After years off-screen, Arianna Horton is reportedly finally returning to Days of Our Lives, and this time, she’s all grown up. The daughter of Gabi Hernandez and Will Horton will soon be reintroduced as a teenager in a brand-new storyline.
Here’s everything to know about the new actress stepping into the part, her debut date, and what this means for Salem.
Who is Arianna Horton in Days of Our Lives?
Arianna Grace Horton has long been a beloved character in Days of Our Lives since her on-screen birth in 2013. She was conceived after a one-night encounter between her parents, Gabi Hernandez and Will Horton, and later delivered by Sonny Kiriakis—her future stepfather.
She was named after her late aunt, Arianna Hernandez and Grace DiMera. After Gabi’s imprisonment in 2014, Will and Sonny raised Arianna and eventually relocated with her to Arizona.
Her most recent storyline saw her moving to New Zealand in 2023 to live with her dads, Will and Sonny. Over the years, Arianna has been played by various child actors, with Lane Rosa being the most recent in 2022.
Who will portray Arianna Horton in upcoming episodes of Days of Our Lives?
Days of Our Lives fans will soon meet a teenage version of Horton, and she’ll be played by Marissa Reyes. Horton’s Marissa Reyes brings both stage and screen experience to the Days of Our Lives role. She started in theatre before making her TV debut, eventually starring in films like Spirit Halloween and Netflix’s Running Point.
When will Marissa Reyes debut as Arianna Horton on Days of Our Lives?
Marissa Reyes is reportedly set to debut in May in the role of Days of Our Lives’ Arianna Horton. Her debut will mark the character’s return to Salem after several years and introduce viewers to a grown-up Arianna, likely with storylines that reflect her teenage years and new challenges (via Soap Opera Digest).
