🎂👑 Celebrating #QueenOfSoaps Louise Sorel on her 83rd birthday! 🎉 Reflecting on her legacy as Vivian Alamain, from Broadway to Salem. 📺🍿 #DaysOfOurLives #SoapIcon

Top 5 Takeaways:

1. Broadway Beginnings to Santa Barbara Stardom: Louise Sorel began her journey on Broadway in the 1960s, but it was her iconic role as the mischievous Augusta on “Santa Barbara” in the 1980s that truly catapulted her into the soap opera spotlight. Fans were enthralled by her captivating antics, making her a standout character.
2. Not Just One, But Two Memorable Roles: While on a break from “Santa Barbara,” Sorel didn’t stay idle. She showcased her versatility by stepping into the shoes of the formidable DA Judith on “One Life to Live,” further expanding her fanbase.
3. Vivian Alamain: A Role of a Lifetime: “Days of Our Lives” introduced us to Vivian Alamain, a character that would come to define Sorel’s career in soaps. From 1992 to 2000, Vivian was the troublemaker of Salem, and Sorel’s portrayal earned her five Soap Opera Digest awards.
4. The Grand Return: After a hiatus from daytime TV in the early 2000s, Sorel made a grand comeback to “Days of Our Lives” in 2009, reprising her role as Vivian. The character’s shenanigans continued until 2011, with another exciting return in 2017 and 2020, proving Vivian’s lasting impact.
5. Decades of Dominance: At 83, Louise Sorel is an embodiment of dedication and talent. For over 40 years, she’s enthralled audiences with her portrayal of complex villains. Vivian might be her most iconic role, but her performances across multiple soaps underline her position as a soap opera legend.

Soap opera legend Louise Sorel turns 83 years young today, but she’s still going strong wowing fans with her memorable villainous characters. Though she got her start on Broadway in the 1960s, it was her turn as the eccentric Augusta on Santa Barbara in the 1980s that kickstarted her soap career.

Fans loved to hate Sorel’s character Augusta. She brought flair to the show, meddling in other characters’ lives at every turn. Sorel stayed on Santa Barbara from 1984 to 1991, with a small break in between. During that break, she took on another fan-favorite role – the strong-willed DA Judith on One Life to Live.

But it was her time on Days of Our Lives as the dastardly Vivian Alamain that cemented her soap fame. From 1992 to 2000, Vivian schemed and stirred up trouble in Salem, garnering Sorel five Soap Opera Digest awards. Vivian was the character fans loved to hate.

After disappearing from daytime TV in the early 2000s, aside from brief stints on other soaps, Sorel returned to Days in 2009 to reprise her role as Vivian. She continued causing mayhem until 2011 when many characters were written off.

In 2017, on the occasion of her 80th birthday, Sorel returned as the fan-favorite villain Vivian once more. Though another actress briefly took over the role, Sorel came back in 2020 and is still going strong as Vivian today on her 83rd birthday in 2023!

For over 40 years, Sorel has kept soap viewers glued to their screens. Her ability to play complicated villains yet still earn fans’ love is a testament to her talent. Vivian is her most legendary role, but fans remember her fondly on other soaps too.

At 83 years old today, Louise Sorel shows no signs of slowing down. She breathes life into Vivian time and time again. Soap lovers hope she continues bewitching Salem with Vivian’s antics for years to come! Her longevity proves she’s a true soap icon. Happy 83rd birthday to the one and only Louise Sorel!