This has been a memorable year for Martha Madison.

She got married to restaurateur AJ Gilbert and has received critical acclaim for her performance as Belle in the wake of John's death.

These days, Madison's character is involved in a complicated love triangle with Shawn (Brandon Beemer) and Philip (Jay Kenneth Johnson). But here are five fun facts about the star herself:

• Her birth name is Martha Anne Butterworth.

• The rabbi at her wedding was a former actor who had a small role on Days of Our Loves.

• She's the Celebrity Ambassador/Spokesperson for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society.

• She was a major Days of Our Lives fan prior to joining the show.

• She graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from Texas A&M University.