Who is Eileen Davidson?
Eileen Davidson is an American two-time Daytime Emmy Award-winning author, actress, model, and television personality. Davidson is best known for her long-running roles in daytime soap operas, including Ashley Abbott on The Young and the Restless and multiple characters such as Kristen DiMera and Susan Banks on Days of Our Lives.
How old is she?
Davidson was born on June 15, 1959, in Artesia, California, making her 66 years old as of 2025. She always celebrates her birthday on June 15 every year, and her zodiac sign is Gemini.
Personal Information Summary
| Real Name | Eileen Marie Davidson |
| Gender Identity | Female |
| Date of Birth | June 15, 1959 |
| Age | 66 years old as of 2025 |
| Birth Place | Artesia, California |
| Zodiac Sign | Gemini |
| Nationality | American |
| Ethnicity | White / Caucasian |
| Net Worth | estimated to range between $3 million and $5 million |
| Occupation | Actress, Author, Reality TV personality, and Former model |
| Season (s) | The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills – Joined in Season 5 (2014) and appeared through Season 7 |
| Social Media | Instagram and Facebook |
Early Life and Education
Davidson was born in Artesia, California, to Charlotte Davidson, a homemaker, and Richard Davidson, an airplane parts manufacturer. She was raised in a Roman Catholic family, alongside her 6 siblings, Thomas, Ruth, John, Connie, who sadly, Connie passed away from cancer in 2014, Patricia, and Mary. About her educational background, Davidson attended Corona Del Mar High School in Newport Beach, California, and Orange Coast College in Costa Mesa.
| Parent’s name | Father: Richard Davidson, previously worked as an airplane parts manufacturer. Mother: Charlotte Davidson, a homemaker. |
| Siblings | Thomas, Ruth, John, Connie, who sadly, Connie passed away from cancer in 2014, Patricia, and Mary |
Is Eileen Davidson Married?
Davidson is married to Vincent Van Patten, a former professional tennis player and actor. The couple tied the knot on April 15, 2003, after meeting on the set of The Young and the Restless in 2000. They recently celebrated their 21st wedding anniversary with a sweet tribute and some pickleball action in Florida. They share a son named Jesse Thomas Van Patten, born in 2003.
| Relationship Status | Married |
| Partner | Vincent Van Patten |
| Children | Jesse Thomas Van Patten |
Before marrying Van Patten, Davidson had two previous marriages to actors Christopher Mayer and Jon Lindstrom, and was also romantically linked to Jon Voight.
Eileen Davidson’s TV Career Background
Davidson’s TV career began in 1982, when she first featured in The Phoenix, an American science fiction television series which premiered on ABC on March 19, 1982. She then started becoming a familiar face on the television screens after featuring on The Young and the Restless, as Ashley Abbott, becoming one of the key members of the show. Later in December 1988, Davidson decided to exit the show, with the producers accepting her recommendation to hire Brenda Epperson, a look-alike actress, whom she had seen working as a waitress at a charity event.
In 1990, Davidson moved to Primetime Television, where she featured in her show, Broken Badges, which was later cancelled in 1991. After the brief stint with Primetime Television, Davidson returned to daytime, where she took over the role of Kelly Capwell on Santa Barbara from November 1991 until the series concluded in January 1993. She then featured as Kristen Blake on Days of Our Lives beginning in May 1993. As the show continued, Davidson played another role as Susan Banks, a Kristen look-alike. Davidson was also assigned an additional three roles, having been expected to play as Thomas, Penelope, and Sister Mary Moira. Kristen, one of her roles, planned to trap her other character, Susan, as a prisoner on an island. However, Susan managed to prevail over her, leaving Kristen on the island until she made her comeback in Salem in 2012.
Following a year away from acting, Davidson made her comeback to The Young and the Restless in March 1999, assuming her previous role as Ashley Abbott. However, Davidson was fired from the show, stating that she was fired from The Young and the Restless due to a lack of storyline, while in an interview with TV Guide. A few months later, in an unexpected turn, Davidson agreed to a three-year deal with The Bold and the Beautiful, the sister show of The Young and the Restless, assuming her role as Ashley Abbott. This move came at the request of executive producer Bradley Bell. She first appeared on the show on March 9, 2007.
Sony Pictures Saga
In July 2008, Eileen transitioned to a recurring role on The Bold and the Beautiful. Shortly after, she resumed her full-time position as Ashley on The Young and the Restless, beginning September 26, 2008. Later in 2012, Nelson Branco reported that Sony Pictures Entertainment aimed to have Davidson appear on both The Young and the Restless and Days of Our Lives. However, Y&R declined to share her, leading Sony to terminate her contract with them. As a result, Davidson confirmed that she was to return as Kristen Blake DiMera on Days of Our Lives.
On June 17, 2014, Davidson signed a contract to return to The Young and the Restless. Her two-year contract allowed her to continue appearing on Days of Our Lives, as well as having the option of taking a break if her schedule became too tight.
Other TV Shows
Occasionally, Davidson has had an extensive TV career, having featured in other TV Shows such as
- The House on Sorority Row
- Easy Wheels
- opposite Ted Raimi
- 7 Days to Vegas, a 2019 comedy film
- The Christmas film Middleton Christmas (2020)
- The Peacock limited series, Days of Our Lives: Beyond Salem
- Days of Our Lives: A Very Salem Christmas
- Symphoria, written and directed by Catherine Dao
- Netflix’s romantic Christmas drama film, Holiday in the Vineyards
- Bravo reality television series, The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills
Awards
Davidson has been awarded two Daytime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Lead Actress in both Days of Our Lives and The Young and the Restless. She also holds two Garden State Film Festival awards, which she was awarded while featuring in 7 Days to Vegas. Occasionally, Davidson has also been nominated thrice for Daytime Emmy awards, one being for her Outstanding Lead Actress in 1998. Additionally, her picture, while playing the role of Susan, has also been featured on Days of Our Lives
How Tall is Eileen Davidson?
Davidson is approximately 5 feet 6 inches tall, equaling 1.68 meters.
Eileen Davidson Net Worth
Davidson’s net worth is estimated to range between $3 million and $5 million. However, she has accumulated this wealth primarily through soap operas, authorship, modeling, acting, and her reality TV career.
Social Media
Davidson is gaining popularity on social media, particularly on Instagram, where her reels and posts have gained over 468k followers. You can also follow her on her Facebook account, @Eileen Davidson, which has over 260k followers.