Life may be full of chaos for Johnny DiMera on Days of Our Lives, but his real-life counterpart Carson Boatman is living a very different story — one filled with fresh paint, new beginnings, and family milestones.
While Johnny has been dodging bullets, family drama, and a never-ending cycle of Salem chaos, Boatman has been quietly building something far more permanent with his wife, Julana. The couple just revealed to fans that they’ve officially taken the plunge into homeownership.
“Welcome Home”
On Instagram, the Boatmans shared their joy with a playful video showing them painting a massive “Welcome Home” on the wall of their new place, complete with a big heart. Alongside the clip, Carson and Julana wrote:
“We did it!! Officially moving into our next phase of life, homeownership! We are beyond excited to have some dirt that we can call our own, a place for Ava to grow up and a new backdrop to the memories we will make (and yes, we are tired of painting haha).”
Fans immediately flooded the comments with love and support, dropping everything from sentimental messages about “home being a blessing” to pure excitement like, “Yayayyaya! So happy for you guys! Congratulations!!”
Salem Sends Its Love
It wasn’t just fans who celebrated the news. Carson’s Days family made sure to join the housewarming party from afar. Emily O’Brien (Gwen) reminded them the painting headaches would be worth it. Brandon Barash (Stefan) and his wife Isa sent their love and congratulations. Raven Bowens, who plays Johnny’s on-screen wife Chanel, practically screamed in excitement with a big “Yesssssss!!!!!” And Tamara Braun (Ava) kept things short and sweet with a simple “Congrats beauties!”
Eric Martsolf (Brady) — Boatman’s bandmate in their side project Day Players — chimed in with his own enthusiastic round of applause, while fans from across the globe, including Sydney, Australia, sent their good wishes.
From Salem Drama to Real-Life Domestic Bliss
For Carson Boatman, this moment marks more than just getting the keys to a new place. It’s about building a future with Julana and their daughter, Ava, away from the madness of Salem storylines. No evil twins, no wrongful arrests, no DiMera family feuds — just a family carving out a space of their own.
And judging by the walls already covered in love (and paint), this new chapter looks a whole lot brighter than Johnny DiMera’s ever does.
