Let's make this birthday one to remember.

81 years old (Born on July 11, 1943)

Happy Birthday to the legendary Susan Seaforth Hayes! You've effortlessly charmed audiences with your iconic portrayal of Julie Williams on *Days of Our Lives*, always managing to stir up as much laughter as drama. Who else could gracefully handle decades worth of Salem scandals while still dishing out wisdom—and sass—in equal measure?

From winning hearts in Salem (and Genoa City!)—to earning a well-deserved Lifetime Achievement Emmy alongside your husband Bill—you've brilliantly navigated daytime insanity and timeless romance alike. Here's hoping today is filled with fewer dramatic twists than life at Horton Square—but just enough excitement to keep things fun!