Molly Burnett Bio
Name: Molly Burnett
Character Name: Melanie Layton
Birthplace: Littleton, Colorado
Birthdate: April 23, 1988
Career Highlights in Soaps: This marks Molly’s first venture into the world of daytime.
Claim to fame: Previous to her arrival in Salem, Burnett appeared on the TV show, “Life”.
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Photo Credit: Soaps.com
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Comment added October 21st, 2008 at 11:24 am
I have been a fan of DAYS since Maggie and her red shoes, and watch as often as I can. This chic is so “ON” all the time that her portrayal of Melanie is ruined by her lack of any subtle talent.She preens and pouts her way through scenes-always aware of the camera angle and how she appears. Her voice is cloying, annoying and whiny, and what little ability she may have as an actor is overshadowed by the fact that she can not get out of her own way.
LOSE HER.
I dislike her even more that Chelsea if that is possible. TWO unnatural folks if ever there were.
Comment added October 24th, 2008 at 3:07 pm
Please color her hair!!!!and tell her to keep those eyes from rolling around the room aqs she speaks
Comment added October 24th, 2008 at 11:49 pm
get rid of her!!!
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Comment added November 5th, 2008 at 12:51 pm
This girl’s acting is so predictable. She is always “on.” I’m tired of the right hand to her hair all the time and affected flirting. Please end this.
Comment added November 7th, 2008 at 2:11 am
melanie is an incredible actress and so gorgeous. Hate on her all you want but shes getting paid ——–
Removed most of your post. We don’t allow poster bashing.
Comment added November 7th, 2008 at 6:48 am
don’t allow poster bashing? how about actor bashing. that girl does an amazing job but everyone hates her because she’s new…. oh i’m so SORRY fans, i didn’t know you didn’t want any humor or fun on the show… you’re right… lets just keep it to people crying about things ALL DAY LONG… please by all means get ride of the ONE character that brings any fun to the show! we need a bad girl guys COME ON
We’ve been editing their posts as well. There is a way to get your point across without name calling. That’s what we’re looking for!
Comment added November 7th, 2008 at 2:00 pm
Ouch! Some of these posts are so mean!! Honestly, I find the actress adorable and fun to watch. I love how she is shaking up Salem! (Perhaps some of you have forgotten there’s a real person behind the acting). Please - keep her on DOOL! She brings spice to the show. Melanie is pretty but tough, needing to make her way in the world alone. I think the actress is getting this point across beautifully! Let’s show some support!
Comment added November 8th, 2008 at 11:01 pm
I got so much swag…yes!!!!!
Comment added November 11th, 2008 at 4:03 pm
I love Molly Burnett’s acting - so there!!
Comment added November 14th, 2008 at 7:41 pm
Melanie is the only reason me, and everybody i know watch days..she makes the show better and if she ever got let go everybody I know would never watch it. Face it Days, Melanie is your only good actor.
Comment added November 18th, 2008 at 10:43 am
Oh my gosh!!! I so agree with Helen L. She described her exactly the way I did when I was talking with somebody about her. Wow something is really wrong with that than.
Comment added December 13th, 2008 at 3:46 pm
Who are Molly Burnett’s parents? She is the spitting image of the mom from the movie “Home Alone”.
Comment added December 17th, 2008 at 6:38 pm
i am a loser, forget what i said about me having swag.
Comment added December 17th, 2008 at 6:40 pm
i absouletley hate that child (in the show) but seriously the next time she puts her hand to her hair and intervenes in everyones life.. jeez! what a b****
Comment added December 17th, 2008 at 10:44 pm
I hope that Molly Burnett reads this not to hurt her feeling but i agree with Suzanne this girl needs a new acting coach every scene is the same the hand going up to her temple drawing attention to her face girl were watching days we see you already o.k. and rolling your eyes at everyone is annoying just be natural and stop trying to act like an actress dont try and hit the mark be yourself.
Comment added December 20th, 2008 at 10:51 am
I Love Molly!! She is unique and captivating-she has brought mystery and intrigue to Days through her phenomenal acting and unique personality. I wonder if the negative feedback could be the expression of hidden jealousy? P.S. I love the hair-best color and style on days!!!Liza
Comment added December 25th, 2008 at 8:05 pm
she is a wonderful actor um i just wanted to know her hair color
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Comment added January 6th, 2009 at 9:51 am
she’s annoying and always acts and walks like she’s drunk. lose her quickly!
Comment added January 16th, 2009 at 1:58 am
Needs to lose her cutzie attitude! She certainly is a looker. There is something about the shape of her mouth makes you think she must be related to another star
Comment added January 23rd, 2009 at 4:06 pm
When i first saw her on Days, i thought to myself that she looks like a young Denise Richards. I think she could be the next big thing in the future.
Comment added January 25th, 2009 at 4:36 pm
I really thought she was the actress from \The Notebook\ until I looked up both their names. Rachel McAdams is the other actress but they look so much alike! They say everyone has a double!
Comment added January 25th, 2009 at 4:38 pm
I really thought she was the actress from “The Notebook” until I looked up both their names. Rachel McAdams is the other actress but they look so much alike! They say everyone has a double! Freaky!
Comment added January 27th, 2009 at 5:44 pm
She got on my nerves at first, but then that’s exactly what she’s SUPPOSE TO DO! she’s playing a bratty, stuck up, selfish, twit, who thinks it’s “all about HER”…so DUH she’d act that way.
i find the haters a bit ridiculous. I’m sure many of you have corks when you speak to others, hand guestures and such that you repeat over and over.
everyone does. get over it. she’s done a great job of being the annoying brat they hired her to be.
Comment added February 7th, 2009 at 10:49 pm
Everybody loves melanie that i know so shut the fu** up u dig?!!!
Comment added February 8th, 2009 at 11:29 am
Definitely!! Molly Burnett is doing a great job on DOOL or you all wouldn’t be soooo annoyed with the character of Melanie! Props to the actress for getting everyone SO WORKED UP!!!!
Comment added March 5th, 2009 at 12:20 pm
How can you not like her Character!!!???? She is genuinely caring one minute and then she is a lethal bitch. She is definitely a change up for the show. I hope she stays on Days. You go girl!!!!
Comment added March 10th, 2009 at 11:42 am
I would like to know if Molly is related to Carol Burnett
Comment added March 12th, 2009 at 4:03 am
Do not blame the actress. She is playing the role the writers gave her. I think the character is horrible and actually tune out during any scene Melanie is in. I think the writers could make the character more mature and strong instead of stupid and annoying.
Comment added March 26th, 2009 at 2:30 pm
I love Molly as Melanie Layton. I wish I could see her in more scenes. I love her mannerisms. I love everything she does. She is a joy to watch. Don’t change a thing, Molly.
Comment added April 20th, 2009 at 2:40 pm
Molly’s role in Dool is supposed to be that of a young naieve girl learning the ways of the world through the school of hard knocks.
She is portraying her character as a typical young know it all know nothing late teen/early twenty something girl. She’s doing her job well if she’s getting under your skin, irritating you with her stupid ways and always screwing up. It’s called acting and if you ask me Molly’s dead on with her role as the dumb whitted Melanie. I’d love to see her develop her character and a nice little love life with Brady, let him teach her to make something of herself. I like the two of them together and the kiss they shared was pretty intense for him “not wanting her”. Bravo Molly you keep up the good work.
Comment added May 9th, 2009 at 2:40 am
I think Melanie is great! She’s got to be the funniest one on the whole show. Her mannerisms are dead on and hilarious! She’s a brat and manipulative, and you love to hate her!!!
Comment added June 12th, 2009 at 2:36 pm
Let’s face it she can act!! And she does have to follow the producer and director’s, follow script, and I think she is following to a tee what they want,
if her card’s go right she will develope on the show and become a
even greater actress. Let’s also face the fact that every actor on the show each portay’s the personality they have been assigned
and some of them not so well, but she on the other hand give’s the show the boost it need’s
Comment added July 17th, 2009 at 3:34 pm
For Helen L
i don’t know where some of you ‘would be acting/critic experts’ get off but you wouldn’t recognize acting talent if it smacked you in face? Molly is probably one of the BEST actor s I have seen in a long long time and I CAN speak from experience AND knowledge . That girl will be going great places in the business !!
Comment added July 29th, 2009 at 1:21 pm
I think this young lady (Molly Burnett) as young as she is - is a promising actress - her facial expressions and constant changes of her voice I find unusual.
I was wondering if she could be connected to Bonnie Franklin of “One-Day-at-a-time” fame. There seems to be a strong resemblance.
Comment added July 29th, 2009 at 1:23 pm
just noticed it - the website that is.
Good way to voice comments re. soaps.
Comment added August 25th, 2009 at 10:31 am
I love Molly. I don’t miss a second of her scenes - no fast forwarding through her scenes. She is a breath of fresh air. I would love to see more scenes with her in them. She’s adorable!
Comment added September 16th, 2009 at 8:20 pm
I love Melanie. She is fun to watch and I love her heart, now that she’s been in a more nurturing environment. Miss Molly is a delight. I can’t wait to see what she’ll be up to next. She also has a great smile. (I wear braces, so am hoping my smile comes somewhat close when I’m through with them. Ha, ha.)
Comment added October 5th, 2009 at 10:46 am
Molly is adorable. I love the way her character is evolving and quite frankly I think she seems more “natural” than any of the actors. Her hair is beautiful and rolling her eyes, hand to the hair, etc. is just part of her personality. I agree…a love interest with Brady is perfect. Keep up the good work, Molly!
Comment added October 6th, 2009 at 8:14 pm
Molly is a very talented young lady and I enjoy watching her. Kepp up the good work and ignore all the negitivity people write.
Comment added October 11th, 2009 at 2:42 am
I think Melanie is great! I am a grandmother. I enjoy watching her so much. Every time Melanie is on, she puts a big smile on my face. I like her acting, and I like the eye rolling. Give her a chance, she will be with Days for a long time. Lets see, will she be with Philip or the young Dr. Horton? We need to keep her on the show, she brings us humor, thats what we need today.
Comment added October 11th, 2009 at 4:19 pm
I think Molly Burnett has that special spunk that makes the stars last. She is really cute and she reminded me of the mother on two and half men. She, too is very cute. She could be mollys grandmother, she belongs on that show. Her looks are very cute. Sue T.
Comment added October 16th, 2009 at 5:43 am
I have been watching soaps since 1970, and there have been few, if any, actors that can hold a candle to Molly Burnett! The girl is a natural. Her energy never wavers. Her smile never looks forced - and I love that unique laugh of hers! The show hit the jackpot in finding her.
I don’t understand these people who complain about her; my guess it that they are all jealous teens. I love the scenes she is in because she is such a refreshing thespian - never boring. I hope she gets nominated for an Emmy - and wins! She’s better than most A List celebrities (and no, I don’t have a vested interest, I’m just a Days afficionado who knows star talent when she sees it).