Chandler Massey

reference Chandler Massey grew up in Atlanta, Georgia—yep, smack dab in the South—alongside his two younger siblings, with a dad who was literally the Secretary of State (Lewis Massey, politics in the bloodline!) and a mom named Amy. Chandler hit the books and the stage at Norcross High, graduating in 2009, but honestly, he was all about the drama club and school plays. The acting bug bit hard. So, not wasting any time, he packed his bags for Los Angeles that same year to chase the Hollywood dream at UCLA. Barely settled into college life, Chandler went out for an audition on a whim and, boom, landed the role of Will Horton on Days of Our Lives. Not just any part—this was a big deal. During his first four years, the guy racked up four Daytime Emmy nominations and snagged three wins for Outstanding Younger Actor. And get this: he made history as the first actor to win for playing a gay character. That’s not just talent, that’s a moment. He eventually decided to step away from Days in 2013, hitting pause to finish up his studies at UCLA and dip his toes into indie films. But you know how life goes—he couldn’t stay away forever. Chandler made a comeback as Will Horton in 2017, earning another Emmy nod. By 2018, he had a UCLA diploma in hand. These days, he’s still out in LA, probably dodging traffic and plotting his next big move.