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Abigail Deveraux is a fictional character on the American soap opera Days of Our Lives. The role is currently portrayed by actress Kate Mansi. Sheri Anderson created the character, and Ken Corday alongside Tom Langan introduced her. She is a member of the prominent high class family, the Horton's. She also is the daughter of supercouple Jack Deveraux and Jennifer Horton, played by Matthew Ashford and Melissa Reeves.

Casting
On October 31, 2004, after the dismissal of Jillian Clare, it was announced that the character would be recast and rapidly aged with Ashley Benson stepping into the role. Benson made her first appearance on November 12, 2004. In May 2007, Benson departed from the soap.

In December 2010, it was announced that the character would be brought back, with newcomer Kate Mansi assuming the role. Mansi made her first appearance on March 2, 2011.

On January 4, 2016, Serial Scoop broke news that Mansi would exit from the show, citing her decision to not renew her deal with the serial. She made her last appearance on June 24, 2016. In June 2016, Soap Opera Digest reported that Marci Miller had been cast as Abigail. Miller made her first appearance in the role on November 10, 2016.

In May 2018, Daytime Confidential reported that Miller would depart from the serial. Soap Opera Digest later announced Miller's exiting, citing her decision to not renew her deal with the soap, and announced that Mansi would reprise the role for a "short-term" stint. Miller made her final appearance on November 19, 2018. Mansi made her return in the role during the November 29, 2018, episode.