While the soaps gave us many standout performances this week—including those from Trisha Mann-Grant, Tamara Tunie (Beyond the Gates), Kristina Wagner, Bradford Anderson (General Hospital), Dan Feuerriegel, and Zuleyka Silver (The Young and the Restless)—it was one actress who gave a masterclass in heartbreak. We are proud to name Days of Our Lives‘ Stacy Haiduk as our Performer of the Week for August 18 to 22, 2025
Stacy Haiduk’s performance was absolutely unforgettable, reminding viewers exactly why she’s one of the most underrated yet consistently powerful actors in daytime.
The long-awaited truth about who shot EJ finally came out. In a twist no one saw coming, it was Rachel—Kristen’s own daughter. Kristen walked in just moments after EJ had pieced together the key memories from that night. At first, Kristen couldn’t believe what she was hearing. The idea that her daughter was behind the shooting was too much to take in. But denial turned into shock, and then into the painful realization that the evidence was too clear to ignore.
Why Days of Our Lives’ Stacy Haiduk Deserves All the Praise
As that truth hit her, Stacy Haiduk gave us a masterclass in heartbreak. Tears filled her eyes, her hand trembled near her mouth, and you could see the storm of emotions crashing down on Kristen in real time. She went from disbelief to panic to desperation, all while trying to figure out what to do next. She couldn’t let Rachel go to prison, so she turned to her brother, begging him to give her time to come up with a plan.
That emotional shift—layered, raw, and completely real—was flawless.
Whether Kristen was pleading for her daughter or trying to hold herself together, Stacy brought fire, fear, and vulnerability to every single moment. She didn’t just deliver lines. She embodied a mother, unraveling, trying to protect the one person she loves most.
It’s not easy to make a character like Kristen feel both dangerous and deeply human, but Haiduk does it effortlessly. Every glance, every pause, every tear felt honest, which is what made her this week’s standout. Congrats to Stacy Haiduk—our well-deserved Performer of the Week! (Photo: Peacock Screenshot.)
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