**Days of Our Lives Star Judi Evans Debuts Bold New Look at 60th Anniversary Celebration**
Days of Our Lives star Judi Evans stunned fans with a bold new look at the show’s 60th anniversary celebration, unveiling a darker pixie cut that was a striking departure from her usual blonde tresses. The 59-year-old actress, who has portrayed Bonnie Lockhart on the iconic soap opera since 2003, shared several snapshots from the star-studded event.
At the party, Judi sported a cream-colored suit embellished with purple flower detailing on the sleeves. She complemented the outfit with delicate earrings and glamorous makeup. Her hair featured a brown-blonde bouffant-style pixie cut, showcasing a fresh and edgy style.
“Saturday Morning: cleaning chicken coops. Saturday Night: Days of Our Lives Anniversary Party!” Judi captioned one of her Instagram posts. “Thank you @fabhairbyrocio for my amazing makeup and hair styling, and thank you Richard, Sara, and Jen for the incredible ensemble; thank you for taking me from coop to coup #daysofourlives #days60 #KiriakisKiss.”
Fans quickly flooded the comments with praise, many expressing surprise at her transformation. One wrote, “I didn’t recognize you!” while another added, “You look stunning!” A third fan commented, “Love the hair color.” Judi’s co-stars also chimed in with compliments: Abigail Klein (Stephanie) called her a “BOMBSHELL” in all caps, Mary Beth Evans (Kayla) said “Beautiful,” and Stacy Haiduk (Kristen) added, “Stunning!”
Judi Evans is no stranger to changing up her hairstyles. In 2022, she opted for a chic blonde bob complete with trendy bangs. Recently, the actress has been stepping outside her comfort zone in other ways as well. In July, she took to the stage to perform a stand-up comedy set for the first time in her career.
“Last week I did something terrifying and empowering, I went to an open mic and did a stand-up set,” she shared on social media. “It was a thrill! I want to push myself to do things that scare me because what else is life about? I decided to audition for another stand-up competition and I got in!!”
She continued, “I’ll be performing/competing next Wednesday, July 30th at Flapper Comedy Club! It will only be my second time on stage, so be gentle. But come say hi and giggle with me!”
Judi has been a beloved staple of the daytime soap opera world since her teenage years. Her career began on *Guiding Light* in 1983, where she played Beth Raines—a role that earned her a Daytime Emmy Award at just 19 years old. However, achieving success was not without its challenges.
“Getting that job was a dream, but I can’t tell you how many people said, ‘You’ll never make it. This is not for you. You should do something else,'” Judi told Woman’s World. “Since I was 22, I’ve heard nothing but, ‘There are not a lot of roles for a woman your age,’ so it’s always been an uphill climb. I just keep scraping along.”
After *Guiding Light*, Judi joined *Days of Our Lives* as Adrienne Johnson in 1986. She then left the show in 1991 to take on a role in *Another World*. Judi returned to *Days of Our Lives* in 2003, this time as Bonnie Lockhart—a character who solidified her status as a soap opera legend.
“I have so many wonderful memories,” she shared. “I’ve played such dramatic, angst-ridden characters. Bonnie is a great diversion from that, even though she does have that emotional side. She’s been through a lot, she’s struggled, she’s made bad decisions, she’s had to pay for them. Hopefully, she’s learned from them, but she’s still a little bit wacky. It’s so fun.”
As Judi Evans continues to captivate audiences with both her acting and her fearless approach to life, fans eagerly await what new surprises she might have in store next.
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