Martha Madison took over the role of Belle Black on Days of our Lives in 2004. Madison was let go from DAYS in 2008 when Belle and Shawn were written out. In 2011, Madison filled in for Rebecca Herbst on General Hospital. Madison also appears on the web series The Bay and appeared in 2012's Undercover Bridesmaid. Madison returned to DAYS in November 2015 and was written off again in September 2016. Madison has made several return guest appearances in 2017 and 2018.
Personal Life[]
Madison has been married to A.J. Gilbert since 08/25/2007. They share one child: Charley Elizabeth (b. 11/03/2013).
Soapography[]
- Belle Brady on Days of our Lives (08/10/2004-03/24/2008; 11/25/2015-09/12/2016; 01/24/2017-02/20/2017; 12/05/2017-12/28/2017; 03/22/2018-03/27/2018; 08/21/2018-07/09/2019; 06/08/2020-present)
- Elizabeth Webber on General Hospital (06/08/2011-06/20/2011; temporary replacement)
Awards and Nominations[]
Daytime Emmy Awards
YEAR | CATEGORY | CHARACTER/SERIES | W/N |
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2005 | Special Fan Award - Irresistible Combination | Shawn and Belle, Days of our Lives | N |
2016 | Digital Drama Series | Winterthorne | N |
2019 | Supporting Actress | Belle Black, Days of our Lives | N |
Soap Opera Digest Awards
YEAR | CATEGORY | CHARACTER/SERIES | W/N |
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2005 | Favorite Triangle | Shawn, Belle and Philip, Days of our Lives | N |