They may have only been wed for six years but Home And Away‘s John and Marilyn were one of the show’s most iconic, stable couples.
When you really think about it, six years is a pretty good run for a Summer Bay romance.
Any hope of reconciliation between the couple, however, has been quashed by eager newcomer Susie, played by Bridie Carter.
Marilyn and John wed in 2014.
(Channel Seven)It would be easy to assume that with a gorgeous new woman showing her ex a lot of attention, Marilyn would be green with envy or at the least a little hurt.
But, chatting exclusively with Emily Symons, the actress reveals Marilyn is anything but.
“She was astonished… where did John find this fancy girlfriend?” Emily says of her character’s first impression of Susie.
Susie’s got her eye on John.
That, however, is about the end of it. Green-eyed monster, eat your heart out.
“There is so much excitement in the Bay, that Marilyn eventually isn’t too bothered about John and his new love interest.
“I think for Marilyn everything is balancing out and she is finding her way.”
There’s definitely no love lost between Emily and Bridie who immediately struck up a beautiful friendship on set.
“Bridie is so amazing and very professional. She is a mum and she travels back and forth from Northern NSW every weekend to see them,” Emily says with glaring adoration.
“Even though she has so much on her plate she does everything with grace.”
Emily says Marilyn will be focusing on her friendships.
(Instagram)The 51-year-old admits a very different Summer Bay romance has her much more intrigued, and frankly we don’t blame her.
“I am fascinated to see what happens between Ziggy and Tane, will it work out?” she teases.
As for what 2021 holds for her alter ego, Emily reveals: “We will see Marilyn as a support system for her friends Roo and Mr. Stewart.
“Marilyn also gets involved with some fun things with Ryder and the other young cast.”
