Davidson was nominated for a Daytime Emmy in the category of Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series in 2003. She was also nominated for a Soap Opera Award for Favorite Return in 1999.

In 1998, she made daytime television history for portraying five characters at one time on "Days of Our Lives," and was honored with a Daytime Emmy nomination for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series for her performances. She previously portrayed Kelly Capwell on the daytime drama "Santa Barbara." Davidson also starred in the primetime television series "Broken Badges" and the telefilm "Sharing Richard" with Ed Marinaro.

Her feature film credits include starring roles in "Eternity" with Jon Voight and Armand Asssante, "Easy Wheels" with Paul Le Mat, and the horror film cult favorite "House on Sorority Row."

She wrote her first novel "Death in Daytime," which debuted in November, 2008. Her second novel, "Dial Emmy for Murder," was released in June, 2009, and her third novel, "Diva Las Vegas," will be released in July, 2010.

Davidson is also the spokesperson for the "Nubrilliance" microdermabrasion system and has also been the spokesperson for the renowned skincare product Prevage from Elizabeth Arden and Allergan.

A Southern California native, she lives in Los Angeles with her husband, Vincent Van Patten; her son, Jesse; and two stepsons, Duke and Vinny. When Davidson is not working, she surfs, snow skis, scuba dives, plays piano, paints and enjoys writing.