Cherie Jimenez is feeling all the love as Days of Our Lives welcomes back her on-screen daughter. With Arianna Horton being aged up and recast, Cherie shared a sweet and heartfelt reaction that left fans buzzing.
The actress, who plays Gabi Hernandez, embraced the change with joy, signaling a dramatic new chapter for Salem’s teen scene.
Cherie Welcomes Marissa Reyes as Arianna
The soap world exploded with excitement as Days of Our Lives confirmed a big SORAS moment. Arianna Horton is now a teenager, played by newcomer Marissa Reyes.
Cherie Jimenez didn’t hold back her feelings. She took to X with the message: “I am over the moon. Best thing to happen to Gabi.
Thank you #Days writers for bringing my beauty home.” That was all fans needed. Gabi’s return to full-on mom mode is now more real than ever.

Days of Our Lives: Arianna’s History Comes Back to Life
Arianna’s character has always had deep roots. She was born from the rocky love story between Gabi and Will. Despite their messy beginning, both characters put their daughter first.
Even when Will came out and started a new life with Sonny, their parenting bond stayed strong. Now, Arianna is no longer the background kid in birthday scenes. She’s stepping into the spotlight with major teen drama ahead.

has already caught the eye of fans. Known for her role in Netflix’s Running Point, she’s now stepping into the daytime world. Her casting opens the door to many fun stories.
Expect new friendships, love triangles, and maybe even a few secrets. With Gabi dealing with the fallout of her shooting scandal and corporate drama, Arianna’s return could offer emotional support—or more chaos.
Gabi and Arianna: A Reunion Full of Fireworks
Salem isn’t known for smooth family reunions, and this one won’t be any different. Arianna’s return happens during a tough time for Gabi.
She’s facing public scrutiny and personal heartbreak. That means emotions will run high as mother and daughter reconnect.

Will Arianna become her mother’s fiercest defender? Or will she struggle with her own identity in a town packed with danger? Arianna’s new arc has all the makings of a classic Days of Our Lives teen storyline.
With Cherie Jimenez cheering on Marissa Reyes, fans are ready to embrace this next chapter. Salem just got a whole lot more interesting.
Days of Our Lives fans are in for a rollercoaster. Cherie Jimenez’s love for her on-screen daughter shines, and with Arianna back in the picture, drama, heart, and legacy all come to life again. Stay with Soap Opera Daily for all the latest on Days of Our Lives cast news, spoilers, and epic reunion