Deidre Hall carried out the stunt as Craig Melvin played along ...

She delivered her most shocking slap yet after five decades on the soap opera.

It would be one of the greatest professional honors of my life if you would slap me,” Craig told the soap opera star.

Deidre Hall delivered a prearranged slap to Today host Craig Melvin while celebrating her 50 years on Days of Our Lives.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Hall noted that she doesn’t know who Marlena may eventually be paired with, adding, “That’s up to casting, and our writers.” Still ...

In honor of a special 50th anniversary retrospective streaming on Peacock, "Days of Our Lives" star Deidre Hall chats about her character's impact.

The 'Days of Our Lives' icon demonstrated her famous soap-opera technique while looking back on her five decades in Salem ...

Deidre Hall attends Peacock's 'Days Of Our Lives' 60th anniversary celebration at The Garland on November 08, 2025 in Hollywood, California "Well, thanks!" Hall responded, laughing. The 78-year-old ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Deidre Hall isn't afraid to showcase her slapping skills. The "Days of Our Lives" star playfully hit anchor Craig Melvin as she ...

Craig Melvin got more than just an interview with Deidre Hall. The daytime TV legend, 77, appeared on Today on Friday, June 19, to celebrate 50 years of playing Dr. Marlena Evans on Days of Our Lives.