Sami Brady

In-universe information
In-universe information
Other names	Samantha Brady; Sami Reed; Sami Walker; Sami Roberts; Sami Hernandez; Sami DiMera; Stan Dunn (male alter ego); Colleen (witness protection);
Occupation	Businesswoman; Receptionist; Director of Imaging; Film consultant;
Parents	Roman Brady ; Marlena Evans
Stepparents	Kate Roberts ; John Black
Siblings	Eric Brady
Half-brothers	DJ Craig ; Rex Brady
Half-sisters	Carrie Brady; Cassie Brady; Belle Black;
Spouse	Austin Reed (1996–1997); Brandon Walker (2003–2005); Lucas Horton (2007); EJ DiMera (2007–2008, 2014–2022); Rafe Hernandez (2010–2012);
Children	Will Horton; Allie Horton; Johnny DiMera; Sydney DiMera; Grace Brady (legal);
Grandchildren	Arianna Horton ; Henry Horton
Grandparents	Shawn Brady; Caroline Brady; Frank Evans; Martha Evans;
Aunts and uncles	Kimberly Brady; Kayla Brady; Bo Brady; Frankie Brady (adoptive); Max Brady (adoptive); Samantha Evans;
Nieces and nephews	Noah Reed; Claire Brady; Emily Lockhart; Mackenzie Horton;
First cousins	Andrew Donovan; Theresa Donovan; Stephanie Johnson; Joey Johnson; Shawn-Douglas Brady; Chelsea Brady; Zack Brady; Ciara Brady;

Sami Brady
Sami Brady
Days of Our Lives character
	Alison Sweeney as Sami Brady
Portrayed by	Ronit Aranoff (1984); Lauren Bundy (1984–1985); Jessica Davis (1985–1986); Tiffany Palma (1986); Ashleigh Sterling (1986–1990); Christina Wagoner (1990–1992); Alison Sweeney (1993–present); Dan Wells (2005, 2021);
Duration	1984–2015; 2017–2022; since 2025;
First appearance	October 16, 1984
Last appearance	April 18, 2025
Classification	Present; recurring
Created by	Margaret DePriest, Sheri Anderson, and Thom Racina
Introduced by	Betty Corday and Al Rabin
Spin-off; appearances	Days of Our Lives: Night Sins (1993); Days of Our Lives: A Very Salem Christmas (2021);
Other names	Samantha Brady; Sami Reed; Sami Walker; Sami Roberts; Sami Hernandez; Sami DiMera; Stan Dunn (male alter ego); Colleen (witness protection);
In-universe information
Other names	Samantha Brady; Sami Reed; Sami Walker; Sami Roberts; Sami Hernandez; Sami DiMera; Stan Dunn (male alter ego); Colleen (witness protection);
Occupation	Businesswoman; Receptionist; Director of Imaging; Film consultant;
Parents	Roman Brady ; Marlena Evans
Stepparents	Kate Roberts ; John Black
Siblings	Eric Brady
Half-brothers	DJ Craig ; Rex Brady
Half-sisters	Carrie Brady; Cassie Brady; Belle Black;
Spouse	Austin Reed (1996–1997); Brandon Walker (2003–2005); Lucas Horton (2007); EJ DiMera (2007–2008, 2014–2022); Rafe Hernandez (2010–2012);
Children	Will Horton; Allie Horton; Johnny DiMera; Sydney DiMera; Grace Brady (legal);
Grandchildren	Arianna Horton ; Henry Horton
Grandparents	Shawn Brady; Caroline Brady; Frank Evans; Martha Evans;
Aunts and uncles	Kimberly Brady; Kayla Brady; Bo Brady; Frankie Brady (adoptive); Max Brady (adoptive); Samantha Evans;
Nieces and nephews	Noah Reed; Claire Brady; Emily Lockhart; Mackenzie Horton;
First cousins	Andrew Donovan; Theresa Donovan; Stephanie Johnson; Joey Johnson; Shawn-Douglas Brady; Chelsea Brady; Zack Brady; Ciara Brady;

Sami Brady is a fictional character from Days of Our Lives, an American soap opera on the Peacock streaming service, portrayed by Alison Sweeney since 1993. The character is first seen as a newborn baby in the episode of October 16, 1984, in which mom Marlena Evans (Deidre Hall) gives birth to her and her twin brother Eric Brady. Initially played by a series of child actresses, Sweeney took over the role of Sami when the character was rapidly-aged from a pre-teen to a teenager, in January 1993, under the pen of head writers Sheri Anderson and James E. Reilly.

Sami is known for her outlandish trouble-making ways in pursuit of what she wants, her turbulent relationships with men, and fiercely fighting for her children. She has been described as vindictive and the girl "you love to hate", but like as she is "so over the top." Sami has been part of two daytime supercouples: with Lucas Horton (Bryan Dattilo), and EJ DiMera (James Scott); and is the mother of iconic LGBT character, Will Horton.

Sweeney won a Special Fan Award for "America's Favorite Villain" at the 2002 Daytime Emmy Awards; and in 2015 she was nominated for Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series.