Surprisingly, Holly hasn’t caused much trouble on Days of Our Lives lately. While she started off as something of a rebel, she wasn’t quite a ‘bad girl’ and learned from her accidental drug overdose. She’s mellowed quite a bit since then, as well as after framing Tate for it. Thankfully, she has a good support system at home, and Ashley Puzemis opened up about who’s been helping her feel right at home on set.
They Have a Great Time on Set
Because Arianne Zucker, who played Holly’s mother Nicole, left the show, her character was written as having moved to France. In her absence, Holly has been staying with her grandmother, Maggie (Suzanne Rogers). “Holly really looks up to her for advice, and, in real life, I also look up to Suzanne, too,” Puzemis told Soap Opera Spy, adding, “She’s so wonderful and so sweet.”
At first, Puzemis was afraid to impose on Rogers by asking her to run lines, but after their first few scenes, the young woman became comfortable with the veteran star. She cited the scenes they love to do also involve Maggie’s daughter, Sarah (Linsey Godfrey), explaining that, “We have the best time.”
Their Relationship Puts Puzemis at Ease
Puzemis gushed about her scene partner, stating that Rogers, “Creates such a warm and welcoming space.” The fact that Rogers constantly tells Puzemis that she loves her makes the young woman feel warm and welcomed. It also puts her at ease, and she remarked, “I don’t have my real grandparents in my life anymore, so she honestly is the closest thing to a grandma to me right now.”
While Holly and Maggie have shared some intimate scenes, like when Maggie had to ask her if she was on birth control, the actors found them amusing. Puzemis explained that despite that, they appreciated what the writers have done for their characters. She also noted that when Maggie tries to use a modern slang phrase, Holly has to explain what it means. But still feels that she’s a “cool grandma.”
