Live and recent posts from across the Fediverse tagged #jarlena, aggregated by home.social.
We spent this episode talking about fandom, parasocial relationships, grief, and neurodivergent connection — and why those bonds with characters and actors can be deeply meaningful without being delusional. Sometimes they’re the bridge to real community.
https://open.spotify.com/episode/1eR4ewfTncRjEE4zEO0vW0?si=N1gEapk5R260LguleRNPKQ
#TheChaoticSoapbox #DaysOfOurLives #Jarlena #Neurodivergent #Fandom
We love Paul, but we also love continuity, and Days really asked us to do some heavy lifting with this one. This week we’re talking about Paul’s backstory, John’s impossible 90s timeline, SORAS chaos, and why these retcons can be especially jarring for neurodivergent viewers.
https://open.spotify.com/episode/45aB8CCJMcRQs9KagPdJ9A?si=3wDLXn38S_GjTeJKdJ9CgA
We dropped a new episode on what makes fanfic good, and it goes from character voice and Jarlena specificity to research rabbit holes, grammar-brain, and why feedback is the thing that keeps writers going. Basically: craft, chaos, and feelings.
Spotify: bit.ly/4g6c0fl
Apple podcasts: apple.co/3TVM52K
Amazon Music: amzn.to/3RSL4I9
We just dropped an episode of our new Podcast - The Chaotic Soapbox about fanfic, and underneath all the jokes about Jarlena angst, fix-its, AUs, porn with plot, and 90s email chains, we’re also talking about something more specific: the queer and neurodivergent pull of fandom. The way stories become obsession, comfort, craft, identity, and community all at once.
Spotify: https://buff.ly/XS9k5VZ
Apple: https://buff.ly/oAi8mvS
Amazon: https://buff.ly/1T89KtF
#Fanfiction #QueerFandom #Neurodivergent #Jarlena #DaysOfOurLives #AO3
The Devil’s Queen: Chapter 82 is live!
When the devil claims his angel, is it love or captivity?
Marlena faces destiny, Stefano waits to possess his Queen.
Read now on Wattpad: https://www.wattpad.com/1600173648-the-giuoco-piano-act-ii-chapter-82-the-devil%27s
#TheGiuocoPiano #AngelsAndDevils #DarkRomance #Jarlena #MarlenaEvans #StefanoDiMera #Angst #DaysofOurLives #Fanfic
✨ New Chapter Alert! ✨
Chapter 81 – “The Shackles of Allegiance” is now live on Wattpad! Dive into Marlena’s most pivotal morning yet, where every gift is a symbol, every vow a chain, and every choice carries the weight of legacy and consequence. Will she accept the bond that could change everything?
Read now: https://www.wattpad.com/1592496710-the-giuoco-piano-act-ii-chapter-81-the-shackles-of
#TheGiuocoPiano #Wattpad #Days #Jarlena #Drama #DarkRomance #Angst
Deidre Hall and Drake Hogestyn in 1986—before Marlena and John became daytime’s most iconic couple, they were already serving legacy looks and quiet intensity. This portrait captures the tenderness and glamour that defined an era.
Happy Thursday to all who believe in soap love.
#Days #DaysofOurLives #DOOL #DeidreHall #DrakeHogestyn #MarlenaEvans #Doc #JohnBlack #Jarlena #ThrowbackDrama #SoapStyle #TVIcons
Deidre Hall and Judy Strangis, captured in a warm 2011 reunion at the Hollywood Autograph Show. One gave us Marlena’s resilience, the other DynaGirl’s spark—and together, they radiate legacy.
Peach silk, black glam, and a hug that bridges soap drama and superhero camp.
Happy Wednesday to every fan who lives for crossover moments.
#Days #DaysofOurLives #DOOL #DeidreHall #JudyStrangis #MarlenaEvans #Doc #Jarlena #VintageTV #SoapOperaRoyalty #ThrowbackDrama
Deidre Hall and Drake Hogestyn, circa 2003, serving gentle smiles and soap opera legacy. She’s radiant in pale yellow silk; he’s boldly rocking a lilac tee under pinstripes.
Marlena and John defined daytime devotion—and even fashion missteps couldn’t dim their shine.
Happy Wednesday to every fan who still believes in slow-motion reunions.
#Days #DaysofOurLives #DOOL #DeidreHall #DrakeHogestyn #MarlenaEvans #JohnBlack #Jarlena #SoapLegends #2000sTV
In 2012, Deidre Hall celebrated 4000 episodes as Marlena Evans—holding a cake, flashing that iconic smile, and standing proudly beneath a 1997 Jarlena portrait. She’s survived possession, passion, and plot twists that defy gravity.
Happy Wednesday to every fan who’s ever whispered “Oh, Marlena…” in awe.
#Days #DaysofOurLives #DOOL #DeidreHall #MarlenaEvans #SoapOperaLegacy #Jarlena #TVMilestones
Deidre Hall and Drake Hogestyn, 1998: she’s in a sleeveless blue top with a perfect bob, he’s in a black sweater, and they’re facing each other like the world doesn’t need words.
This post-reunion portrait is one of the greats—quiet, iconic, and full of that Jarlena magic.
Keep posting. Keep celebrating. Never let the love die.
#Days #DOOL #DeidreHall #DrakeHogestyn #MarlenaEvans #JohnBlack #Jarlena #SoapOperaRoyalty #ThrowbackDrama
Deidre Hall and Drake Hogestyn, Monte Carlo 2008: pink, black, grey suit, and a hand that says “we’ve survived possession, comas, and network sweeps.”
Their chemistry is eternal, their smiles iconic, and their body language? Pure daytime drama.
Wishing you a Monday full of glamour, legacy, and a little mischief.
#Days #DaysofOurLives #DOOL #DeidreHall #DrakeHogestyn #MarlenaEvans #JohnBlack #Jarlena #SoapLegends
Inside Days of Our Lives – July 1994
This issue gave us everything: bios of Deidre Hall and Drake Hogestyn, a 7000th episode cast photo, and a sweeping history of Days from 1965 to 1993. From hourglasses to heartbreak, Salem’s legacy was front and center.
Happy Monday and may your week be full of vintage joy!
#Days #DaysofOurLives #DOOL #DeidreHall #DrakeHogestyn #MarlenaEvans #JohnBlack #Doc #Jarlena #SoapOperaRoyalty #VintageTV #ThrowbackDrama #BehindTheScenes
Deidre Hall & Drake Hogestyn – 1994 Portrait
This Maison Blanche-era portrait of Deidre Hall and Drake Hogestyn is pure soap opera poetry. Marlena’s off-the-shoulder ruffle, John’s pearl-lifting gesture, and that gaze—they carried the emotional weight of Salem in one frame.
Happy Sunday and have a beautiful week ahead!
#Days #DaysofOurLives #DOOL #DeidreHall #DrakeHogestyn #MarlenaEvans #JohnBlack #Doc #Jarlena #SoapOperaRoyalty #ThrowbackDrama #VintageTV #MaisonBlanche
Inside Days of Our Lives – July 1994
This issue gave us everything: Marlena & John’s affair in full emotional bloom, Don & Marlena’s wedding before heartbreak hit, and the eternal triangle with Roman. Plus, shirtless Robert Kelker Kelly and peak Lisa Rinna. Soap drama, legacy, and chaos—just how we like it.
Happy Sunday and enjoy the nostalgia!
#Days #DaysofOurLives #DOOL #DeidreHall #DrakeHogestyn #MarlenaEvans #JohnBlack #Doc #Jarlena #VintageTV #JedAllan #LisaRinna #WayneNorthrup
Deidre Hall & Drake Hogestyn – 1993 Daytime Emmys
This portrait is pure 90s soap magic. Deidre in red, Drake in tux, and that unmistakable Jarlena chemistry that made 1993 the most iconic year in Days history. Marlena and John’s affair was electric—and this photo proves they didn’t need dialogue to set the screen on fire.
Happy Saturday, soap fans!
#Days #DaysofOurLives #DOOL #DeidreHall #DrakeHogestyn #MarlenaEvans #JohnBlack #Doc #Jarlena #SoapOperaRoyalty #VintageTV #DaytimeEmmys
Rona Barrett’s Daytimers – Aug 1980
This issue gave us Marlena & Don in full honeymoon mode, real-life partners in the mix, and a cover bursting with soap star power. Deidre Hall’s wit and Jed Allan’s charm made it a standout moment in daytime history. Glamour, nostalgia, and a dash of cheek. Happy Saturday!
#Days #DaysofOurLives #DOOL #DeidreHall #DrakeHogestyn #MarlenaEvans #JohnBlack #Doc #Jarlena #SoapOperaRoyalty #VintageTV #ThrowbackDrama #BehindTheScenes #SoapStyle
Days of Our Lives, late '70s edition
A quiet moment from the golden age of Days of Our Lives: Deidre Hall and Jed Allan as Marlena and Don, sharing a tender pose during Marlena’s pregnancy storyline. Their smiles, styling, and legacy remind us why daytime drama still matters.
Happy Friday, nostalgia lovers 💕
#Days #DaysofOurLives #DOOL #DeidreHall #DrakeHogestyn #MarlenaEvans #JohnBlack #Doc #Jarlena #SoapOperaRoyalty #VintageTV #ThrowbackDrama #BehindTheScenes
Days of Our Lives, 1999
This 1999 portrait of Deidre Hall & Drake Hogestyn is pure Jarlena magic—gentle smiles, quiet strength, and the kind of chemistry that outlasts every rewrite.
They were always destined, no matter what the show threw at them.
Happy Friday, legacy lovers 💕
#Days #DaysofOurLives #DOOL #DeidreHall #DrakeHogestyn #MarlenaEvans #JohnBlack #Doc #Jarlena #SoapOperaRoyalty #VintageTV #ThrowbackDrama
Daytime Stars – July 1984
This issue opens with Deidre Hall in full soap goddess mode—voluminous hair, serene gaze, and the kind of glamour that made Marlena Evans a legend. The scans celebrate Days of Our Lives drama, legacy, and the art of the perfect pose.
Happy Friday, vintage fans 🌟
#Days #DaysofOurLives #DOOL #DeidreHall #DrakeHogestyn #MarlenaEvans #JohnBlack #Doc #Jarlena #SoapOperaRoyalty #VintageTV #ThrowbackDrama #SoapStyle
2002 - Marlena Evans in sparkly purple, John Black in satin blue, and a balloon-filled backdrop that screams “Last Blast Dance.”
They weren’t just chaperones — they were the main event. Deidre Hall and Drake Hogestyn brought glamour, legacy, and a wink of irreverence to the school dance Salem never forgot.
Happy Thursday — may your week end with sparkle, nostalgia, and soap-level romance.
#Days #DOOL #DeidreHall #DrakeHogestyn #MarlenaEvans #JohnBlack #Jarlena #SoapOperaRoyalty
1994 - Deidre Hall in a yellow checkered top, softly layered hair, and a smile that whispers “Smith Island seduction incoming.”
This was Marlena Evans just before the possession storyline — the calm before the devilish storm.
She didn’t just wear legacy. She was legacy.
Happy Friday-Eve — may your week end with glamour, grit, and a touch of MarDevil mischief.
#Days #DOOL #DeidreHall #MarlenaEvans #SoapOperaRoyalty #ThrowbackDrama #SmithIsland #Jarlena
1986 - Marlena and RoJohn’s wedding at St. Luke’s was pure soap opera magic: lace, satin, and a headdress that could stop time. Drake Hogestyn cried so hard, Deidre Hall had to wipe his nose before the kiss — and it only made the moment more iconic.
This was love, legacy, and lace-trimmed drama at its finest.
Happy Wednesday — may your week be full of romance and ridiculous amounts of hairspray.
#Days #DOOL #DeidreHall #DrakeHogestyn #MarlenaEvans #JohnBlack #Jarlena #SoapOperaRoyalty
Deidre Hall in white lace and yellow contacts. Drake Hogestyn in priest’s black, staring down temptation. The 1995 Possession storyline wasn’t just spooky — it was steamy.
MarDevil was the hottest demon ever to haunt Salem, and Father John’s tortured devotion made every scene a slow burn. This portrait? Soap opera legend.
Happy Tuesday — may your week be full of drama, desire, and a dash of devilish flair.
#Days #DOOL #DeidreHall #DrakeHogestyn #MarlenaEvans #JohnBlack #Jarlena #MarDevil
Behind the scenes, 2012: Deidre Hall in plaid and tweed, Charles Shaughnessy in pinstripes and a knowing grin. Marlena and Shane, possibly mid-escape from Stefano’s latest scheme, still serving legacy and warmth.
This candid moment is pure soap nostalgia — two icons, one safe house, and a thousand fan theories.
Wishing you a Monday full of drama, devotion, and perfectly tousled hair.
#Days #DOOL #DeidreHall #CharlesShaughnessy #MarlenaEvans #ShaneDonovan #Jarlena #BehindTheScenes #VintageTV
Deidre Hall and Drake Hogestyn, 1986: the hair was teased, the suede was pink, and the chemistry was off the charts. Marlena and John weren’t just a supercouple — they were the blueprint.
This portrait is pure soap opera romance: soft smiles, dramatic lighting, and a pose that says “I’ll fight the devil for you.”
Have a great week, and may your Monday be full of flashbacks and fabulousness.
#Days #DOOL #Jarlena #DeidreHall #DrakeHogestyn #MarlenaEvans #JohnBlack #SoapHistory
In 1991, Deidre Hall traded Salem’s penthouse for the open sea in As The Sea Will Tell, starring as Muff Graham alongside James Brolin’s Mac. Windswept, radiant, and utterly commanding, she proved her star power extended far beyond Marlena Evans. A yacht, a mystery, and a soap icon at the helm—what more could TV ask for?
Happy Sunday evening, and may your week ahead be filled with sparkle and adventure. 🌊
🏷️ #Days #DaysofOurLives #DOOL #DeidreHall #MarlenaEvans #Doc #Jarlena #JamesBrolin
Early 2000s Jarlena at their finest: Marlena in her soft blue top, John in his dark tee, and that unforgettable chin‑tilt that sent fans into meltdown. Deidre Hall & Drake Hogestyn defined intimacy on daytime—every glance, every touch, pure drama and heart.
Happy Sunday, and may your week ahead be as iconic as Doc & John’s love story. 🖤✨
🏷️ #Days #DaysofOurLives #DOOL #DeidreHall #DrakeHogestyn #MarlenaEvans #Doc #JohnBlack #Jarlena #SoapOperaRoyalty #VintageTV #ThrowbackDrama
This 1983 promo shot of Deidre Hall and Wayne Northrup is pure nostalgia: Marlena & Roman smiling side by side, the couple who carried DAYS through an unforgettable era. Their warmth and chemistry made them the rooting pair of the early ’80s, and this portrait captures that magic.
Happy Saturday, and may your weekend be filled with a little soap‑worthy sparkle. 🖤✨
🏷️ #Days #DaysofOurLives #DOOL #DeidreHall #MarlenaEvans #Doc #DrakeHogestyn #JohnBlack #Jarlena #SoapOperaRoyalty #VintageTV
A candid from the early 2000s: Deidre Hall in her olive blazer, Drake Hogestyn in casual blue, both smiling like the icons they are. Marlena & John weren’t just a couple—they were the heartbeat of DAYS, carrying fans through decades of drama and romance.
Happy Saturday, and may your weekend be as warm and unforgettable as Jarlena’s legacy. 🖤✨
🏷️ #Days #DaysofOurLives #DOOL #DeidreHall #DrakeHogestyn #MarlenaEvans #Doc #JohnBlack #Jarlena #SoapOperaRoyalty #VintageTV #ThrowbackDrama
This 2007 portrait of Deidre Hall and Drake Hogestyn in Sydney is pure soap sparkle. He’d just been “let go” from Days, but their smiles? Suspiciously joyful.
Whether it was a stunt or just a sunny detour, Jarlena’s magic never missed a beat.
Happy Tuesday—and two more full days until Showgirl Day 💛
#Days #DaysofOurLives #DOOL #DeidreHall #DrakeHogestyn #MarlenaEvans #JohnBlack #Doc #Jarlena #SoapOperaRoyalty #VintageTV #ThrowbackDrama #ShowgirlWeek #TaylorSwift
This 1993 issue of Soap Opera Digest gave us Marlena’s paternity chaos, Jed Allan’s legacy, and a cover that screamed “WHAT’S IN? WHAT’S OUT!”
John suspected, Roman brooded, and fans gasped.
Wishing you a dramatic Tuesday and a Showgirl Week full of sparkle, scandal, and soap-worthy joy 💛
#Days #DaysofOurLives #DOOL #DeidreHall #DrakeHogestyn #MarlenaEvans #JohnBlack #Doc #Jarlena #SoapOperaRoyalty #VintageTV #ThrowbackDrama #BehindTheScenes #ShowgirlWeek #TaylorSwift
This 2005 snapshot of Deidre Hall and Susan Seaforth Hayes is a hug wrapped in history.
Marlena and Julie—two icons who’ve weathered every storm in Salem and still shine.
Wishing you a joyful Monday and a Showgirl Week full of sparkle, storytelling, and Swiftian flair 💛
#Days #DaysofOurLives #DOOL #DeidreHall #DrakeHogestyn #MarlenaEvans #JohnBlack #Doc #Jarlena #SusanSeaforthHayes #JulieWilliams #SoapOperaRoyalty #VintageTV #ThrowbackDrama #ShowgirlWeek #TaylorSwift
Happy Sunday! ✨
Wishing everyone a peaceful weekend filled with warmth. How absolutely gorgeous are Deidre Hall and Drake Hogestyn in this 1997 throwback as Marlena and John? Soap royalty looking like a dream 🔥
#Jarlena #DeidreHall #DrakeHogestyn #DaysThrowback #SundayVibes
Happy Sunday - a bit more of Avenoir is up on Wattpad.
Also, thanks to @MsGoldie for helping me name it!
https://www.wattpad.com/1386307138-avenoir
#Jarlena #Days #DaysPeacock #HospitalKiss #1997 #DaysofOurLives #DOOL
As a little extra, I’ve started working on another #DaysPeacock #Fanfic short story. I’ve decided to post bits of it as I go though, and post any edits / changes / reworks on a regular basis. I love seeing other authors' writing process so thought it would be fun to post mine.
I’ll be adding bits every couple of days I think, if not every day so if you’re interested, please keep checking back!
Happy Thursday #Days friends. Safe journeys to those who are travelling today!
Apparently you can follow hashtags by going into preferences>preferences and under Appearances clicking Enable advanced web interface. Then when you search a hashtag you can add a follow in the top right hand corner of your stream. I haven't worked out if that shows up in your normal stream or if you have to go elsewhere to find it though. I guess if strangers start showing up in my feed, I'll know! #Days #Jarlena