Joy Wesley Returns to Salem with Baby Kelsey

Joy Wesley has returned to Salem with her baby daughter, Kelsey, after previously leaving in 2025. Actress AlexAnn Hopkins, reprising her role, expressed her pleasure at being back on Days of Our Lives, noting that Joy's storyline was left open-ended.

Hopkins highlighted that Joy has undergone significant growth, particularly since becoming a mother. The actress feels that while Joy has matured and developed protective instincts, she still operates with an agenda. Joy's current objective is to ensure her daughter, Kelsey, knows her father, as Joy herself did not know hers growing up.

The actress also commented on the time lag between filming and airing, finding it amusing to see her earlier performances now. She teased that Joy is now more self-assured and protective, prioritizing her daughter's well-being and happiness above all else.