In the world of daytime television, few relationships have captivated audiences like that of John Black and his daughter Belle on Days of Our Lives. Behind the scenes, the bond between actors Drake Hogestyn and Kirsten Storms was equally compelling. Recently, Storms opened up about her deep connection to Hogestyn, shedding light on their personal and professional relationship, and the profound impact of his passing.
In 1999, at just 14 years old, Kirsten Storms joined Days of Our Lives as Belle Black, the daughter of the show's iconic couple, John Black (Drake Hogestyn) and Marlena Evans (Deidre Hall). Transitioning from Disney projects like Zenon: Girl of the 21st Century, Storms found herself immersed in the fast-paced world of soap operas.
Working alongside seasoned actors, she quickly adapted, crediting Hogestyn and Hall for their guidance and support during her formative years on the show.
“Deidre Hall would not take any excuses, and I loved that,” Storms recalled. “I wanted to show her I was capable of [doing the work]. It was one of the best learning experiences I could have had at 14”.
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