This 2000s Disney Channel Favorite’s Soap Debut Is Streaming

Back on August 5, 1999, Kirsten Storms assumed the beloved role of one of daytime’s greatest legacy characters, Belle Black, daughter of John Black (Drake Hogestyn) and Dr. Marlena Evans (Deidre Hall) on the then NBC soap opera Days of Our Lives, and thanks to Sony’s Soaps Daily initiative, fans finally have the chance to revisit her iconic portrayal once again.

Where can I watch Kirsten Storms’ debut?

Storms made her debut on Episode 8601 Release Date: August 5, 1999 which the Sony platform Soap Daily has posted on Youtube as “The Day That Mike Testifies About His Night With Ali,” which can be viewed here.

What happened before this point for Belle Black?

Before Storms took over the role of Belle, the character had been portrayed by various child actors, with the most impactful storyline in her history occurring very early on as her paternity drove months of storyline. Belle was the product of an affair that her parents were having. Marlena was actually married to Roman Brady (Wayne Northrop); however, for years she believed that John was actually Roman, thanks to Stefano DiMera (Joseph Mascolo) implanting all of Roman’s memories into John.

Belle’s sister Sami Brady (Alison Sweeney) learned of the affair by walking in on John and Marlena making love on the Titan boardroom table. As the story continued, Sami realized that John was the father of her mother’s child, not her father, Roman; so she manipulated the DNA test results to make it appear as if Roman was truly Belle’s father.

Things went further after Belle was born, as Sami kidnapped her sister and attempted to sell her on the black market. On Christmas Eve, Belle was returned to her family, and eventually Sami’s schemes were revealed, as well as Belle’s true paternity.

Since then, Belle has lived happily alongside her mother and her siblings.

Did fans like Kirsten Storms as Belle?

Initially? No. Fans were annoyed that Belle aged so quickly after being a young child a few episodes earlier. They felt as if they were cheated out of seeing Belle’s childhood play out. However, as the story continued to play out, Belle became an incredibly important part of the soap’s canvas, with her relationship opposite Shawn Douglas Brady (Jason Cook) proving to be incredibly popular amongst fans.

How long was Kirsten Storms on Days of Our Lives?

Storms appeared on Days of Our Lives until July 16, 2004, when she decided to pursue a primetime opportunity on the NBC series Clubhouse. Following Clubhouse’s cancellation, Storms would return to daytime television, not as Belle Black, but rather on the ABC soap opera General Hospital, where she would portray another legacy character, this time Maxie Jones.

Is Belle Black still on the show?

YES! Belle is currently portrayed by Martha Madison, who took over the role shortly after Storms exited in 2004, following a brief portrayal by the infamous Charity Rahmer.

Madison has portrayed the role off and on ever since.

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