‘Days of Our Lives’ Star Deidre Hall, 78, Appears Nearly Unrecognizable While Running Errands

Deidre Hall was recently photographed running some errands.

On Sunday, August 23, the Days of Our Lives star, 78, was seen in Santa Monica, California, grabbing food at Subway and going to the post office, per photos obtained by Closer. Hall appeared effortlessly chic in an all-black ensemble paired with white sneakers, a brown purse and shades. She wore her blonde shoulder-length locks down.

The Young and the Restless alum famously took on the role of Dr. Marlena Evans on Days of Our Lives in the 1970s, and has been playing the character on and off for 50 years.

In an interview with People published in June, Hall discussed Days of Our Lives, saying “I’ve found a home there with longtime friends,” before insisting she has no plans for retirement: “I’ll keep coming back as long as my key card still opens the gate.”

As for her filming schedule, the mom of two — who shares sons David and Tully with ex-husband Steve Sohmer — is usually there twice a week, giving herself downtime to enjoy life in Santa Monica, which includes knitting and walking her son’s dog, per the outlet.

“I really have a blessed and cherished life,” she said. However, Hall still has future goals in show business: “An Emmy would be nice!”

As for how Days of Our Lives has stood the test of time, Hall told Today in June, “I think our writers and Ken Corday, our showrunner, have cracked the code on a new love story … what young couples make magic together put them up in front. They just know that the audience is going to find us compelling and irresistible.”