martt, Davidson launched her own line of women’s fashion apparel named Femmeology.
Net Worth
Authoritative sources have estimated that the total of Eileen Davidson‘s wealth, speaking as of mid-2020, revolves around the sum of $3 million, with an estimated fee of $750,000 per season. It has all been acquired through her lucrative on-screen acting career since the early 1980s.
General Info
Full Name | Eileen Davidson |
Date Of Birth | June 15, 1959 |
Height | 1.7 m |
Profession | Author, Model, Spokesperson, Businessperson |
Education | Corona del Mar High School |
Nationality | American |
Family
Spouse | Vincent Van Patten, Jon Lindstrom, Christopher Mayer |
Children | Jesse Thomas Van Patten |
Parents | Charlotte Davidson, Richard Davidson |
Siblings | John Davidson, Patricia Davidson, Connie Davidson, Ruth Davidson, Mary Davidson, Thomas Davidson |
Accomplishments
Awards | Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series |
Movies | Eternity, Easy Wheels, The House on Sorority Row |
TV Shows | Broken Badges, The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, The Young and the Restless, Days of Our Lives |
Social profile links
Salary
Quotes
# | Quote |
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1 | [Talking about making the 1983 slasher movie "The House on Sorority Row"] I remember I was the only L.A. actress. I desperately wanted to be taken seriously, so I told Katie to slap me *real*, and 25 takes later I was rethinking that. |
Facts
# | Fact |
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1 | Youngest of seven children. |
2 | Her clothing line "Femmeology", founded with her niece Devon Martt, has launched their Spring and Summer lines. They are in process of designing their Fall 2008 collection. [February 2008] |
3 | Currently writing her second book with coauthor Bob Randisi. Has a two book deal with Penguin paperbacks. The first mystery novel, "Death in Daytime will be released in Fall 2008. [February 2008] |
4 | She became the first performer on daytime television to play five separate characters at the same time on Days of Our Lives (1965) in 1998, a feat that won her an Emmy nomination as Best Actress. |
5 | Originated the role of "Ashley Abbott" on The Young and the Restless (1973) in 1982 and proved so popular that when she left in 1988, the producers took her recommendation of hiring a look-alike actress (Brenda Epperson) so the viewers wouldn't be too upset over the change. Eleven years after she left, Eileen was lured back to play Ashley, proving that her popularity never diminished even after a long absence from the role. In January 2007, she was let go from "Young and the Restless" for lack of storyline. In an ironic twist of fate, the Y&R's spin-off sister soap, "The Bold and the Beautiful" signed her on to repeat her role as Ashley on the same day that she made her final Y&R on-air appearance. |
6 | Baby boy, Jesse Thomas, born on Tuesday, 20 May 2003. The baby weighed 8 pounds 4 ounces. |
7 | Started her career as a model in Mexico City and California, eventually adding commecials and print work in Europe before turning to acting. |
8 | Announced her engagement to actor Vincent Van Patten. [2002] |
Pictures
Movies
Actress
Title | Year | Status | Character |
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The Last Game | 2018 | announced | |
Spychosis | 2017 | announced | President of The United States |
Symphoria | post-production | Vickey Lewis | |
The Young and the Restless | 1984-2016 | TV Series | Ashley Abbott Ashley Abbott Carlton Ashley Abbott Howard ... |
The Guest House | 2015 | Dr. Hopkins | |
Days of Our Lives | 1993-2015 | TV Series | Kristen DiMera Kristen Blake Kristen Blake DiMera ... |
Stranger at the Pentagon | 2013 | Short | Deena Thor |
Hell and Mr. Fudge | 2012 | Mrs. Fudge | |
The Bold and the Beautiful | 2007-2008 | TV Series | Ashley Abbott |
Santa Barbara | 1992-1993 | TV Series | Kelly Capwell |
Broken Badges | 1990-1991 | TV Series | J.J. 'Bullet' Tingreedes |
Eternity | 1990/II | Dahlia Valerie | |
Easy Wheels | 1989 | She Wolf | |
Sharing Richard | 1988 | TV Movie | J.C. Dennison |
The House on Sorority Row | 1983 | Vicki | |
Goin' All the Way! | 1982 | BJ | |
The Phoenix | 1982 | TV Series | Ellie |
Self
Title | Year | Status | Character |
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The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills | 2014-2016 | TV Series | Herself |
Home & Family | 2015 | TV Series | Herself |
Entertainment Tonight | 2014-2015 | TV Series | Herself |
The 42nd Annual Daytime Emmy Awards | 2015 | TV Movie | Herself |
The Insider | 2014-2015 | TV Series | Herself |
Watch What Happens: Live | 2015 | TV Series | Herself |
The Talk | 2014 | TV Series | Herself |
Live from the Red Carpet: The 2014 Daytime Emmy Awards | 2014 | TV Special | Herself |
The 41st Annual Daytime Emmy Awards | 2014 | TV Special | Herself |
Cinerockom | 2014 | TV Series | Herself - Lifetime Award Winner |
81st Annual Hollywood Christmas Parade | 2012 | TV Movie | Herself |
The Wendy Williams Show | 2010 | TV Series | Herself |
Dog Whisperer with Cesar Millan | 2009 | TV Series | Herself |
SoapTalk | 2004-2006 | TV Series | Herself |
Living in TV Land | 2004 | TV Series documentary | Herself |
The 25th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards | 1998 | TV Special | Herself - Nominated: Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series |
The Rosie O'Donnell Show | 1998 | TV Series | Herself |
The 23rd Annual People's Choice Awards | 1997 | TV Special | Herself - Accepting Award for Favorite Daytime Serial |
Hour Magazine | 1985 | TV Series | Herself |
Breakaway | 1983 | TV Series | Herself |
Tattletales | 1982 | TV Series | Herself |
Awards
Won Awards
Year | Award | Ceremony | Nomination | Movie |
---|---|---|---|---|
2015 | Gold Derby TV Award | Gold Derby Awards | Best Limited/Guest Performance - Daytime Drama | Days of Our Lives (1965) |
2014 | Daytime Emmy | Daytime Emmy Awards | Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series | Days of Our Lives (1965) |
2013 | Lifetime Achievement Diamond Award | CineRockom International Film Festival | Lifetime Achievement Award TV Entertainment | Best Actress Lifetime Achievement in TV Entertainment |
2013 | Gold Derby TV Award | Gold Derby Awards | Actress - Daytime Drama | Days of Our Lives (1965) |
Nominated Awards
Year | Award | Ceremony | Nomination | Movie |
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2009 | Gold Derby TV Award | Gold Derby Awards | Supporting Actress - Daytime | The Young and the Restless (1973) |
2003 | Daytime Emmy | Daytime Emmy Awards | Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series | The Young and the Restless (1973) |
2000 | Soap Opera Digest Award | Soap Opera Digest Awards | Favorite Return | The Young and the Restless (1973) |
1999 | OFTA Television Award | Online Film & Television Association | Best Supporting Actress in a Daytime Serial | The Young and the Restless (1973) |
1998 | Daytime Emmy | Daytime Emmy Awards | Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series | Days of Our Lives (1965) |
1998 | OFTA Television Award | Online Film & Television Association | Best Actress in a Daytime Serial | Days of Our Lives (1965) |
1998 | Soap Opera Digest Award | Soap Opera Digest Awards | Outstanding Lead Actress | Days of Our Lives (1965) |
1997 | Soap Opera Digest Award | Soap Opera Digest Awards | Outstanding Lead Actress | Days of Our Lives (1965) |
1988 | Soap Opera Digest Award | Soap Opera Digest Awards | Outstanding Heroine: Daytime | The Young and the Restless (1973) |
1986 | Soap Opera Digest Award | Soap Opera Digest Awards | Outstanding Actress in a Leading Role on a Daytime Serial | The Young and the Restless (1973) |
Source: IMDb, Wikipedia
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