Ashley and Andre’s romance on Beyond the Gates has been one of the most talked-about storylines lately. Their recent trip to Paris had fans swooning, but there was something extra special about those scenes, something that meant the world to the actress behind Ashley, Jen Jacob.
Ashley + Andre’s Paris Scenes Meant More
The Paris trip wasn’t just a big deal for Ashley and Andre, it also came at a very emotional time for Jen in real life. She had just returned from helping her grandparents move into assisted living. As part of that big transition, her grandmother passed down a necklace she’d worn throughout Jen’s childhood.
Jen said she didn’t want to take it at first, she kept telling her grandma to hold onto it for as long as she could. But her grandmother insisted. She told Jen she wanted to see her enjoy it while she was still around. So when it came time to film those romantic scenes in Paris, Jen wore her grandmother’s necklace.
Beyond the Gates: A Tribute with a Lot of Heart
Jen later shared the story on Instagram, and it’s honestly one of the most touching behind-the-scenes stories we’ve heard in a while. She explained how meaningful it was to wear the necklace on set, especially because her grandmother is a huge Beyond the Gates fan. She said her grandma watches the show religiously but hasn’t picked a favorite guy for Ashley yet, she just calls herself “Team Ashley.”
And with the show’s costume designer Jeresa Featherstone’s blessing, Jen made sure Ashley wore that necklace in a key moment dedicated to her grandmother. Fans absolutely loved it. One said it was such a sweet thing to do and called Jen kind and thoughtful. Another said her grandma must be bursting with pride watching her on TV every week.
Soap fans love when real life and storylines come together in subtle, meaningful ways. This was one of them. Stay tuned to Soap Opera Daily for more stories from behind the scenes of Beyond the Gates and all your favourite soaps.