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47th Annual Daytime Emmy Nominations Announced: GH Scores Most Nods, DAYS Follows
The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS) announced today the nominees for the 47th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards, which will be presented in a two-hour special on Friday, June 26 (8:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.
Awards will be presented in leading categories during the telecast, with recipients and other special guests appearing from home in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. Additional categories will be announced simultaneously on Twitter (@DaytimeEmmys), and others will be presented in a separate ceremony in July.
The awards are presented to individuals and programs broadcast between 2:00 am and 6:00 pm, as well as certain categories of digital and syndicated programming of similar content and that originally premiered in calendar-year 2019.
Show to show, and leading all daytime programming: General Hospital received the most nominations overall with 23, followed by Days of our Lives with 22. The Young and the Restless was next with 21, followed by The Bold and the Beautiful with 13. They were followed by the digital drama series, EastSiders and Studio City who scored 8 nominations, along with The View, Ghostwriter and Sesame Street.
Now below are the nominees in all the daytime and digital drama categories and congratulation to all of the nominees. Here we go, and the nominees are ….
OUTSTANDING DRAMA SERIES
The Bold and the Beautiful CBS
Days of Our Lives NBC
General Hospital ABC
The Young and the Restless CBS
Photo: JPI
OUTSTANDING DIGITAL DRAMA SERIES
After Forever Amazon Prime Video
The Bay The Series Amazon Prime Video
DARK/WEB Amazon Prime Video
Eastsiders Netflix
Studio City Amazon Prime Video
Photo: ABC
OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE BY A LEAD ACTRESS IN A DRAMA SERIES
Finola Hughes as Anna Devane General Hospital ABC
Katherine Kelly Lang as Brooke Logan The Bold and the Beautiful CBS
Heather Tom as Katie Logan The Bold and the Beautiful CBS
Maura West as Ava Jerome General Hospital ABC
Arianne Zucker as Nicole Walker Days of Our Lives NBC
OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE BY A LEAD ACTRESS IN A DIGITAL DRAMA SERIES
Rowin Amone as Ester Issa Rae Presents King Ester YouTube.com
Mary Beth Evans as Sara Garrett The Bay The Series Amazon Prime Video
Jade Harlow as Lianna Ramos The Bay The Series Amazon Prime Video
Cady Huffman as Lisa After Forever Amazon Prime Video
Shanti Lowry as Yolanda Rodriguez Bronx SIU UMC / Amazon Prime Video
OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE BY A LEAD ACTOR IN A DRAMA SERIES
Steve Burton as Jason Morgan General Hospital ABC
Thorsten Kaye as Ridge Forrester The Bold and the Beautiful CBS
Jon Lindstrom as Kevin Collins/Ryan Chamberlain General Hospital ABC
Thaao Penghlis as Tony DiMera Days of Our Lives NBC
Jason Thompson as Billy Abbott The Young and the Restless CBS
Photo: JPI
OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE BY A LEAD ACTOR IN A DIGITAL DRAMA SERIES
Kristos Andrews as Pete Garrett The Bay The Series Amazon Prime Video
Alex Hurt as Adam The Rehearsal rehearsalseries.com
Brad James as Cameran Jr. A House Divided UMC / Amazon Prime Video
Sean Kanan as Sam Stevens Studio City Amazon Prime Video
Brian White as Jimmy Blue Bronx SIU UMC / Amazon Prime Video
Photo: JPI
OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE BY A SUPPORTING ACTRESS IN A DRAMA SERIES
Tamara Braun as Dr Kim Nero General Hospital ABC
Rebecca Budig as Hayden Barnes General Hospital ABC
Susan Seaforth Hayes as Julie Williams Days of Our Lives NBC
Christel Khalil as Lily Winters The Young and the Restless CBS
Annika Noelle as Hope Logan The Bold and the Beautiful CBS
OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE BY A SUPPORTING ACTRESS IN A DIGITAL DRAMA SERIES
Tina Benko as Helen The Rehearsal rehearsalseries.com
Veanne Cox as Lenora Indoor Boys vimeo.com
Patrika Darbo as Violet Studio City Amazon Prime Video
Carolyn Hennesy as Gloria Studio City Amazon Prime Video
Janet Hubert as Mignon Issa Rae Presents King Ester YouTube.com
Photo: IMDB
OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE BY A SUPPORTING ACTOR IN A DRAMA SERIES
Mark Grossman as Adam Newman The Young and the Restless CBS
Bryton James as Devon Hamilton The Young and the Restless CBS
Wally Kurth as Justin Kiriakis Days of Our Lives NBC
Chandler Massey as Will Horton Days of Our Lives NBC
James Patrick Stuart as Valentin Cassadine General Hospital ABC
Paul Telfer as Xander Kiriakis Days of Our Lives NBC
OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE BY A SUPPORTING ACTOR IN A DIGITAL DRAMA SERIES
Willam Belli as Douglas / Gomorrah Ray Eastsiders Netflix
Leith M. Burke as Derrick Eastsiders Netflix
Tristan Rogers as Doc Studio City Amazon Prime Video
Lenny Wolpe as Carl After Forever Amazon Prime Video
Gregory Zarian as Nate Venice the Series vimeo.com
Photo: ABC
OUTSTANDING YOUNG PERFORMER IN A DRAMA SERIES
Sasha Calle as Lola Rosales The Young and the Restless CBS
Olivia Rose Keegan as Claire Brady Days of Our Lives NBC
Katelyn MacMullen as Willow Tait General Hospital ABC
Eden McCoy as Josslyn Jacks General Hospital ABC
Thia Megia as Haley Chen Days of Our Lives NBC
Photo: JPI
OUTSTANDING GUEST PERFORMER IN A DRAMA SERIES
Elissa Kapneck as Sasha The Young and the Restless CBS
Michael Knight as Martin Grey General Hospital ABC
Eva LaRue as Celeste Rosales The Young and the Restless CBS
Jeffrey Vincent Parise as Simon Black The Young and the Restless CBS
Chrishell Stause as Jordan Ridgeway Days of Our Lives NBC
Photo: JPI
OUTSTANDING GUEST PERFORMER IN A DIGITAL DRAMA SERIES
Rene Heger as Zack Sullivan DARK/WEB Amazon Prime Video
Mary Beth Peil as Helen After Forever Amazon Prime Video
Scott Turner Schofield as Max Studio City Amazon Prime Video
Lin Shaye as Diane Eastsiders Netflix
Graham Sibley as Zack DARK/WEB Amazon Prime Video
OUTSTANDING WRITING TEAM FOR A DRAMA SERIES
The Bold and the Beautiful CBS
Days of Our Lives NBC
General Hospital ABC
The Young and the Restless CBS
Photo: JPI
OUTSTANDING WRITING TEAM FOR A DIGITAL DRAMA SERIES
After Forever Amazon Prime Video
The Bay The Series Amazon Prime Video
Eastsiders Netflix
Issa Rae Presents King Ester YouTube.com
Studio City Amazon Prime Video
OUTSTANDING DIRECTING TEAM FOR A DRAMA SERIES
The Bold and the Beautiful CBS
Days of Our Lives NBC
General Hospital ABC
The Young and the Restless CBS
Photo: JPI
OUTSTANDING DIRECTING TEAM FOR A DIGITAL DRAMA SERIES
The Bay The Series Amazon Prime Video
Bronx SIU UMC / Amazon Prime Video
DARK/WEB Amazon Prime Video
Issa Rae Presents King Ester YouTube.com
Studio City Amazon Prime Video
OUTSTANDING MUSIC DIRECTION AND COMPOSITION FOR A DRAMA OR DIGITAL DRAMA SERIES
DARK/WEB Amazon Prime Video
Days of Our Lives NBC
Pillow Talk YouTube.com
The Young and the Restless CBS
Photo: JPI
OUTSTANDING MAKEUP FOR A DRAMA SERIES
Days of Our Lives NBC
General Hospital ABC
The Young and the Restless CBS
OUTSTANDING COSTUME DESIGN FOR A DRAMA OR DIGITAL DRAMA SERIES
The Bay The Series Amazon Prime Video
The Bold and the Beautiful CBS
Eastsiders Netflix
General Hospital ABC
The Young and the Restless CBS
Photo: JPI
OUTSTANDING HAIRSTYLING FOR A DRAMA SERIES
Days of Our Lives NBC
General Hospital ABC
The Young and the Restless CBS
OUTSTANDING TECHNICAL TEAM FOR A DRAMA SERIES
The Bold and the Beautiful CBS
Days of Our Lives NBC
General Hospital ABC
The Young and the Restless CBS
OUTSTANDING MULTIPLE CAMERA EDITING FOR A DRAMA OR DIGITAL DRAMA SERIES
The Bold and the Beautiful CBS
Days of Our Lives NBC
General Hospital ABC
The Young and the Restless CBS
Photo: JPI
OUTSTANDING LIVE AND DIRECT TO TAPE SOUND MIXING FOR A DRAMA SERIES
The Bold and the Beautiful CBS
Days of Our Lives NBC
General Hospital ABC
The Young and the Restless CBS
OUTSTANDING ARTDIRECTION/SETDECORATION/SCENIC DESIGN FOR A DRAMA OR DIGITAL DRAMA SERIES
After Forever Amazon Prime Video
Days of Our Lives NBC
General Hospital ABC
The Young and the Restless CBS
OUTSTANDING LIGHTING DIRECTION FOR A DRAMA OR DIGITAL DRAMA SERIES
The Bold and the Beautiful CBS
DARK/WEB Amazon Prime Video
Days of Our Lives NBC
General Hospital ABC
The Young and the Restless CBS
Photo: JPI
OUTSTANDING CASTING FOR A DRAMA OR DIGITAL DRAMA SERIES
The Bold and the Beautiful CBS
Days of Our Lives NBC
Eastsiders Netflix
General Hospital ABC
The Young and the Restless CBS
OUTSTANDING ORIGINAL SONG
“The Bad Guys?” Brainwashed By Toons funnyordie.com
“Everything Changed” The Feels YouTube.com
“North Star” General Hospital ABC
“A Holiday Carol – The Holidays Are Here”
93rd Annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade NBC
“Hooray Hooray, We’re On Our Way”
93rd Annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade NBC
Photo: ABC
OUTSTANDING SPECIAL CLASS SPECIAL
93rd Annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day NBC
Hate Among Us Popstar TV
Sesame Street’s 50th Anniversary Celebration HBO
This Old House: 40th Anniversary Special PBS
The Young and the Restless: Kristoff St. John Tribute CBS
OUTSTANDING DAYTIME PROMOTIONAL ANNOUNCEMENT –TOPICAL
Days of Our Lives “Flash Forward” NBC
Dr. Phil “Rodney Reed” SYNDICATED Jeopardy!
“Jeopardy! All Star Games” SYNDICATED
Nick Jr Paw Patrol Ready, Race, Rescue: Trailer Nickelodeon
Spirit Riding Free: Spirit of Christmas
“Launch” Netflix The Star Wars Show
“Stars Wars Animals: The Trench Run” YouTube.com
The full list of nominees in all categories is available at https://theemmys.tv/daytime
So, who are you thrilled to see nominated from your favorite daytime and digital dramas? Who do you think is MIA? Share your thoughts via the comment section below.
Well, Best Soap nomination?-id pick those same four for this category-lol…Steve Burton nominated?-i did not know Sonny’s shadow could be nominated-lol
You slay us !
FUN’ny
Steve Burton less ?
he walks back IN … with an emmy from Genoa City… gets nominated twice.. back in the lead
hot off the trail loss ?
his eyes do not steal the show… the stoic prose; eyes ahead of him
SWOON easy at less stock.. come on market value still their?
let Steve Burton loose.. we audience get him
we lose
Some interesting noms. Some I wouldn’t have included and some I would include are not. Well, good luck to all.
Speaking to the acting nominees related to GH:
Lead Actor
How is Steve Burton in this category when Jason plays a supporting role to Sonny, to Carly, to Michael and even Sam! Does rescuing Sam for the umpteenth time deserve a nomination?
If the nomination period is for calendar year 2019, then Jon Lindstrom was lead for the first few months, but definitely supporting once Ryan was tucked away in Pentonville. He should have beaten Maurice last year in this category. If Jason Thompson doesn’t win, Lindstrom should.
Lead Actress
The consensus was Maura would walk away with this award last year, but did not win. Her scenes in Shadybrooke should clinch it.
Finola took half the year off and gets nominated in lead? She should get a special award for just putting up with the horrendous storyline she’s been given.
Supporting Actor
James Patrick Stuart is the appropriate nominee in this category.
Supporting Actress
Rebecca Budig brought both a likability and a vulnerability to a previously underdeveloped character in her return that totally warrants her nomination.
While Braun made the most of her poorly executed storyline, Kathleen Gati (Liesl) should’ve been nominated instead. She steals almost every scene she’s in.
Younger Performer
While both MacMullen and McCoy carry their weight, the real standouts among the younger set are William Lipton (Cam) and Sydney McKayla (Trina).
Guest Performer
The fake accent alone should’ve ruled out Knight. Bonnie Burroughs made a small character like Gladys into someone you wanted to see more of (especially how she got under Carly’s skin) and should’ve been acknowledged.
Maura West losing last year was one of the biggest travesties I have witnessed in a long time. 2020 will be her redemption.
I hope so but Arianne Zucker was amazing during the fiery scenes where Holly was “dead” (she wasn’t) and she was playing Kristen masquerading as Nicole. Either one would be a great winner!
Zucker is the only other person I’d be happy with winning; also, nice to see you hear, Mr. Griffin, from the YT reunions!
I disagree with you about Rebecca Budig, who didn’t resonate with me at all. Tamara Braun should win for her scenes during and after Oscar’s death, which moved me to tears. and yes, Michael E Knight’s accent alone should disqualify him! But the worst nominees by far are Thaao Penghlis and Thia Megia ):
A lot of good nominations! Some head scratchers, too. But this wouldn’t be the noms without the mix. I am sooo looking forward to seeing the show on CBS! Thank You to CBS for giving our soaps so love.
No Max Gail (GH)!!!, no Stacey Haiduk (DAYS), no Freddie Smith (DAYS), no Suzanne Rodgers (DAYS)!!! no Camila Banus (DAYS). No Cynthia Watros (GH). No Rebecca Herbst (GH).
Powerful performances from Max Gail, Stacey Haiduk, and SUZANNE RODGERS!!
Does Herbst even submit herself for consideration? She’s one of the most underrated actresses in daytime.
I’m not sure who does and doesn’t submit their own work on the soaps. All I know is the soap stars I mentioned (for me) deserved nominations. I don’t know the politics of it all. But, damn, like Suzanne Rodgers (DAYS) has been so brilliant, SO brilliant!
I am happy that The View got a nomination for Best Informative Talk Show!
I know that Camila Banus and Freddie Smith submitted but I am not sure about the others. I wish we would be provided with the information about who submitted and in which category, and also if we had been given the pre-nominees list. I am worried they will withhold what they submitted.
I do not know if Becky submits or not years ago when we had the Jason hysteria over who he should be it’s Sam or Liz the hysterical fans were so nasty to both actresses I really think it took its toll . She could read the phone book and bring you to tears she is that good. She is like a tiny little porcelain doll with all this emotion and range she should have a mantle full of emmys ! That’s why I just don’t get it so the emmys have for years been disappointing to me!
What a pitiful bunch for lead actor. One-note Steve Burton? Are you kidding me? I honestly can’t choose among them because they all play basically the same note over and over. Maybe Jason Thompson, on days when he chooses to try, but he seems bored to me on Y&R. His fire has somehow been dampened. The only nomination I’m really excited about is Paul Telfer. Probably a long shot but finally there’s once again a villain in daytime that people love to hate. He gives every scene he is in a boost of energy, even finding eyebrow-raising humor in heavy drama scenes. That’s a skill, and what supporting characters are meant to do. He’s a star. Next year, based on the scenes we’ve been watching lately, he might deservedly quality for lead actor.
YES YES YES ! ” thank you ” @sonnior… for the “credible” reason… Paul Telfer deserves to be
LOVE THE love to hate Villain character. I love reading .. his story in SOD and on this site… PLUS all the great @DAYS podcast… he genuinely LOVES this genre, the pace, the in the moment excitement for putting his craft on air. THANK the higher powers for bringing this soul back time and again.. and this time around as a genuine all around reach. LOL I love the story with Sarah.. because it’s sincerely sweet to watch his bumbling care of… love of… desire to be… his’ to and fro with his nemesis Brady AND Eric.. and every one else in Salem… he fits
Paul Telfer for the WIN … why not ? we like him… get that panel of expertise
Mixed feelings as always. Thaao Penghlis is NOT a lead actor! He was a guest performer, on for very few episodes, and not very good imo. I am only happy with Jon Lindstrom and Jason Thompson in Best Actor, rooting for Jon to win. Roger Howarth deserved to win for 2019 – did he submit?
I love Maura West and Arianne Zucker for Best Actress – either would make me happy. I do not understand why they love Heather Tom so much – she already has 5 Emmys, and that is plenty – enough already! Where is Camila Banus? Disappointing.
Any of the 3 Days actors in Supporting Actor or Mark Grossman. I can’t stand the character of Valentin – JPS is a good actor but not thrilled by it. Bryton James probably submitted from Neil’s death.Hoping for Chandler Massey or 2nd choice Paul Telfer – happiest nomination for me, since it is his first nomination! Wally Kurth has the one great scene when Justin visits Will in prison.
Supporting Actress is a mess – did Suzanne Rogers not submit? She deserved it for 2019 (and so far for 2020 too). But out of these I pick Tamara Braun for Oscar’s death. Rebecca Budig and Christel Khalil were guest performers. I don’t like Annika Noelle but acknowledge the baby switch reveal scenes were her best acting performances. I would swap Susan Seaforth Hayes for Suzanne Rogers.
No Garen Sitt or William Lipton, but they nominate Thia Megia for a nothing performance? I was really unhappy with their combining the categories.
There are no words for how awful the Guest Performer nominees are this year. No Robin Strasser? (Did she submit?).
So really mixed. GH ought to win for Series, Directing and Writing for Oscar’s death, and I would pick Jon Lindstrom, Maura West, Tamara Braun and Eden McCoy for acting wins, along with Chandler Massey and Chrishell Stause. Here’s hoping there are no really terrible wins this year, and at least a few of my first choices win.
this is a joke !! no Max Gail ….2 supp actress from GH gone from the show…..is this a message they are sending the producers of the show……Steve Burton …WTF !! Valentin Cassadine french accent …Ma petite..is the worst!
I disagree – I love the way Valentine talks to Charlotte with such love. His accent is adorable.
There are some really surprising names on this list. I only watch GH, so that’s the only show I can comment on. I love Finola Hughes, but she was away from GH for a good part of the year, and I honestly can’t think of anything all that great that she did. Mostly due to the total butcher job the writers have done on the Anna Devane character.
Rebecca Budig, she was back for what, like a month?
Steve Burton as Lead Actor, all due respect to Steve, but no.
No Max Gail is a travesty. I know he won last year and deservedly so, but he should have at the very least been nominated again. The work he’s done with his hauntingly realistic portrayal of Alzheimer’s has been an acting master class.
Michael Knight and his bad Colonel Sanders fake Southern accent, I’ll take a pass on that one.
I don’t get why they eliminated the Younger Actor category. I’m all for gender equality, but this was really unnecessary. And then they nominated all girls in the category on top of it, so all the guys get shut out. Where is William Lipton? This one really blew up in the face of NATAS.
On the positive, hopefully Maura West gets the Emmy she should have gotten last year. She’s gold in whatever they give her to do. Jon Lindstrom very arguably could have won last year. I was thrilled Maurice Benard did. Would love to see Jon finally pick up a statue, although the Kevin/Ryan storyline really peaked in 2018. I’m thrilled for James Patrick Stuart, talk about long overdue.
I clearly, agree; Maura West and Jon Lindstrom , were robbed
this years echelon , dim cheer ?
for best actor’ : I’ve only read about Jason Thompson… we have long memory
Thaao Penghlis WOULD BE shoot out of the dark… way better than Burton, Kaye. NOT EVEN worth word just don’t
the other one Jon , getting his just due ! take it back from Maurice
your choice
bang ! Thaao
Heather Tom is not a lead actress on B&B she shows up for a two week crisis that’s it, for me I would be happy if Lang won she has been on that show for 30 years as for lead actor who cares not happy with any choices MG/ Adam he ate up the show for a year and yet he puts himself in supporting the same with the actress who plays Hope ate the show up and yet the actress put herself in supporting this is exactly why the award show is a mess
BEST NEWS EVER !
Maurice Benard – AND – Laura Wright ARE NOT nominated
YES ! rejoice that Carly and Sonny continue to drag General Hospital down
How on earth could they have left out Max Gail?! HIs portrayal of Mike Corbin has been amazing – touching, realistic and heartfelt. He’s an enormous talent, and provided such insight into the sad and devastating effects of Alzheimer’s. Max, you were robbed.
Heather Tom is not a Lead Actress Please!!!!she comes on and does a crisis story for two weeks and gone the rest of the year. KKL please hand the Emmy to her she has basically carried the show for thirty years and she is a decent actress liked by her peers in fact I have never heard a unkind word about her ever. Concerning the rest I have no opinion because I have not been invested and think the shows are all struggling . I still think it is a popularity contest .
K/kay, I totally agree about KKL, so long overdue and I so hope she finally wins an Emmy…Regarding Heather Tom, she is one of my if not top favorite actress ever, IMO Heather is a powerhouse performer but I feel the same about KKL, love them both…
“K/kay” your heart walk
June 12, 2019. 11 months ago… forever change
my husband collapse
severe inflammation of pancreatitis
9 months later; the light came
by the wayside; left General Hospital ; even @DAYS wasn’t given full ignite
“there was no MORE vomit’ing”
my husband Lives
he coded; month after month ; antibiotic’
these two months past have erased … ALL of it ? the 9 month ??? define wherewithal ? I struggled with life “AND” death ‘mine
side by side we still miss
it’s as little as getting his feed tube out ; he was ecastatic when his PIC Line was gone.
“I voiced often”; my job, on the side, was to keep him clean AND pain free as possible.. two of his doctors ; 1. every thing he has is treatable. 2. you will walk again and eat again.
What happened to the gap between start and light? give me
i’m not holding on to that dark? “you came back from the dead, and do?”
every thing has come back.. except sex.. and/or physical passion between any and all married couple
sex his rekindled… rapt.. LOL brokeback or make up sex backs in
both our mindset is moving on , hopefully, prior to all this ; our new lives will reach each other.
we have this live picket fence, our home , we built together… complete enough… so I feel that.. and feel energy with? moving on with 13 years experience
You know
covid CLOSED IN’ hit us as we left again, hospital March 20, 2020. isolation
two months out of the hosp… 20 pounds heavier… past spring comes heated summer
one of his doctors clearly shared it would take a year. you just couldn’t believe it. I still call all this miraculous…it’s easier to forget those 9 months, because my life partner, has his life back
I wish for more words between he and I. not because we haven’t said ;
it’s not even covid that stalls; Our two hearts still thumping
that white picket fence is still our haven, whereas’ Ms. K/kay your sister , blood, has walked on ;
Godspeed your journey
i’m able to pick back up what was… a husband… that 9 month gap still where
it’s easy to pick back up till the next wrangle go between means that much
Patrick sorry for your loss and yes it is tough sister J just passed away three weeks ago but she was just a shell of herself she went into renal failure and suffered for ten days she walks with the angels now and face if and barking orders. I posted twice did not mean to in case anyone thinks I have lost it! You take care of yourself!
I apologize for my ^^^ writing… on such a personal journey. I wanted to acknowledge you, because alztheimer’ is the biggest , in my opinion, illness . he’s still with… back like it never happened ? going on 2 months… now he hates me telling him what to do… following covid protocol… he was so sick, K/kay. we will find our way back to enjoying our home fully. complete with dog , she’ll be 14 in july, complete with our singing canary. I will share what one couple who shared in our circle… as he cared for his wife thru breast cancer.. “there are many more people going thru, more than you know” I held on to this and what the two doctors shared. Godspeed to your flight I will light a candle tonight for sister J. Thank you for sharing
Thanks Patrick only good thoughts for you both and the pooch !
We have a 12 year old schnauzer that is a god send all I can tell you is dogs heal the heart great comfort she is our fifth in our marriage and I tell you they all bring comfort and love I am sure your pet was great comfort to you !
One last thought we have a real problem with people who do not love animals as my husband says you can’t trust them lol
On Tuesday, September 22, the Greenville, South Carolina Coroner’s office ruled that actress Hayden Panettiere’s death was an accident, attributing the 36-year-old’s passing to be a combination of toxic effects from fentanyl and other drugs that were in her system.
Panettiere was found unresponsive on Sunday, August 16. There have been numerous reports and sources speaking to various outlets about the manner in which the Nashville and Guiding Light alum died, but nothing was certain until now.
The Greenville County Coroner’s office shared that fentanyl, combined with 4-ANPP, Alprazolam (also known as Xanax), Methocarbamol (a muscle relaxant) and Quetiapine (used to treat bipolar disorder and schizophrenia but is sometimes prescribed to treat depression), were all found in Hayden’s system.
Photo: CBS
GUIDING LIGHT ALUM’S DEATH IS STILL UNDER AN ONGOING INVESTIGATION
Meanwhile, the Greenville Police Department shared there is still an ongoing investigation into this case. “Our detectives will continue to follow leads and gather information as we work toward resolving this case,” the department shared.
That is, because despite Panettiere’s death being ruled accidental, authorities continue investigating whether anyone might be criminally responsible for providing the star with a lethal substance. It is being shared that this is “cross-country investigation” stretching from as far as South Carolina to California.
As we previously reported, TMZ shared on September 14 that law enforcement officials believe Hayden’s “long time drug dealer” may have been the person responsible for supplying her with an oxycodone pill laced with fentanyl which she took the morning of her death.
Panettiere “had been temporarily staying” at the apartment in Greenville, the coroner’s office said in August. Authorities did not say whose apartment it was but it was said to later be an Airbnb. It was Hayden’s on-again off-again boyfriend, Brian Hickerson, and his brother Zach who called 911 the afternoon of August 16 to say Panettiere was unresponsive, according to police reports.
Photo: ABC
HAYDEN PANETTIERE IMPRESSED IN EVERY ROLE SHE PLAYED
Soap opera fans still remember Hayden’s as a very young Sarah Roberts on One Life to Live from 1994 until 1997, and then her signature daytime role as Lizzie Spaulding on Guiding Light from 1996-2000.
She later went on to star on the Music City primetime soap opera, Nashville from 2012-2018 on ABC and CMT where she played country and western singer, Juliette Barnes opposite General Hospital alum, Jonathan Jackson (ex-Lucky Spencer), who played her love interest, Avery Barclay.
Over this past weekend, Jackson, Charles Esten (pictured above), Connie Britton, and others from the cast of Nashville gathered for a memorial service in Hayden’s honor to pay their respects for their beloved co-star.
So, what do you think about the ruling in the death of actress Hayden Panettiere that it was an accident involving toxic effects of fentanyl combined with other drugs and medications she was taking at the time? Share your reactions via the comment section below.
Breaking News
Soap Alums Remembered During In Memoriam Segment at 78th Emmy Awards; Patrick Muldoon Omitted
During last night’s 78th annual Primetime Emmy Awards ceremony, as it does every year, the television academy paid tribute to those in the industry that they’ve lost over the last year; since the previous Emmys held each year in September.
Starting with an emotional tribute to the late Catherine O’Hara by three of her co-stars, Schitt’s Creek’s Annie Murphy and Dan Levy and Home Alone’s Macaulay Culkin, the segment then dovetailed into Noah Kahan performing “Bridge over Troubled Water” as the faces and the names of those being remembered were shown on the screen.
Daytime soap alums, who either stayed in the genre for the majority of their career, or went on to primetime success as well, were honored including: Anthony Geary (Luke, GH), Hayden Panettiere (Sarah, OLTL, Lizzie, GL, Juliette, Nashville), James Van Der Beek, (Dawson, Dawson’s Creek, and Stephen, ATWT), Gil Gerard (Alan, The Doctors), June Lockhart (Mariah, GH), Patricia Crowley (Mary, Port Charles and GH), Randolph Mantooth (Clay/Alex, Loving and The City, and Richard, GH) and Jon Cypher (Alex, ATWT and Arthur, Santa Barbara).
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THOSE HONORED AND THOSE WHO WERE NOT
However, in a glaring omission, the producers of the In Memoriam failed to include Days of our Lives beloved star, Patrick Muldoon who played the OG Austin Reed and also Richard Hart on Melrose Place. Muldoon passed away in April of this year at 57.
After Kahan concluded his performance, a special tribute to Rob Reiner began with Jamie Lee Curtis taking to the stage to share some warm words about her late friend.
In a ironic and sad twist, Curtis shared ,“Last week, Robbie won an Emmy for guest actor in a comedy series for his beautiful work on The Bear, and he now holds the record of 48 years for the longest gap between acting Emmys, which was previously held by his father Carl Reiner, at 37 years.”
Reiner, who along with his wife, Michele Reiner were killed by their son, Nick Reiner, is currently awaiting a decision if he will stand trial. Prosecutors on Tuesday, shared they will not seek the death penalty if he is convicted at trial, but instead life in prison. Curtis said of Rob, “He was generous and kind and funny as hell, and a friend to all. We all miss Rob and Michele and all those we lost this year.” The Emmys then faded to black and went to commercial break.
So, were you happy to see those who you know from their work in soap operas included in the 2026 In Memoriam tribute at the Primetime Emmys? Share your thoughts in the comment section. But first, in case you missed it, you can watch it below.
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‘Guiding Light’ and ATWT Alum Tom Pelphrey Wins Supporting Actor in Drama Series Emmy For ‘Task’
Tom Pelphrey, one of the greatest actors of our time, who got his first big break on the soaps, can now add a primetime Emmy to his two Daytime Emmys after receiving the Best Supporting Actor in a Drama Series tonight for his memorable role as Robbie Prendergrast in HBO’s Task.
Taking to the stage for his acceptance, Pelphrey delivered one of the more impassioned and touching moments at the 78th annual Primetime Emmys airing on NBC and streaming on Peacock.
Pelphrey shared, “I thank God for my life and my sobriety. I thank my family and my friends for all your love and support all these years, from Emmys to black box theaters and everything in between.” He added special thanks to his Task co-star and Emmy nominee, Mark Ruffalo, sharing, “Thank you for this incredible role and this opportunity and your friendship. I’m so proud to be your friend.”
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TOM PELPHREY GIVES BEAUTIFUL SHOUT OUT TO KALEY CUOCO
In conclusion, Tom gave a shout to his fiancée, Big Bang Theory star Kaley Cuoco, when he expressed, “And to my favorite actor in this room, my love, my best friend, my partner, the very pregnant Kaley — I love you more than anything, and our family is the crown jewel of my life.”
Cuoco is the mother to their first child together named Matilda, and she is pregnant with their second child. Tom also gave shout oust to his children, the one they have, and the one on the way. “Matilda, daddy loves you. Baby girl, daddy loves you. Thank you. God bless,” an emotional Pelphrey said.
The now Emmy-winning actor beat out a stellar field for the gold statuette that included: Three men from the cast of The Pitt: Patrick Ball, Shawn Hatosy and Gerran Howell, The Morning Show’s Billy Crudup, Slow Horses’ Jack Lowden and Pluribus actor Carlos-Manuel Vesga.
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TWO-TIME DAYTIME EMMY WINNER FROM GUIDING LIGHT
Pelphrey had previously been nominated for a Primetime Emmy in 2022 for his guest star role as Ben Davis in the hit series Ozark. On the soaps, Tom won two Daytime Emmys for his role as Jonathan Randall on Guiding Light in the Younger Actor in a Daytime Drama Series in 2006 and 2008 and was nominated a total of four times.
For six years, Pelphrey played the son of Reva Shayne (Kim Zimmer) from 2003-2009, before later joining the cast of As the World Turns in the role of Mick Cain from 2009-2010. From there, it’s been all primetime television, stage and films for Pelphrey.
So, were you happy to see Tom Pelphrey winning an Emmy for his role in Task? What did you think of his acceptance speech? Do you think he was one of the best actors to ever get their start on soaps? Let us know via the comment section.
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