Eric Martsolf revealed his true feelings about Brady’s difficult child, Rachel. The Days of Our Lives actor spilled the tea and didn’t hold back.
Wild Child
Martsolf spoke to Soap Opera Digest about his alter-ego. He addressed the difficult situation involving Brady’s daughter, Rachel. Who should be to blame for her behavior: Brady or Kristen (Stacy Haiduk)? Rachel is desperate to get her parents back together. She doesn’t care how much chaos she causes in Salem.
Rachel’s behavior has been concerning for years. But this is a new low for Brady’s daughter. Martsolf admitted that Rachel is “coming into her own,” which is the reason behind her schemes. He can see both Brady and Kristen in his onscreen daughter. However, some DOOL fans claim Kristen is to blame for Rachel’s bad behavior.
“Listen, a lot of people get some big forgiveness cards in this town. Kristen always seems to get the shorter end of the stick. She always seems to be persecuted for her wrongdoing,” Martsolf explained. “Brady does seem to slide once in a while. I mean, [not too long ago] he was in the DiMera mansion pointing a gun into Kristen’s belly.”
Martsolf isn’t letting Brady off the hook. He also reminded readers of the time he buried Vivian Alamain (Louise Sorel) while she was alive. Martsolf loves these stories but knows that his character isn’t totally innocent. “That’s what needs to be remembered. Brady and Kristen are both culpable,” he added.
Chance for Reconciliation?
In Brady’s eyes, he doesn’t see hope for reconciliation at this point. He’s focused on Ava (Tamara Braun). She suggested the idea of breaking up, but Brady was against it. Martsolf explained why Brady is set on having his happy ending. He doesn’t want Rachel to mess this up for him.
“So this is a rinse and repeat for Brady, and he really doesn’t want to keep sacrificing potential love just because his daughter doesn’t like it,” Martsolf explained. “I don’t think that’s his style of parenting. He’s loyal to his daughter’s needs, but enough is enough. She has to understand that her father has needs, too.”
He then argued that enabling Rachel’s behavior would encourage her to do it more. Martsolf teased that DOOL is “prepping this girl to be a force to be reckoned with.” She’s not just some wild child. Rachel could become the next generation of villains.
