Mary Beth Evans Age, Height, Weight, Boyfriend, Net Worth 2026
Mary Beth Evans is an American television actress best known for her long-running role as Kayla Brady on the NBC daytime soap opera Days of Our Lives. She is also recognized for roles on General Hospital, As the World Turns, and the digital series The Bay.
Mary Beth Evans was born on March 7, 1961, in Pasadena, California. She is 65 years old. She grew up in Orange County, California. She is American. Her zodiac sign is Pisces.
Mary Beth Evans began her professional career in the early 1980s with guest roles on shows such as Knight Rider, Remington Steele, and Murder, She Wrote. She appeared in the films Toy Soldiers and Lovelines (both 1984) and had a role on the soap Rituals.
Her breakthrough came in 1986 when she was cast as Kayla Brady on Days of Our Lives. Paired with Stephen Nichols as Steve “Patch” Johnson, the couple became one of daytime’s most popular supercouples. She played Kayla from 1986–1992, returned 2006–2009, and has been on the show continuously since 2010.
Between Days stints she played the villainous Katherine Bell on General Hospital and Port Charles (1993–1999) and Sierra Estaban (later Montgomery) on As the World Turns (2000–2005, with later returns). She has also appeared in primetime series including Chasing Life, Criminal Minds, Law & Order: SVU, and Body of Proof.
Evans co-created and produces the digital drama The Bay, in which she also stars as Sara Garrett. She has won multiple Daytime Emmy Awards for both acting and producing, including Outstanding Lead Actress and awards for The Bay.
Mary Beth Evans Husband
Mary Beth Evans married cosmetic surgeon Dr. Michael Schwartz on November 3, 1985. They have three children: Daniel Luke (born 1987), Katherine Elizabeth (born 1990), and Matthew Joseph (born 1993).
She is a volunteer Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) for children in foster care. She has also pursued entrepreneurial projects, including Mary Beth’s Apple Pie Company (launched 2005) and a lifestyle blog called Plank.
Physical Appearance
Height
5′ 4″ (1.63 m)
Hair Color
Blonde / light brown (varies)
Eye Color
Not widely specified
Body Type
Slim
Mary Beth Evans Net Worth
Mary Beth Evans’ net worth is estimated at approximately $10 million. Her income comes from decades of work on major daytime soaps, Emmy-winning producing credits on The Bay, guest appearances, and business ventures. Figures are estimates based on publicly available information.
Social Media Presence
She maintains an active presence on Instagram (@marybeth.evans), where she shares updates about Days of Our Lives, family, and personal interests. She has also written lifestyle content and engaged with fans through blogs and interviews.
