Alex had a small role on the NBC soap opera
Days of Our Lives in 1972. She then moved to New York, where she was an understudy for Broadway productions of
Deathtrap and
Agnes of God. Alex replaced the leads and joined national tours of both productions. She also played the title role in a production of
Driving Miss Daisy in New Jersey. In 1992, Sheila crossed over to
The Bold and the Beautiful and Molly eventually joined her, with Alex making recurring appearances. Alex has continued to appear on
The Young and the Restless, most recently in 2020. Alex guest starred on
Sex and the City in 2000. She appeared in the film
Deep Blood (also titled
Homecoming) in 2005. Her most recent role was in the 2011 film
Paranormal Activity 3. == Personal life ==