Kate Roberts (fiction)
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Katherine Elizabeth "Kate" DiMera (née
Roberts; formerly Brown, Kiriakis and Brady) is a fictional character
on the NBC
Soap Opera
Days of our Lives
, matriarch of the series' DiMera family. The character of Kate Roberts is originally introduced in 1977 as Kate Winograd being portrayed by soap veteran, Elaine Princi
who would vacate the role in 1979. Re-introduced by writer Sheri Anderson
, veteran actress, Deborah Adair
made her debut in the role in 1992. She first appeared on a recurring basis from August to November 1992 until returning as a contract series regular in February 1993. She would remain in the role until May 1995. After Adair retired from acting the role was recast to Lauren Koslow
, who has portrayed the role since. Kate is the mother of Lucas Horton
, Philip Kiriakis
, Austin Reed, Billie Reed
, Cassie Brady
, and Rex Brady
. She is known for being a primary villain. In 2000, she received a Soap Opera Digest Award nomination for Outstanding Supporting Actress.
Her primary role within the narrative is that of a femme-fatale and villainess. She is portrayed as a stoic, aggressive and family-oriented woman who is generally loving and supportive, but often interferes in her friends' and relatives' lives through any means necessary. Kates's marriage to Curtis Reed
produced two of her children, Billie Reed
and Austin Reed
. A prominent storyline in 2008 included Kate discovering that she had lung cancer. In 2003, Kate's husband Roman was "killed off" in a "whodunnit?" murder storyline involving a serial killer. Roman returned to the show in 2004 after James E. Reilly
decided to have all the murder
victim turn up alive on the island of Melaswen, or "New Salem" spelled backwards, which causes problems for her marriage to Roman Brady
.
in 1969 in Chicago
. Together they have two children, a son and a daughter. Curtis a Jazz
musician had made several records when his career was cut short when he got involved in the mob and had part of his finger cut off. To cope with losing his career, Curtis turned to drugs and became very abusive to his wife and children. At some point in the 1970s, the family relocated to Salem
.
Dr. Kate Winograd first appears in 1977 as the head of anesthesiology at Salem University Hospital. She begins having an affair with her colleague, Dr. Bill Horton
who feels he is being neglected by is wife, Laura. Bill eventually walks out on Laura and moves in with Kate at the house she rents on Copperlantern Drive. However, Bill soon realizes that he still loves his wife and abandons Kate hoping to repair his marriage. As of 1979, Kate is said to have left town.
Off-screen when her husband Curtis learned of her affair, he beat her and left her on the side of the road. He then skipped town with their children and changed his name so Kate couldn't find him. Later Kate would give birth to Bill's son, Lucas
who is delivered by Kate's former co-worker, Dr. Marlena Evans
. Kate then goes looking for her husband and children until Curtis stages a car crash and tells her their children are dead. Off-screen, Kate also meets international crime lord, Stefano DiMera
when she is working as a prostitute. The two develop a personal relationship and Stefano promises her that she will never want for money again. He also pays for Lucas to attend West Point Military Academy. For years she would keep the secret of Lucas's paternity leading him to believe that his dad was a graduate of West Point who had died. While reinventing herself, Kate changes her name to Roberts and becomes a business woman.
. Kate and Victor begin to form a close friendship, while Kate also begins a rivalry with Vivian Alamain
and Lisannie Gardner. Kate also gained a friend in Lawrence Alamain
and Marlena Evans. While Kate is in Salem, she feels a connection with the troubled Bille Reed (Lisa Rinna
) and her brother, Austin (Patrick Muldoon
). Kate decides to take a job out of the country, courtesy of Lawrence and leaves Salem in November 1992. Kate would not be seen again until several months later. Kate is reintroduced back to the show when she returns to Salem on February 24, 1993, when she is brought back in as the "wiz kid" for Titian Publishing, by international crime lord Victor. She pursues powerful crime lord, Victor Kiriakis
, and they decide to marry. Lucas much to Kate's dismay pursues the identity of his father. Laura Horton confronts Kate on several occasions about her affair with her husband. Meanwhile, Curtis Reed
and tries to blackmail her about her past. She and Victor marry on September 8, or so they think. When Curtis is mysteriously murdered in November 1993, his daughter, Billie is the prime suspect. During the trial Kate learns Billie and Austin are her long lost children with Curtis, and that her marriage to Victor is invalid because Curtis was still alive at the time she married Victor. Billie points out on several occasions that she hates her mother for taking her cosmetics company, Countess Wilhemina away from her. Austin however is more open to the idea of a new mother. Vivian Alamain also convinces Laura Horton to reveal that Lucas was the product of Bill & Kate's affair years ago at a party.
Kate wants to get married legally but Victor promises to do so only if she gives him an heir, Kate decides to use in vitro fertilization. Some embryos begin to form, but after the usual daytime tricks, Vivian Alamain has Victor and Kate's embryos implanted in her. She gives birth to a healthy baby boy, Philip Kiriakis
on February 21, 1995. While pregnant with Philip, Vivian drives a wedge between Kate & Victor's relationship. Vivian also tricks Victor into marrying her. In May 1995, Kate is believed to have died in a plane crash after Vivian sabotages the plane.
After the accident, Kate returns to Salem determined to win custody of her son Philip, the child Vivian carried as a surrogate against Kate and Victor's wishes. Learning Vivian and Victor are together, Kate seeks revenge. Kate vows to take Victor's Titan Corporation and his son Philip (still an infant at the time) away from them. Victor suffers a stroke, and Vivian is arrested for her schemes. Kate is now in charge of Victor's empire. Billie also returns, closely followed by Franco Kelley. Kate hires Franco to break up Bo & Hope, so Billie can be happy with Bo. Sami Brady
begins to blackmail her about her past as a prostitute. Franco is murdered by Lucas, but Kate frames Sami. Kate continued to hold Franco's mob past over his head—until he dies.
At the trial for Franco's death, Sami is convicted and is sentenced to death for a crime Lucas committed. But, at the last moment, Sami is freed. Meanwhile, Kate is still battling with Vivian for control over Titan. Kate is also on the bridge of an affair with Vivian's nephew, Nicholas Alamain.
, but he leaves town. She then attempts to sly her way back into Victor's good graces. She blows her chances however when she is caught in flagrante delecto with mob boss Vincent Moroni. She conspires with him to kill Victor at the coronation. The plan accidentally kills Vincent's only child, Angela, and causes Vincent to commit suicide. Victor realizing Kate's plan flees for his life, and fakes his death. He reveals himself to her the night she sets the Kiriakis mansion on fire, and attempts to kill him with a poker. Victor escapes, but Lucas is severely burned. Victor kicks Kate out of the house, but does not tell Philip about his mothers murder attempts on him. Philip's plea causes Victor to provide Kate with a small allowance. She gets a job at Basic Black, and begins dating Roman Brady
. Kate becomes a strong suspect in Abe Carver
's murder because he knew of her past. Kate breaks down, and confesses to Roman which ends their relationship. Lucas disowns Kate after hearing Sami and Kate talking about Kate's past and the fact that Lucas's identity is unknown. Kate and Roman work their way back into each others arms. Roman asks Kate to marry him, and she agrees. They have a beautiful wedding, but the reception is shattered when Kate finds Roman's dead body. She mourns him deeply, but it doesn't stop her from destroying his daughter Sami's relationship with her son Lucas. Kate encourages Philip to spend more time with Belle Black
. During the Salem Stalker storyline Kate and Roman find out that they are the biological parents of twins Rex Brady
and Cassie Brady
.
, after helping him deal with a drug addiction. However, as soon as the two plan to marry both their spouses return to Salem alive. Roman ends things with Kate for good, and Kate reveals Sami as Stan. She invites John Black to live with her after Marlena kicks him out of the penthouse. Kate comforts Philip when the truth of Claire Brady's paternity comes out, and Philip leaves town. She is terrified when he goes missing, but comes back after receiving extensive amounts of surgery. He is granted temporary custody of Claire, but is devastated when Shawn and Belle kidnap her.
Kate shifting her attention away from Philip enlists the help of EJ DiMera, who was using the alias EJ Wells, to seduce Sami away from Lucas. Her efforts fail when EJ is revealed to be the son of Stefano DiMera
. Desperate to destroy Lucas and Sami she slips a photo of Sami and EJ to Lucas. The photo doesn't stop Lucas who continues to marry Sami. Sami and Lucas start their life together despite Kate's interference. In retaliation, Lucas turns Kate and EJ into the FTC for their questionable financial records. Kate is broke.
after learning she is broke. Stefano provides her with enough money to start her own business called Kate's Hearth, and Home. She hires his son Tony DiMera
to do the advertising. Kate no longer worry's about Lucas and Sami, because Sami begins a relationship with EJ. Kate turns her attention back to Philip, who is in trouble with John Black
, and Chelsea Brady
who is recovering from surgery. Chelsea's surgery is successful, and soon starts dating her surgeon Daniel Jonas. In November 2008, Kate is diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer, and receives bone marrow from Chloe Lane
. Lucas is released from Prison, and begins a relationship with Chloe Lane
. Kate learns that Chloe cheated on Lucas with Daniel Jonas, and is set on revenge. She poisons her, and Chloe is put in a coma. Kate becomes the only suspect, and to avoid jail time she marries Stefano DiMera
who destroys the evidence against her. Later Phillip has a one-stand with Chloe resulting in a grandson Parker being born 8 months later (premature baby) and when the truth gets out. Kate does all in her power to make sure Chloe doesn't see her son that included driving her to suicide (which failed thanks to Phillip saving her) and send Phillip a phone call she edit to make Chloe sound she was unstable person to be a mother, but when Phillip moves to Chicago with Parker Kate blames Chloe (even though Kate's call as Chloe was the final straw for him) and later hired a thug named Quinn who forced Chloe to become a prostitute much like Kate herself in her youth.
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Roberts; formerly Brown, Kiriakis and Brady) is a fictional character
Fictional character
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on the NBC
NBC
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Soap Opera
Soap opera
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Days of our Lives
Days of our Lives
Days of our Lives is a long running daytime soap opera broadcast on the NBC television network. It is one of the longest-running scripted television programs in the world, airing nearly every weekday in the United States since November 8, 1965. It has since been syndicated to many countries around...
, matriarch of the series' DiMera family. The character of Kate Roberts is originally introduced in 1977 as Kate Winograd being portrayed by soap veteran, Elaine Princi
Elaine Princi
Elaine Princi is a contemporary American actress.Princi is perhaps best known for portraying Dr...
who would vacate the role in 1979. Re-introduced by writer Sheri Anderson
Sheri Anderson
Sheri Anderson is an American television writer and producer who is the author of the new fiction novel series, Salem's Secrets, Scandals and Lies, based on the television series Days of our Lives and being released in conjunction with their 45th Anniversary. She previously worked primarily on...
, veteran actress, Deborah Adair
Deborah Adair
Deborah Adair is an American television actress, primarily known for her roles in soap operas....
made her debut in the role in 1992. She first appeared on a recurring basis from August to November 1992 until returning as a contract series regular in February 1993. She would remain in the role until May 1995. After Adair retired from acting the role was recast to Lauren Koslow
Lauren Koslow
Lauren Alice Koslow is a long-time American dramatic actress, best known for her long running portrayal of Kate Roberts on the NBC dramatic serial Days of our Lives, which she has played continuously since 1996...
, who has portrayed the role since. Kate is the mother of Lucas Horton
Lucas Horton
Lucas Desmond Horton is a fictional character on the American soap opera Days of our Lives. He was portrayed by Bryan Dattilo from 1992-2001, and from 2002-2010.-Storylines:...
, Philip Kiriakis
Philip Kiriakis
Philip Robert Kiriakis is a character on the American soap opera Days of our Lives He has been portrayed by Brandon Tyler from October 21, 1999 to December 24, 1999, then by Jay Kenneth Johnson from December 27, 1999 to December 25, 2002 and Kyle Brandt from May 14, 2003 to October 12, 2006,...
, Austin Reed, Billie Reed
Billie Reed
Billie Reed is a fictional character from the NBC soap opera Days of our Lives. The character is no longer used in the current storylines. Created by writer Sheri Anderson, the role was originated by actress Lisa Rinna on September 21, 1992. Krista Allen stepped into the role from 1996-1999. Lisa...
, Cassie Brady
Cassie Brady
Cassie Brady is a fictional character in the soap opera Days of our Lives. The role was played by actress Alexis Thorpe from July 8, 2002 to 2003 , 2004, 2005 .- Character's background :...
, and Rex Brady
Rex Brady
Rex Brady is a fictional character in the soap opera Days of our Lives. The role was played by actor Eric Winter. Rex first appeared on July 8, 2002 and left town on July 26, 2005....
. She is known for being a primary villain. In 2000, she received a Soap Opera Digest Award nomination for Outstanding Supporting Actress.
Her primary role within the narrative is that of a femme-fatale and villainess. She is portrayed as a stoic, aggressive and family-oriented woman who is generally loving and supportive, but often interferes in her friends' and relatives' lives through any means necessary. Kates's marriage to Curtis Reed
Curtis Reed
Curtis Brown is a fictional character in the soap opera Days of our Lives. He was played by Nick Benedict.-Character history:...
produced two of her children, Billie Reed
Billie Reed
Billie Reed is a fictional character from the NBC soap opera Days of our Lives. The character is no longer used in the current storylines. Created by writer Sheri Anderson, the role was originated by actress Lisa Rinna on September 21, 1992. Krista Allen stepped into the role from 1996-1999. Lisa...
and Austin Reed
Austin Reed
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. A prominent storyline in 2008 included Kate discovering that she had lung cancer. In 2003, Kate's husband Roman was "killed off" in a "whodunnit?" murder storyline involving a serial killer. Roman returned to the show in 2004 after James E. Reilly
James E. Reilly
James E. Reilly was an American soap opera writer. Known for his work as the head writer of NBC's Days of our Lives and creator/head writer of Passions, Reilly won a Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Drama Series Writing as co-head writer for Guiding Light in 1993.Reilly died suddenly in October...
decided to have all the murder
Murder
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victim turn up alive on the island of Melaswen, or "New Salem" spelled backwards, which causes problems for her marriage to Roman Brady
Roman Brady
Roman Augustus Brady is a fictional character on the television drama Days of our Lives. Roman was played by Wayne Northrop from 1981 to 1984 and 1991 to 1994, and has been played by Josh Taylor since 1997, with a brief hiatus in early 2004, when he was a victim of the show's now-infamous serial...
.
Early History & Affair with Bill
Katherine Elizabeth Winograd marries her first husband, Curtis BrownCurtis Reed
Curtis Brown is a fictional character in the soap opera Days of our Lives. He was played by Nick Benedict.-Character history:...
in 1969 in Chicago
Chicago
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. Together they have two children, a son and a daughter. Curtis a Jazz
Jazz
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musician had made several records when his career was cut short when he got involved in the mob and had part of his finger cut off. To cope with losing his career, Curtis turned to drugs and became very abusive to his wife and children. At some point in the 1970s, the family relocated to Salem
Salem (Days of our Lives)
The town of Salem is the setting for the U.S. soap opera Days of our Lives. It is located in the Midwestern United States, though the state is never mentioned. It was built and named in 1802, since Salem celebrated its 200-year birthday in 2002. Originally set in New England, the vague setting was...
.
Dr. Kate Winograd first appears in 1977 as the head of anesthesiology at Salem University Hospital. She begins having an affair with her colleague, Dr. Bill Horton
Bill Horton
Dr. William "Bill" Horton, II is a fictional character on the daytime drama Days of our Lives.Named after his grandfather, Bill Horton was the youngest son of the Horton children; his siblings include Tom Horton Jr., Mickey Horton, Addie Horton, and Marie Horton...
who feels he is being neglected by is wife, Laura. Bill eventually walks out on Laura and moves in with Kate at the house she rents on Copperlantern Drive. However, Bill soon realizes that he still loves his wife and abandons Kate hoping to repair his marriage. As of 1979, Kate is said to have left town.
Off-screen when her husband Curtis learned of her affair, he beat her and left her on the side of the road. He then skipped town with their children and changed his name so Kate couldn't find him. Later Kate would give birth to Bill's son, Lucas
Lucas Horton
Lucas Desmond Horton is a fictional character on the American soap opera Days of our Lives. He was portrayed by Bryan Dattilo from 1992-2001, and from 2002-2010.-Storylines:...
who is delivered by Kate's former co-worker, Dr. Marlena Evans
Marlena Evans
Dr. Marlena Evans Black is a long-running fictional character on the NBC daytime drama, Days of our Lives, a long running serial about working life in the fictional town of Salem. She was played by actress Deidre Hall since 1976, with a few minor breaks in between from 1987 to March 1991 and...
. Kate then goes looking for her husband and children until Curtis stages a car crash and tells her their children are dead. Off-screen, Kate also meets international crime lord, Stefano DiMera
Stefano DiMera
Stefano DiMera is a fictional character, a villain on the American soap opera Days of our Lives. Created by head writer Pat Falken Smith, he is portrayed by Joseph Mascolo...
when she is working as a prostitute. The two develop a personal relationship and Stefano promises her that she will never want for money again. He also pays for Lucas to attend West Point Military Academy. For years she would keep the secret of Lucas's paternity leading him to believe that his dad was a graduate of West Point who had died. While reinventing herself, Kate changes her name to Roberts and becomes a business woman.
Life with Victor, Philip's Birth & Presumed Death
Kate returns to Salem in August 1992 after reinventing herself. Kate comes to town to work at Titan Publishing Company for Victor KiriakisVictor Kiriakis
Victor Kiriakis I is a fictional character on NBC's Days of our Lives. The role has been portrayed by John Aniston since 1985. His time on the show has been 1985 to 1997, 1998 to present with a brief storyline driven absence in 2004 when his character was "killed off" but found alive on the island...
. Kate and Victor begin to form a close friendship, while Kate also begins a rivalry with Vivian Alamain
Vivian Alamain
Vivian Alamain is a fictional character on the NBC Soap Opera, Days of our Lives, head of the series' Alamain family. Created by writer Richard J. Allen, the role was originated in 1992 by actor Louise Sorel. In 2000, Sorel departed from the series and the role was not recast with another actress...
and Lisannie Gardner. Kate also gained a friend in Lawrence Alamain
Lawrence Alamain
Lawrence James Alamain is a fictional character on NBC's daytime drama Days of our Lives. He was portrayed by Michael Sabatino from 1990 to 1993 and returned for several guest appearances in 2009, 2010 and 2011.-History:...
and Marlena Evans. While Kate is in Salem, she feels a connection with the troubled Bille Reed (Lisa Rinna
Lisa Rinna
Lisa Deanna Rinna is an American television host and actress. She is known for her roles as Billie Reed on Days of our Lives, Taylor McBride on Melrose Place, and most recently as the host of SoapNet's Soap Talk.-Acting:...
) and her brother, Austin (Patrick Muldoon
Patrick Muldoon
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). Kate decides to take a job out of the country, courtesy of Lawrence and leaves Salem in November 1992. Kate would not be seen again until several months later. Kate is reintroduced back to the show when she returns to Salem on February 24, 1993, when she is brought back in as the "wiz kid" for Titian Publishing, by international crime lord Victor. She pursues powerful crime lord, Victor Kiriakis
Victor Kiriakis
Victor Kiriakis I is a fictional character on NBC's Days of our Lives. The role has been portrayed by John Aniston since 1985. His time on the show has been 1985 to 1997, 1998 to present with a brief storyline driven absence in 2004 when his character was "killed off" but found alive on the island...
, and they decide to marry. Lucas much to Kate's dismay pursues the identity of his father. Laura Horton confronts Kate on several occasions about her affair with her husband. Meanwhile, Curtis Reed
Curtis Reed
Curtis Brown is a fictional character in the soap opera Days of our Lives. He was played by Nick Benedict.-Character history:...
and tries to blackmail her about her past. She and Victor marry on September 8, or so they think. When Curtis is mysteriously murdered in November 1993, his daughter, Billie is the prime suspect. During the trial Kate learns Billie and Austin are her long lost children with Curtis, and that her marriage to Victor is invalid because Curtis was still alive at the time she married Victor. Billie points out on several occasions that she hates her mother for taking her cosmetics company, Countess Wilhemina away from her. Austin however is more open to the idea of a new mother. Vivian Alamain also convinces Laura Horton to reveal that Lucas was the product of Bill & Kate's affair years ago at a party.
Kate wants to get married legally but Victor promises to do so only if she gives him an heir, Kate decides to use in vitro fertilization. Some embryos begin to form, but after the usual daytime tricks, Vivian Alamain has Victor and Kate's embryos implanted in her. She gives birth to a healthy baby boy, Philip Kiriakis
Philip Kiriakis
Philip Robert Kiriakis is a character on the American soap opera Days of our Lives He has been portrayed by Brandon Tyler from October 21, 1999 to December 24, 1999, then by Jay Kenneth Johnson from December 27, 1999 to December 25, 2002 and Kyle Brandt from May 14, 2003 to October 12, 2006,...
on February 21, 1995. While pregnant with Philip, Vivian drives a wedge between Kate & Victor's relationship. Vivian also tricks Victor into marrying her. In May 1995, Kate is believed to have died in a plane crash after Vivian sabotages the plane.
After the accident, Kate returns to Salem determined to win custody of her son Philip, the child Vivian carried as a surrogate against Kate and Victor's wishes. Learning Vivian and Victor are together, Kate seeks revenge. Kate vows to take Victor's Titan Corporation and his son Philip (still an infant at the time) away from them. Victor suffers a stroke, and Vivian is arrested for her schemes. Kate is now in charge of Victor's empire. Billie also returns, closely followed by Franco Kelley. Kate hires Franco to break up Bo & Hope, so Billie can be happy with Bo. Sami Brady
Sami Brady
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begins to blackmail her about her past as a prostitute. Franco is murdered by Lucas, but Kate frames Sami. Kate continued to hold Franco's mob past over his head—until he dies.
At the trial for Franco's death, Sami is convicted and is sentenced to death for a crime Lucas committed. But, at the last moment, Sami is freed. Meanwhile, Kate is still battling with Vivian for control over Titan. Kate is also on the bridge of an affair with Vivian's nephew, Nicholas Alamain.
Nicholas, Vincent, the Salem Stalker & the Twins
Kate begins a relationship with Vivian's nephew, Nicholas AlamainNicholas Alamain
Nicholas James Alamain is a fictional character on the daytime soap opera Days of our Lives. He has been portrayed by Erik von Detten , Victor Webster , Jackson Davis , and Cody Longo .- 1992 - 1999:...
, but he leaves town. She then attempts to sly her way back into Victor's good graces. She blows her chances however when she is caught in flagrante delecto with mob boss Vincent Moroni. She conspires with him to kill Victor at the coronation. The plan accidentally kills Vincent's only child, Angela, and causes Vincent to commit suicide. Victor realizing Kate's plan flees for his life, and fakes his death. He reveals himself to her the night she sets the Kiriakis mansion on fire, and attempts to kill him with a poker. Victor escapes, but Lucas is severely burned. Victor kicks Kate out of the house, but does not tell Philip about his mothers murder attempts on him. Philip's plea causes Victor to provide Kate with a small allowance. She gets a job at Basic Black, and begins dating Roman Brady
Roman Brady
Roman Augustus Brady is a fictional character on the television drama Days of our Lives. Roman was played by Wayne Northrop from 1981 to 1984 and 1991 to 1994, and has been played by Josh Taylor since 1997, with a brief hiatus in early 2004, when he was a victim of the show's now-infamous serial...
. Kate becomes a strong suspect in Abe Carver
Abe Carver
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's murder because he knew of her past. Kate breaks down, and confesses to Roman which ends their relationship. Lucas disowns Kate after hearing Sami and Kate talking about Kate's past and the fact that Lucas's identity is unknown. Kate and Roman work their way back into each others arms. Roman asks Kate to marry him, and she agrees. They have a beautiful wedding, but the reception is shattered when Kate finds Roman's dead body. She mourns him deeply, but it doesn't stop her from destroying his daughter Sami's relationship with her son Lucas. Kate encourages Philip to spend more time with Belle Black
Belle Black
Isabella "Belle" Brady is a fictional character on the U.S. daytime television drama Days of our Lives. The only child of supercouple John Black and Marlena Evans, she is also one half of the supercouple Shawn Brady and Belle Black...
. During the Salem Stalker storyline Kate and Roman find out that they are the biological parents of twins Rex Brady
Rex Brady
Rex Brady is a fictional character in the soap opera Days of our Lives. The role was played by actor Eric Winter. Rex first appeared on July 8, 2002 and left town on July 26, 2005....
and Cassie Brady
Cassie Brady
Cassie Brady is a fictional character in the soap opera Days of our Lives. The role was played by actress Alexis Thorpe from July 8, 2002 to 2003 , 2004, 2005 .- Character's background :...
.
John Black and Claire Brady
Kate begins a relationship with John BlackJohn Black
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, after helping him deal with a drug addiction. However, as soon as the two plan to marry both their spouses return to Salem alive. Roman ends things with Kate for good, and Kate reveals Sami as Stan. She invites John Black to live with her after Marlena kicks him out of the penthouse. Kate comforts Philip when the truth of Claire Brady's paternity comes out, and Philip leaves town. She is terrified when he goes missing, but comes back after receiving extensive amounts of surgery. He is granted temporary custody of Claire, but is devastated when Shawn and Belle kidnap her.
Kate shifting her attention away from Philip enlists the help of EJ DiMera, who was using the alias EJ Wells, to seduce Sami away from Lucas. Her efforts fail when EJ is revealed to be the son of Stefano DiMera
Stefano DiMera
Stefano DiMera is a fictional character, a villain on the American soap opera Days of our Lives. Created by head writer Pat Falken Smith, he is portrayed by Joseph Mascolo...
. Desperate to destroy Lucas and Sami she slips a photo of Sami and EJ to Lucas. The photo doesn't stop Lucas who continues to marry Sami. Sami and Lucas start their life together despite Kate's interference. In retaliation, Lucas turns Kate and EJ into the FTC for their questionable financial records. Kate is broke.
Marriage to Stefano DiMera, and Chloe Lane
Kate turns to Stefano DiMeraStefano DiMera
Stefano DiMera is a fictional character, a villain on the American soap opera Days of our Lives. Created by head writer Pat Falken Smith, he is portrayed by Joseph Mascolo...
after learning she is broke. Stefano provides her with enough money to start her own business called Kate's Hearth, and Home. She hires his son Tony DiMera
Tony DiMera
Count Antony "Tony" DiMera is a fictional character from the American soap opera Days of our Lives, played by actor Thaao Penghlis on and off from 1981 until 2009. One of the character's main storylines includes being impersonated by fellow character André DiMera, at various points in the...
to do the advertising. Kate no longer worry's about Lucas and Sami, because Sami begins a relationship with EJ. Kate turns her attention back to Philip, who is in trouble with John Black
John Black
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, and Chelsea Brady
Chelsea Brady
Chelsea Benson Brady is a fictional character on the NBC Soap Opera Days of our Lives. Created by head writer Sally Sussman Morina, the role was originally played by Mandy Musgrave. The role was recast to Rachel Melvin in 2005. Melvin portrayed the character from 2005 to 2009, after the character...
who is recovering from surgery. Chelsea's surgery is successful, and soon starts dating her surgeon Daniel Jonas. In November 2008, Kate is diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer, and receives bone marrow from Chloe Lane
Chloe Lane
Chloe Lane is a fictional character on the American NBC soap opera Days of our Lives. Created by head writer Tom Langan, she is portrayed by actress Nadia Bjorlin...
. Lucas is released from Prison, and begins a relationship with Chloe Lane
Chloe Lane
Chloe Lane is a fictional character on the American NBC soap opera Days of our Lives. Created by head writer Tom Langan, she is portrayed by actress Nadia Bjorlin...
. Kate learns that Chloe cheated on Lucas with Daniel Jonas, and is set on revenge. She poisons her, and Chloe is put in a coma. Kate becomes the only suspect, and to avoid jail time she marries Stefano DiMera
Stefano DiMera
Stefano DiMera is a fictional character, a villain on the American soap opera Days of our Lives. Created by head writer Pat Falken Smith, he is portrayed by Joseph Mascolo...
who destroys the evidence against her. Later Phillip has a one-stand with Chloe resulting in a grandson Parker being born 8 months later (premature baby) and when the truth gets out. Kate does all in her power to make sure Chloe doesn't see her son that included driving her to suicide (which failed thanks to Phillip saving her) and send Phillip a phone call she edit to make Chloe sound she was unstable person to be a mother, but when Phillip moves to Chicago with Parker Kate blames Chloe (even though Kate's call as Chloe was the final straw for him) and later hired a thug named Quinn who forced Chloe to become a prostitute much like Kate herself in her youth.