Ashley Morgan has been at the centre of plenty of drama on Beyond the Gates, juggling her demanding role as a nurse at Garland Memorial Hospital while becoming tangled in a messy love triangle with Andre Richardson and Derek Baldwin.
But now, the actress behind the character, Jen Jacob, has opened up about something far more personal, an off-screen moment tied directly to her journey on the soap. And it’s a revelation that has left fans eager to see exactly what she shared.
The Casting Days That Built Fairmont Crest
When CBS first announced Beyond the Gates, the network spent months pulling together the ensemble cast that would carry the drama of Fairmont Crest. Each new casting reveal generated buzz, as viewers speculated about which fresh faces would join the soap’s core families and hospital staff.
During that period, Jen Jacob became one of the actors stepping into daytime for the first time. Known previously for smaller roles, she landed a part that soon turned her into a fan-favourite.
Looking back now, it’s hard to imagine Garland Memorial Hospital without the presence of nurse Ashley Morgan. Fans have followed Ashley through professional challenges and romantic turbulence, and Jacob’s performance has been central to making the character resonate.
While Ashley’s storyline continues to evolve, Jacob has now given her followers a glimpse into the exact moment her own journey with the soap began.
Jen Jacob Shares Her Casting Moment
This week, Jacob marked a milestone by posting a video on Instagram of the moment she learned she had been cast in Beyond the Gates. The clip, filmed by her family, showed her receiving the phone call that confirmed she would be playing Ashley Morgan.
She wrote in her caption that she could hardly believe it had already been a year since the call that changed her life. She noted that she had been on the line with producers Matty Redmond, Pakeeeow, and Cory Wang when she heard the news.
Her fellow cast members quickly joined in the celebration. Krystina Bailey Brawer, who also plays a nurse on the soap, commented with a cheerful, “I know that’s right,” followed by applause emojis. Fans filled the post with messages too, one writing that Jacob had given aspiring actors hope to keep pursuing their dreams, another celebrating the victories of the past year, and a third saying they were just glad she was part of the show.
Beyond The Gates: Ashley Morgan’s Storyline and Where to Watch
On-screen, Jacob plays nurse Ashley Morgan at Garland Memorial Hospital. Her character has found herself caught in a love triangle involving playboy Andre Richardson, played by Sean Freeman, and firefighter Derek Baldwin, portrayed by Ben Gavin. The entanglement has made Ashley a central figure in several of the show’s juiciest plots, ensuring Jacob remains front and centre in Fairmont Crest’s ongoing drama.
Jacob’s shared video is more than just a fun behind-the-scenes peek, things can shift in a performer’s life. In one year, she has gone from taking a life-changing phone call to becoming a recognised daytime star with a growing fan base.
As Beyond the Gates moves forward, Ashley Morgan’s fate promises more twists, and Jacob’s fans are eager to see how she continues to grow into the role. For now, the anniversary post has become a point of celebration, both for Jacob and the supporters who have followed her since her first appearance. Stay tuned to Soap Opera Daily for all the latest Beyond the Gates updates and more daytime drama news.