Days of Our Lives' Belle Black Becomes Salem District Attorney

Martha Madison, who plays Belle Black on Days of Our Lives, recently discussed her character's significant appointment as Salem's District Attorney, a role that both excited and initially worried her. Madison revealed Belle's hesitation stemmed from the permanent move to Salem and concerns about upsetting existing power dynamics, particularly with characters like EJ. The role fulfilled a childhood dream for Madison, who has long wanted to portray a lawyer. Madison draws inspiration from female prosecutors in Law & Order: SVU, aiming to portray Belle as intelligent, strategic, and likable while still being intimidating. She emphasized that Belle's approach is more about strategy and subtle power rather than aggression, making her a compelling and complex character. Ultimately, Madison is pleased with the dramatic potential the DA role brings to the show and enjoys embracing the legal aspects of the character.