DAYS of Our Lives fans were introduced to a new character in May 2023.
The show welcomed Nurse Whitley on May 31, 2023, and now fans want to know why she looks so familiar.
Nurse Whitley debuted on Days of Our Lives in May 2023
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Nurse Whitley debuted on Days of Our Lives in May 2023Credit: Peacock
Who plays Nurse Whitley on Days of Our Lives?
Nurse Whitley made her debut at the bedside of Colin Bedford (Jasper Newman) after he was hospitalized for having a brain tumor.
She was seen scolding him for hurting Mayor Abe Carver (James Reynolds) and was urging him to “repent his sins,” according to Soaps In Depth.
Whitley’s appearance in the episode was brief, but it was long enough for fans to figure out that the role is being played by beloved actress Kim Coles.
Who is Kim Coles?
Kim Coles is a popular actress, comedian, and game show host, who was born on January 11, 1962, in Brooklyn, New York.
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She first rose to fame in 1990 as a cast member on the first season of In Living Color but it was arguably her role as Synclaire James-Jones on Living Single that put her on the map.
Additionally, Coles has starred in Frasier, The Geena Davis Show, and One on One.
Some fans might also recognize her as the former host of BET’s game show Pay It Off.
After Nurse Whitley’s debut on the show, Coles took to Instagram to express her excitement about being a part of the soap opera franchise, revealing that she has been a fan of the show since her youth.
“Today is Nurse Whitley’s (my) first day on #DaysOfOurLives⏳😉
I’m excited because this was my show when I was younger! 😀,” she wrote at the time.
“I’m excited because it was a new challenge! I’m excited because doing a soap opera was NEVER in my Vision or plan to do. In fact… to be honest, I was so actually scared of the genre because of the crazy amount of memorization and how fast they shoot! 🎥 ⚡️ 😩.”
Nurse Whitley is played by actress Kim Coles
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Nurse Whitley is played by actress Kim ColesCredit: Getty
Coles continued: “…But in the meantime, just know that to say YES to your fears can result in some great magical experiences. Say YES and get ready for what God/Creator/Universe has waiting for you!”
Due to the success of her career, she has been able to amass an estimated fortune of $3million, according to Celebrity Net Worth.
How can I watch Days of Our Lives?
For over 55 years, one of the longest-running scripted television programs in the world aired live on weekdays on NBC.
However, in September 2022, it was announced that DOOL would be leaving its usual timeslot and heading to streaming.
The show can now be watched exclusively on Peacock with an active subscription.