Arianne Zucker first joined “Days of Our Lives” as Nicole Walker in 1998.

The actor burst into Salem and immediately caught the eye of Eric Brady (then Jensen Ackles).

However, fate had other ideas.

Arianne Zucker on the red carpet.

Zucker went on to reveal that she’s very proud to be a part of the long-running soap.

Of course, Zucker has the sudser to thank for many important events in her personal life as well.

The show is where she met her ex-husband Kyle Lowder, whom she shares her daughter with.

Arianne Zucker poses for a photograph.

It’s also where she met her current fiance, Shawn Christian.

DAYS is literally my second home.

I don’t feel like I’m going to work," Zucker revealed.