Days Of Our Lives’ Fabulous Friendships: Vivian And Ivan

Over the years, “Days of Our Lives” character Vivian Alamain has made enemies out of many Salemites: however, none more than Kate Roberts (Lauren Koslow). Kate and Vivian’s feud has spanned decades and brought viewers some of the wildest drama on daytime television. The feud started when Vivian and Kate both fell in love with the same man, Victor Kiriakis (John Aniston). Victor chose to be with Kate, and Vivian immediately sought revenge. She tried to have Kate killed and later even stole the couple’s embryo so that she could carry and give birth to their son, Philip Kiriakis (via Soaps in Depth).

In their later years, Vivian and Kate still went toe to toe on multiple occasions. At one point Vivian shot Kate and buried her alive in a grave at the DiMera mansion. Kate narrowly survived the incident but was attacked by Vivian again at the hospital. After falling into a coma, she was saved by Dr. Rolf (via Soap Dirt). Kate retaliated by shooting and killing Vivian (via Soaps), who was later also brought back to life by Dr. Rolf.

Through the years, Vivian has pulled off many dangerous plots, but she hasn’t been alone. The character may have plenty of enemies, but she also has one true friend that’s always been by her side, Ivan Marais (Ivan G’Vera).