Introduced by then head writer Margaret De Priest, Sami has been portrayed by Sweeney since January 22, 1993.
Originally characterized as the iron-willed daughter of Dr.
Marlena Evans, Sami was transformed by writer James E.
Of the pairing, Sweeney said "their past is such a deep relationship and ultimately a friendship and a trust that they have with each other." This led to a sham wedding between EJ and Sami, in exchange for the Di Meras ending the fifty-year family feud between the Brady family.