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Rex Brady
Days of Our Lives character
Portrayed by	Eric Winter (2002–2006) Kyle Lowder (2018–)
Duration	2002–2006 2018–
First appearance	July 8, 2002
Last appearance	August 1, 2006
Created by	Peter Brash Paula Cwikly
Introduced by	Ken Corday and Stephen Wyman (2002) Corday, Albert Alarr and Greg Meng (2018)
In-universe information Other names Rex DiMera Family Brady Roberts Father Roman Brady Mother Kate Roberts Sisters Cassie Brady Half-brothers Austin Reed Lucas Horton Eric Brady Philip Kiriakis Half-sisters Billie Reed Carrie Brady Sami Brady Grandparents Shawn Brady Caroline Brady Aunts and uncles Kimberly Brady Kayla Brady Bo Brady Frankie Brady (adoptive) Max Brady (adoptive) Nieces and nephews Will Horton Chelsea Brady Tyler Wilkins Allie Horton Johnny DiMera Sydney DiMera Noah Reed First cousins Andrew Donovan Theresa Donovan Shawn-Douglas Brady Stephanie Johnson Chelsea Brady Zack Brady Ciara Brady

Rex Brady is a fictional character from the NBC daytime soap opera, Days of Our Lives. The role was originated on July 8, 2002, by Eric Winter when he and his twin sister Cassie (Alexis Thorpe) "land" on earth during meteor shower. Initially believed to be aliens, Rex and Cassie are soon revealed to be the genetically engineered twins of Roman Brady (Josh Taylor) and Kate Roberts (Lauren Koslow) brainwashed by Stefano to destroy their own family, the Bradys. Rex also develops a romance with Mimi Lockhart (Farah Fath) and the two become engaged. However, Rex dumps Mimi when she secretly aborts their unborn child and leaves town in 2006.

In 2018, the character is reintroduced with Kyle Lowder in the role.

Storylines

2002–2006

Originally believed to be aliens, Rex and his twin sister Cassie arrive in Salem on the 4th of July after a "crash landing" during a meteor shower. Naked and unable to speak English, the twins are taken in by Shawn (Jason Cook) and Belle (Kirsten Storms). Belle's mother Marlena (Deidre Hall) take an interest in the twins when they help her uncover repressed memories of her past. However, Rex and Cassie are captured by the government and Marlena becomes their psychiatrist to protect them. Belle's father John (Drake Hogestyn) discovers that he shares a connection with the twins via the DiMera crime family. When news of their existence hits the press, Tony DiMera (Thaao Penghlis) successfully petitions the court for guardianship of the twins. The twins soon register for college at Salem University where they are confronted by DiMera henchman Wilhelm Rolf (William Utay) posing as a professor at and they are reprogrammed to carry out their "mission."

In 2003, Rex catches the eye of Mimi Lockhart (Farah Fath) but he pushes her away. In February 2003, Rex and Cassie learn that Tony and Marlena are their biological parents. Rex finishes college at an accelerated pace which makes Tony very proud. Meanwhile, Rex set out to build a bomb for a special project but when he is kidnapped, his experiment backfires and causes a series of earthquakes. Fortunately, Cassie comes to his rescue using their special twin connection. Seeing how different he is from his family, Rex sets out to find out through the exploration of his genetic makeup. In May 2003, Rex begins researching his DNA and accidentally discovers that Tony and Marlena aren't his parents, but Roman Brady is his father. Despite Mimi urging him to come clean, Rex likes being a DiMera and decides to keep his paternity secret. Determined to find his mother, Rex violently confronts Rolf who confirms that Marlena birthed the twins as a surrogate. Rex seemingly kills Rolf and convinces Mimi to help him hide the body.

Development

Characterization

Backstory

Rex is conceived at a private fertility clinic in Europe and carried by Marlena Evans as a surrogate and raised to be a pawn for Stefano DiMera