Arianne Zucker
Arianne Zucker | |
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Northridge, California , U.S. | |
Occupation | Actress |
Years active | 1998–present |
Spouse | |
Children | 1 |
Arianne Bethene Zucker[2][1] (born June 3, 1974[3]) is an American actress and model. She is known for playing Nicole Walker on the NBC daytime soap opera Days of Our Lives since 1998.
Early life
Zucker was born in
She has an older brother, Todd.Career
Zucker began modeling at the age of sixteen when she was discovered by a scout from It Models. Starting in Los Angeles, her career took her to locations around the world, including France, Japan, Australia and New York. She attended Chatsworth High School, graduating in 1992. While there, she was a cheerleader during her sophomore and junior years. She later described her cheerleading experience:[6]
I was on junior varsity in 10th and 11th grade, and then I decided it wasn't for me. I was so tall and I wasn't one of "those girls". I made the team, but I didn't feel quite comfortable.
She appeared in several TV commercials, including national spots for
In a February 2024 wrongful termination lawsuit filing, accusing producers/production of retaliating against her for a sexual harassment complaint she made against co-executive producer/director Albert Alarr (who was fired in August 2023 following an internal investigation), it was announced Zucker's deal with the soap was not renewed.[10][11][12]
Personal life
In 2002, Zucker married actor Kyle Lowder, who co-starred with her on Days of Our Lives as Brady Black. After five years of marriage, they separated briefly in August 2007, then reconciled in March 2008.[13] They have one child.[14][15] In March 2014, Zucker and Lowder confirmed they were divorced.[16] In 2014, Zucker began a relationship with former co-star and love interest on Days, Shawn Christian. The two became engaged in June 2021. [17]
In October 2016, Zucker made headlines because she appeared in the Donald Trump Access Hollywood tape. Zucker responded to the controversy by issuing a statement, "It's not about me".[18]
Filmography
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2001 | Looking for Bobby D | Shannon | |
2009 | The Last Resort | Jessica | |
2013 | The Contractor | Kate | Direct-to-video film; also known as Unfinished Betrayal |
2016 | Killer Assistant | Suzanne Austin | |
2021 | Days of Our Lives: A Very Salem Christmas | Nicole Walker | Peacock Original Movie |
2023 | Monsters of California | Leah |
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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1998–2006, 2008–2024 | Days of Our Lives | Nicole Walker / Kristen DiMera | Main role |
2006 | CSI: Miami | Brenda Collett | Episode: "Dead Air" |
2013 | DeVanity | Julia Regis | Episode: "Baby Bumps" |
2016 | Killer Assistant | Suzanne | Television film |
2017 | Ex-Wife Killer | Laura | Television film |
2017 | Web Cam Girls | Rachel | Television film |
2018 | Mommy Be Mine | Liane | Television film |
2018 | Babysitter's Nightmare | Audra | Television film |
2018 | His Perfect Obsession | Allison Jones | Television film |
Awards and nominations
Year | Award | Category | Title | Result | Ref. |
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2001
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Soap Opera Digest Award
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Outstanding Villainess | Days of Our Lives | Won | |
2005
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Soap Opera Digest Award | Favorite Villainess | Days of Our Lives | Nominated | |
2010
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Daytime Emmy Award
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Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series | Days of Our Lives | Nominated | |
2013
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Daytime Emmy Award | Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series | Days of Our Lives | Nominated | |
2014
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Daytime Emmy Award | Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series | Days of Our Lives | Nominated | |
2020
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Daytime Emmy Award | Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series | Days of Our Lives | Nominated | |
2022
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Daytime Emmy Award | Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series | Days of Our Lives | Nominated |
References
- ^ a b Arianne Zucker [@Ari_Zucker] (January 7, 2019). "I find it funny that Wikipedia still thinks my birth name is ZUCKERMAN! Hilarious! Really guys! Get it right! It's just ZUCKER" (Tweet). Retrieved January 11, 2019 – via Twitter.
- ^ a b c "Arianne Zucker — Online Bio". Soapoperadigest.com. Archived from the original on April 23, 2010. Retrieved April 15, 2010.
- ^ Arianne Zucker [@Ari_Zucker] (June 3, 2013). "Today is my 39th bday and I just got a #happymeal from #McDonald's. #winning" (Tweet). Retrieved September 9, 2016 – via Twitter.
- ^ "Celebrity Jews". October 20, 2016.
- ^ "Jewish Soap Opera Star Arianne Zucker Was Target of Donald Trump's Infamous X-Rated Chat". The Forward. October 8, 2016. Retrieved October 9, 2016.
- ^ Soap Opera Digest, September 8, 2009.
- ^ Radloff, Jessica (January 23, 2016). "Days of Our Lives Star Arianne Zucker Looks Back on Her Time in Salem, Crushing on Jensen Ackles, and More". Retrieved October 9, 2016.
- CBS Interactive. Archived from the originalon March 2, 2017. Retrieved March 1, 2017.
- ^ Cushman, Dustin (April 19, 2019). "Interview: Arianne Zucker Previews Days Return As Nicole Walker". soaps.sheknows.com. Retrieved April 19, 2019.]
- ^ Rice, Lynette (February 7, 2024). "Days of Our Lives Vet Arianne Zucker Alleges Sexual Harassment In Lawsuit Against Corday Prods., Albert Alarr; Show Claims Accusations Are 'Without Merit'". Deadline Hollywood. United States: Penske Media Corporation. Archived from the original on February 8, 2024. Retrieved February 8, 2024.
- from the original on February 8, 2024. Retrieved February 8, 2024.
- from the original on February 8, 2024. Retrieved February 8, 2024.
- ^ Soap Opera Digest, March 3, 2008
- Soaps.com. October 19, 2009. Archived from the originalon October 24, 2009. Retrieved April 15, 2010.
- ^ Soap Opera Weekly, January 5, 2010.
- ^ Janet Di Lauro (March 26, 2014). "Days of Our Lives' Arianne Zucker & Kyle Lowder Divorce". daysofourlives.about.com. Archived from the original on October 27, 2014. Retrieved October 27, 2014.
- ^ eades, chris (June 28, 2021). "Arianne Zucker and Shawn Christian are Engaged!". soapsindepth.com. Retrieved July 22, 2023.
- ^ Oliver Gettell (October 7, 2016). "Arianne Zucker on Donald Trump's graphic comments: 'It's not about me'".
- ^ "The Soap Opera Digest Awards: 2001". Soap Opera Digest. soapoperadigest.com. April 14, 2003. Archived from the original on March 3, 2009. Retrieved March 15, 2013.
- ^ "Soap Opera Digest Awards (2001)". imdb.com. Retrieved June 3, 2015.
- ^ "The 37th Annual Daytime Entertainment Emmy Award Nominations". New York: emmyonline.org and National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences. May 12, 2010. Archived from the original on May 12, 2013. Retrieved 2013-05-05.
- ^ "The 40th Annual Daytime Entertainment Emmy Award Nominations". New York: emmyonline.org and National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences. May 1, 2013. Archived from the original on June 6, 2013. Retrieved 2013-05-01.
- ^ "The 41st Annual Daytime Entertainment Emmy Award Nominations". New York: emmyonline.org and National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences. May 1, 2014. Archived from the original on June 5, 2014. Retrieved May 1, 2014.
- ^ "The 47th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards Nominations" (PDF). New York: emmyonline.org and National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences. 2020. Archived (PDF) from the original on June 3, 2020. Retrieved May 21, 2020.
- ^ "The 49th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards Nominations" (PDF). New York: emmyonline.org and National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences. 2022. Retrieved May 5, 2022.