Days of our Lives star Mary Beth Evans has starred opposite Stephen Nichols as the beloved supercouple Steve and Kayla on and off for the last 39 years. Now Evans has paid tribute to Nichols on his 40th anniversary in a special video that she has shared on social media.
Evans took to Instagram to post a montage of the couple throughout the last forty years together. Evans captioned the post, “40 years. What an incredible milestone, @stephen_e_nichols! From the moment we first met, I knew I was working with someone special — but I had no idea I was gaining a lifelong friend and scene partner.Your talent, heart and dedication continue to inspire me every single day. You’ve made me a better actor and a better person, and I’m endlessly grateful for every laugh, every tear and every moment we’ve shared — on screen and off.Here’s to you, and to the unforgettable story we’ve built together. Happy 40th, my friend. I wouldn’t want to do any of it without you. ❤️ #Days#PatchAndKaylaforever#40YearsOfStephenNichols”
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Fans took to the comment section to show their support for the pair and congratulate Nichols on forty years. One user said, “his is the love story I lived for in the late 80’s&90’s!!! I had photo albums of the wedding, would wait with my tape recorder on standby during the show to record just in case “If Your Heart Comes out Tonight,” would play…(core memory triggered) and even learned sign language when Kayla lost her hearing!!! Can you say obsessed?! ?The love&respect you clearly have for each other in real life, all these years later, is so heartwarming and special! God bless you both! ❤️” While another added, “There are just so many wonderful memories that Stephen has given us these past 40 years along with his Sweetness❤️ Today's episode was so beautiful it brought tears to my eyes! He is so deserving of all the accolades & together you both created magic❤️ I look forward to many years of Patch & Kayla because this couple & you & Stephen hold a large part of our hearts forever???”
Meanwhile, the official Days of Our Lives Instagram account posted tributes to the actor with his cast sharing their support on this momentous occasion. “Wow my darling Stephen, wow forty years, what a ride we’ve had, it’s been so much fun and your amazing, you always give me everything your heart your soul your love, what good friends and how lucky are we and happy anniversary to my sweetest friend I love you.” Said Evans.
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Jackée Harry added, “Hi Stephen “Patch” Nichols, happy 40th “
John-Paul Lavoisier shared, “Stephen, happy fortieth, forty?!”
Judi Evans, who played Nichols little sister Adrienne, said, “Hi Stephen, happy anniversary, did you start on the show when you were two? So honored to be able to work with you all these years and just love you to pieces you are the best. The best.”
Martha Madison added, “Forty years… that’s a really long time. Congratulations Stephen, it’s really cool to be employed that long. That’s almost as old as me.
Linsey Godfrey said, “Happy anniversary Stephen, wow, forty years, what an accomplishment. That’s amazing, you are such a delight, every time we have scenes together I am so excited, and just congratulations.”
“Congratulations Stephen Nichols on 40 years, that’s really amazing. Congratulations.” Said Stacy Haiduk
Galen Gering added, “Stephen, Patch Man, You absolute legend, congratulations on forty years, that is so crazy to say, I love working with you so much, you always put your heart and soul into work and I love you and adore you and I am so proud of you.”
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Deidre Hall and Susan Seaforth Hayes sitting in the Horton House added “Happy anniversary Stephen and many more we love you so”
Abigail Klein, who portrays Nichols daughter on the show, shared, “Happy anniversary Stephen, forty years, that is incredible, you are a legend and I really can’t tell you how much you inspire me, and how much I love you and you have just the biggest heart of anyone I know and I am really happy for you and excited for you.”
Josh Taylor, who currently plays Roman Brady, said “Forty years? Wow, I thought you were only forty five what the hell. Congratulations and I know that I’ve been there for a lot of it and it’s always been a pleasure to work with you. You were such a pro and it’s just been a joy.”
Elia Cantu added, “To an amazing man, an awesome actor, and even a great surrogate father, Stephen, I want to say congratulations and happy fortieth anniversary.”
“Congratulations Stephen on forty incredible years and congratulations on being probably the most iconic and identifiable character in daytime television, who doesn’t know the patch.” Added Greg Rikaart.
“Hapy fortieth anniversary, that’s crazy, that’s awesome. I always enjoy seeing you in the halls talking in the make up room.” Said Carson Boatman “and I’ve enjoyed working with you very recently and I think we will be working a lot more together but that’s all I can say about that.” Hinted Eric Martsolf while Paul Telfer added “I also rarely got to work with you and when I did I was either kidnapping you or holding you hostage so thanks for not holding that against me.”
“Stephen congratulations on forty years, that’s amazing, longer than I’ve been alive, but you don’t look a day over twenty-five.” Shared Al Calderon. Meanwhile Cherie Jimenez added, “Seriously congratulations love, that’s an incredible milestone, you are such a light and so sweet and I love working with you so, so to another forty years. Why not? You’re amazing.”
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Rachel Boyd added, “Congratulations Stephen on forty years, thanks so much for creating this amazing community and atmosphere that us newbies get to come into everyday.”
Fans took to the comment section to share their support as well. “Congratulations on 40 years on Days!! I've been watching since Days was a half-hour show in black&white, so I do remember when you came on the scene!! I've loved watching you evolve on the show into the man you've become and hope to see more and more!!❤️❤️❤️” added one fan, while another shared, “Congrats on 40 years, I started watching Days as a teenager in 1985 and remember when you started. Patch and Kayla, John and Marlena, Bo and Hope those are my Super Couple growing up. Now I am 55 and still watch daily. ??To many more years!!”
Days of Our Lives airs weekdays on Peacock.
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