Burnett soon landed an agent and manager, and then her first audition with DAYS OF OUR LIVES. She was speedily cast in the role of Melanie Leyton, Max’s long-lost sister.

Upon joining the cast in 2011, San Martin's Dario went from butting heads with Molly Burnett's Melanie to falling for her. Less than a year later, however, the character would be written off ...

One of those was Detective Grace Muncy, played by Molly Burnett, who joined in season 24. Muncy was an important addition to Benson’s team, bringing experience from the Bronx gang unit.