Who's Who in Oakdale

ATWT Actor biographies
ATWT Cast and Credits

More profiles and submit changes
Who's Who for other soaps

Denise Maynard
Who's Who in Oakdale: Denise Maynard | As The World Turns on Soap Central
Actor History
December 1998 to April 13, 2001

Occupation

Member of Chicago dance troupe

Owner of dance studio

Former receptionist at WOAK-TV

Child care provider at Memorial Hospital

Former exotic dancer

Residence

Chicago, IL

Marital Status

Single/Divorced (Andy Dixon)

Past Marriages

Andy Dixon (divorced)

Relatives

Mother name unknown

Children

Hope Dixon (with Andy Dixon)

Flings & Affairs

Andy Dixon (one-night stand)

Gary Graidy

Ben Harris (engaged)

Isaac Jenkins (flirtation)

Crimes Committed

Sold her newborn baby [Sep 1998]

Breaking and entering; Broke into a house she believed to be her mother's. It wasn't and she was arrested [Jan 31, 2001]

Brief Character History

Denise Maynard came to Oakdale to find her daughter, whom Denise regretted selling at birth. Upon her arrival, she immediately sought out her old friend, Ben Harris, and became close to the Snyder family. Soon, Denise became close with the Snyders and was very concerned with the health of their daughter, Hope. Denise was later shocked to discover that Hope Snyder was actually her child! After much soul searching, Denise decided that Hope was better off with the Snyders and prepared to leave town since she couldn't stand to be in the same town as her daughter. Sensing how much Denise loved her daughter, Lily Snyder returned Hope to Denise.

Fearful that Hope's father, Andy Dixon, would demand custody of Hope, Denise kept the child's paternity a secret. After a while though, Ben convinced Denise to tell Andy the truth. Denise did and her worst fears were realized. However, the threat didn't come from Andy, but his father. Fearful that she would lose Hope in a custody battle, Denise spirited Hope to New York, only to get arrested. Surprisingly, Denise's greatest supporter at this time was Andy who believed that Hope belonged with her mother. As the stress of the situation became greater, Denise started to resent Ben's interference and she blamed him for the situation since he was the one who pressured her to reveal Hope's parentage. Denise then returned Ben's engagement ring and married Andy to secure custody of her daughter.

However, throughout the marriage, Denise's heart belonged to Ben. Finally, not long after the marriage, Andy was involved in an accident and was confined to a wheelchair. Not wanting to hurt Andy or the Hughes family, Denise agreed to stay married to him to help his recovery. However, the stress of trying to help Andy put a strain on her relationship with Ben who was convinced thatAndy was faking his paralysis. It turned out that Ben was right: Andy was faking. Upon learning the truth, Denise forgave Andy and the two parted ways.

After ending her marriage to Andy, Denise distanced herself from Ben as well. She and Rose D'Angelo opened Raindancers, a dance studio for children, inside Java Underground. Denise had a flirtation with Underground owner, Ben's brother, Isaac; he went as far as to kiss her during Halloween 2000. In the end Denise chose not to pursue a relationship. Offered a position at a prestigious dance company in Chicago, Denise said her goodbyes to Bob and then Ben in the Hughes kitchen, leaving Oakdale with daughter Hope.

Post a Comment Share on Facebook Tweet this Submit Feedback

Who's Who in Oakdale

ATWT Actor biographies
ATWT Cast and Credits

More profiles and submit changes
Who's Who for other soaps

Related Information
THE LATEST ATWT HEADLINES
Colleen Zenk makes surprise appearance as Y&R's Aunt Jordan
THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS

MAKING HEADLINES: SOAP OPERA NEWS, UPDATES, AND HEADLINES

THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL
DAYS OF OUR LIVES
GENERAL HOSPITAL
THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS
© 1995-2024 Soap Central, LLC. Home | Contact Us | Advertising Information | Privacy Policy | Terms of Use | Top