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CBS and Sony Fire Back At Victoria Rowell's Lawsuit Claiming It's "Patently Absurd" and "A Blatant Attempt To Force Her Way Back Onto A Daytime Television Soap Opera…"
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The Victoria Rowell (Ex-Drucilla) lawsuit against CBS and Sony heated up again Wednesday when the former Y&R star, who claims that she wasn’t re-hired to the number one soap opera in retaliation for her “public and private complaints regarding the lack of diversity in front of and behind the camera on the show,'” was given some major pushback from her former employees in court.
In a motion to dismiss, the two companies blast Rowell’s complaints including: one by the actress that CBS acted to sabotage an event in Alabama in which she appeared.
In legal papers filed in U.S. California Court, Rowell’s amended complaint alleges that CBS retaliated against her by orchestrating the withdrawal of three event corporate sponsors, thus cutting her pay. “Not only is this new theory patently absurd, but Plaintiff again fails to include any facts that would establish any wrongful conduct by CBS,” said the documents.
In addition, Rowell said CBS and Sony also blocked her for getting a role on The Bold and the Beautiful, while the companies claim that casting decisions are protected by the First Amendment, and that Rowell never actually “applied” or “auditioned” for a role on “Y&R” after her 2007 exit from the series, or B&B.
Also in the documents, Rowell claimed that CBS and Sony were to create a storyline for Drucilla Winters,” but the filing reads. “Defendants never agreed to do so.”
“This lawsuit is nothing more than a blatant attempt by Plaintiff to force her way back onto a daytime television soap opera after she voluntarily resigned from her role in 2007,” CBS and Sony say in the papers.
Rowell’s attorney, Dan Stormer in response made this statement, “CBS/Sony is afraid to address the important underlying issues of their racial discrimination and retaliation. They are hoping to find some obscure technicality that might allow them to escape the justice that Victoria Rowell so richly deserves.”
So what do you think about CBS and Sony against Rowell and each of their legal claims? Weigh-in below!
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Rowell is making a fool of herself, it’s by her own doing not CBS..
Who would hire her now after all this kook stuff ..
She is blackballing herownself .. (silly people lol
SHE IS A REAL PIECE OF WORK!!!!!!!!!!!
Her ship sailed a long time ago from Y&R.
Lol Exactly!
I love the Drucilla character as so many people do, but if she felt she needed to make these points, she had a lot of pull and power from being such a popular character and I feel she could have “fought from within the show” to change it. I think she has valid reasons for her complaints but she went about it the wrong way, it hurt the show to lose her and now therecis so much animosity on both sides. I would love to see her come back if the parties can reconcile.
what does CBS have to lose…. nowadays
from all i’m reading…. a good majority plus see this ship sailing spiraling and lost
i’d cache Drucilla: as “dynasty” moneybags, Devon’ 2 billion dollars (lol)
imagine this : devon loses his hearing , again
Summer is found dead
Victor is rendered impotent
Nikki parties HARD
HEADLINE STAT : Y&R returns the best serial emmys, won handily by Michael Muhney and Billy Miller
Kitty.
You are most judicious and fair. I do not know this woman…I only know the character. I was never a fan, but I can discern between good a bad acting. She excelled in her craft.
There is never a wrong or right. Networks and Company do ‘hide’ a lot of behind the scenes action. I cannot digest some of the goings-on.
I think there is much speculation, but not facts. So, until that time, as something upon which to bite, I will remain within my own space of…”I do not know”.
Look what CBS did to Billy Miller. The Powers That Be fit right into Orwell’s 1984. I would never want to be in an ambiance where I would be under Big Brother’s thumb. This is the US of
A….21st Century!!!!! We are a civilized nation, yes?
If that is the case, Victoria has every right to spit fire. If not, she will eat crow…..until then, let’s be nice.
You know, Kitty….all these comments? …….Very reminiscent of TALE OF TWO CITIES, where the bloodthirsty spectators licked their lips in anticipation of watching people take their last breath at the gallows/guillotine.
Good to see an impartial mind, as yours, at work.
Why would Rowell want to force herself on to Pratt’s Y&R. She needs to spend a week watching it. I’ll bet she’ll change her mind real quick.
Instead of this lawsuit, she should be getting help. With way she behaves on social media she is in desperate need of it. If it went the way she claims why is she suing them now after so many years. Can you say “broke”. Get a life lady and stop pulling the racial card for your own needs. Sad.
Perhaps she tried doing it privately at the onset. And, there is a good possibility that keeping it private between the two parties, or being ‘nice’ did not work. Thus, the lawsuit at this late date. Give people the benefit of the doubt, would you? It is the Christian/human thing to do. As I said….no one knows the machinations of the law. We do not know the response she might have gotten from the network. They could have given her the cold shoulder or become very offensive. Networks do think they are God…and, within their domain, they are. This pull gives them power…..she may have tried…gone the ‘right’ route, but failed. She may have given them time to assess whatever it was she asked/wanted with no avail.
Please, unless you have a degree in Psychiatry, do not psychoanalyze or diagnose a person you see in one dimension…TELEVISION. Mental illness should not be bandied around, especially by a lay-person. I shall speak no more of this….be kind.
Furthermore, unless you have walked in a person of color’s shoes, do not spew irrational words. You have no clue, what goes on in people’s psyche…..
If the race card, which you mentioned, not I ( I abhor that terminology) was pulled? Perhaps she has a reason(s).
I am white, but I have friends who are not…..good, well-to-do, intelligent,and loyal friends. So, before you put anything in writing, put your ducks in a row first. Peace out.
Ah, Patrick….if only. From your post to the soap gods’s ears.
But, I think Billy a Miller has acclimated himself quite well in Port Charles….LOL.
As always….enjoying your posts.
Oh…and I can’t stand that expression, “the Christian thing” to do. There are people of all faiths who have good hearts, high morals, compassion, etc. And people in all…who don’t.
She is delusional for filing this lawsuit and she is even more delusional if she thinks she has an even 5% chance of winning
With the way that CBS, Sony and YR is treating their current African American cast members I actually hope that Victoria Rowell wins her lawsuit against them. You would think with the massive success that Empire has been they would utilize the Winters more and want to bring in more of the black audience to watch Y&R. Also Steve Kent and Angelica McDaniel need to fire JFP and Chuck Pratt immediately!!!
She needs to give it up. This is soooooooo tired.
I think shes just doing what she had always done, grandstanding. She left, badmouthed them at every turn and is surprised that they didnt want her back?? What planet is she on?? Bite the hand that fed u, and wonder why it doesnt feed u anymore!!!
And how do YOU know this? Last I heard, Eileen, she was living on earth.
Victoria is a very talented actress.
We do not know what goes on behind the scenes, that includes any lawsuit. None of us is privy to anyone’s private life…or the truth ….and nothing but the truth. So, who are we to judge?
The same has been said about Michael Muhney….no one knows!!!! However, everyone seems to think MM was wronged. We just do not know.
I will not be one to jump on any bandwagon headed for The Bastille!!
Cee Cee is correct, We cannot judge because we do not have the facts.
I have heard Victoria can be a bit of a diva, however, Drucilla was always a complex and interesting character.
I read and if u did u would know the facts too. About her and about MM also. If u prefer to believe the hearts and roses denials then go right ahead. I never said she wasnt a talented actress or he, a talented actor. Unfortunately for both of them, they made very foolish choices in their careers and are now both suffering the consequences!
@Eileen….again, it does not make any difference what you read, I read, or anyone reads. It does not make it true. Do not believe everything you read. Unless I hear something with my own ears….everything and everyone is suspect. How do you know what choices they made? Were you there? Oh, it’s what you read.
This is my opinion. I do not know, probably never will know the truth, regardless of the outcome.
Why must I explain my feelings on the subject? It is my opinion. I believe I have explained why.
@Eileen.
I am wondering, in retrospect, that you are implying Harry and I do not read? Perhaps we do not read the same ‘stuff’ as you….but we do read.
LOL again,.,CeeCee! You NEVER fail to amuse me! You criticized a few people for THEIR opinion…and then proclaimed self-righteously…”why do “I” have to explain my feelings on the subject?”
No one knows the truth. But I agree many play the race card; it’s getting so it’s difficult to discern who is or isn’t. Who cares if she’s a good actress or if you liked the character…the point is a employee is badmouthing her bosses and then seems surprised they don’t want to hire her back. That’s a surprise?
All it takes is for a good lawyer to go into that courtroom and show that CBS/Sony has tried to prevent her from getting a job or trying to interfere with her going on interviews etc. everybody seems to think that she wants back on Y&R I am guessing she is looking for a big cash settlement . As for her reputation of being hard to work with probably is but if you think she is the only one boy is everybody in for a shock. Most actors are difficult not everybody is a warm little fuzz ball to work with. I happen to have liked the character of Drucilla but I do think that ship has sailed but I do think she just might get a settlement. Hunter Tylo did from Aaron Spelling for unhiring her because she was pregnant. VR should have hired the pit bull Gloria Alred.
I intended to say auditions!
They didnt have to interfere with her plans for auditioning, they simply didnt want her.No law broken there.
Im sure there are many actors not easy to work with or be around. But they arent going on social media and biting the hand that is responsible for feeding them!
Thank you, Substitute……exactly my sentiments. There are many out there, including journalists who are both judge and jury. Let’s cut Victoria and all others in any profession a little slack.
Everyone rooted for MM….we still lament his absence……why is this case so different? Fundamentally, it comes down to the same thing. We do not know what really happened.
Damn!!! Drucilla, I mean Victoria Rowell, stop beating a dead horse in the mouth. Them peeps don’t want your tired @$$ on their show.
Why not create her own web series…lets see how she does diversity!!!
VR tried raising money to create her own web series. I guess she didn’t raise enough money to get it off the ground.
She doesn’t have the chops …that’s why she doesn’t strike out on her own. Oh, and she is bitter.
What employer hires an employee back who has been bad mouthing you all over social media! Why doesn’t Victoria create her own soap opera and hire all the people she wants to hire?
Andrea I think she is looking for money not a job back and she is very good at playing the race card and the current climate that is going on with this country perfect timing for her. Just so you know I do not agree with it just an observation.
This delusional cupcake will do anything to stay relevant and in the mainstream conversation!! >:-( Known for her three-time Daytime Emmy®-nominated role of “Drucilla Barber-Winters” on #YR (1990-2007), she left the show of her OWN choice eight years ago and finds it unimaginable why a show/company (CBS/Sony) she has publically and repeatedly trashed and maligned wouldn’t want her back?! :O Another textbook case of someone believing they were more valuable than they actually were!! Her behavior is reprehensible and totally self-serving, and I hope CBS/Sony takes her to the cleaners…
Yea, finally a voice of sanity. Well said!
y n r has moved on from dru!!!
neil and the winters dont need her!
the winters have a hot story with neil and hevon, and are fine without dru s character!
just wish aunt liv would still be invited back to give hilary the riot act!
of course pratt s put this story on the backburner to focus on kelly kidnapping fake jack…. and the new star of y n r , dylan!! yea thanks. now my fingers hurt from pressing the ff button during those painful scenes! poor cady mcclain, she needs to be put out of her misery! terrible writing! and dylan needs a vackay stat
On the other hand damien..bringing VR back as Drucilla would mine so much drama and story nobody would care about her rants..the bad writing..or JFP…they could go for nearly a year just exposing where she was..and then on from there with the ongoing repercussions of what her new life does to her regaining her old life as Drucilla..unfortunately if it were EVER to come about that KRAZY KLOWN would pull an I told you so and demand a trailer in the Griffith Park Observatory near the big telescope..many skylights..alien music playing..oh the horror of her now…
Well, damien…I am not disputing what you are saying about Dru being needed. ….?
But, think about it. Since the character left, Neil’s life has been one disaster after another.
Let’s rewind a bit. To me? Neil serves no true purpose except that he’s part of the Y&R passe’ group…and, I mean that in a complimentary way.
Why don’t ‘they’ let him go and bring Dru back? I like that idea much better. A storyline concentrating on Dru and perhaps amnesia, sounds a lot more feasible than Neil making a fool of himself yet again….. So sick of the same old same old with this guy. It’s like watching the same reel over and over again…Lord deliver me from this inanity.
I agree, CeeCee. Over the years Neil has been playing woman-swap with Malcolm and Devon and I’m sick of it. It’s like the writers – not just now, but in the past – had no idea what to do with him. So now he has a new haircut, a new BFF (Nikki – whaaaat?) and a new gal who is likely younger than Lily. And he apparently is now a forger, a liar, and Victor’s bitch. Wow. So sad. I don’t know that bringing Dru back would solve the problems. I just wish the writers could come up with something interesting for him. When Dru left, she was driving me crazy. Remember that was the time of another ridiculous murder mystery – the mystery of who killed Carmen. Drug was so crazy jealous of Carmen that she broke into her suite and chopped up all her clothes with her scissors. She did not earn any sympathy from me. Though I would enjoy to hear what Dru would have to say to Sharon after all that has happened since then!
@Lucia.
Thanks for your response, Lucia.
Those are words of wisdom you speak. I suppose I have given the impression I was/am a fan of Victoria/Drucilla, but I was never a fan of hers….the actress or the character. I think she is a great role-player. Actually, the only character I did like was Malcolm….but, that’s because I love Shemar Moore…..so much so, I never miss an episode of CRIMINAL MINDS.
My point has always been and always will be to be fair and not pass judgment. People are entitled to their opinion, however, it seems that mine has somehow touched a sore spot with someone. It is neither here, nor there. It is actually laughable. I’d rather read the Wall Street Jounal.
Oh, I remember that episode well…. It did not sit well with me either. LOL.
as far as Neil is concerned? I have had enough of him! I was never a fan, but the writers are really destroying any self-worth/respect Neil has left. What has happened to the classic Y&R, as I knew it? It had been drowning the last couple of years, then, when it seemed that it was finally swimming back to shore, slowly but surely, we were bombarded with a mysterious killer, two Jacks, Neil and Nikki wallowing in misery ….their only drug of choice a bottle of vodka….Then, Svengali, (as in Victor ) gains such irrefutable power over the entire world, it seems he wants to swallow everyone whole…..how far and wide is this vampire’s reach?….and so on and so forth…
Yeah, LOL. I would like to see a reunion with Dru and Sharon myself….Mamma mia!!!!!!!
It would be interesting to see Drucilla on Bold and Beautiful!!! Haha!!! The cliff she fell off of washes her down all the way to LA, LOL
Funny you should say that Richard that is why they LML killed the character off she thought Brad was going to bring her over to B&B like he did Eileen Davidson when LML fired her.
Good response, richard….as I said, she comes back, on either soap, with amnesia…..LOL.
Is this women receiving any kind of counseling? She appears to be delusional! She needs medical help.
This is just sad. I was a big Drucilla fan and really miss Victoria’s Dru from Y&R. That said, I really wish she would move on. Who will want to hire her now?
Lol, MB.
That’s just a little bit dramatic. Let’s see how this unfolds. There must be others who would love to have her back. Perhaps she is justified in what she is doing. Where there’s smoke, must there be fire? Sensationalism may be playing a big part in all this.
CeeCee u seem to be the only one on here wanting to cut her some slack . Obviously u are a big VR fan. Thats fine, Im sure she has a large following. We will just have to wait on the lawsuit to see which group is correct.
@Eileen Hargis.
Actually, I am not a fan. I think she was great as Drusilla. I am the type of person who does not rush to judgment. My parents are both attorneys…therefore, I was grew up in that type of environment…..be fair and know the facts….
I think it is not fair to pass opinion without knowing the truth. What we hear is second hand. It is one think to discuss characters, but I consider it tabu and crossing the line when it comes to the actors/actresses themselves.
To see who is correct? I do not think that’s how it works. Either party, right or wrong, may come out on top. It is a shot in the dark; a toss of the dice.
Without knowing what ‘went down’, I prefer to stay impartial. It is very easy to point fingers, isn’t it? I do not go with the flow just to stay amidst the popular consensus…..uh-uh….that ‘ain’t me’.
I’m not saying there may not be some truth to her claims. Its just sad how damaging this has been to her career. Sometimes it is in one’s best interests to cut your losses and move forward, right or wrong.
It’s sad that it has come to this. I do agree that by filing this lawsuit she is trying to get something she’s not entitled to. I don’t think her lawsuit has merit.
She is SO over.
Regardless of her being correct or not with her claims about diversity, she has not done herself any favors with the way in which she has handled & presented herself in the past & currently.
As someone else stated, when she worked on the show and was a pivotal character she would have had some modicum of power and should have attempted to push for change at that time. Not saying she would have been successful but it would have had more impact at that time than close to a decade later when she has no affiliation with the show itself, or the companies that own it.
Bill Bell was very good to her two of her ideas were used she has a short memory I wish she would quit attacking the Bells he is gone and had nothing to do with her issues in 2007.
She states this is all about her race getting directorial positions but it started when she wanted to direct at YR and they told her politely they needed her as an actress not directing. She got infuriated and quit!
A voice of sanity, finally! Well said
I Have Always Thought That Miss Victoria Rowell Has Been Clearly Shooting Herself In The Foot Professionally And Legally. Wow! (Y) <3 😐 😐
For what it’s worth Ms. Rowell I believe every word you speak. Everyone knows the Bosses behind these networks don’t like it when an actor makes “WAVES”. They turn it around to make you look like the bad guy. The entertainment world is a dirty business and these networks have been playing the race card since television first began. I mean come on, what faces did you see monopolizing television screens growing up? So hats off to you Ms. Rowell for calling these hypocrites out. You’re far, far from delusional and crazy, those are words people like to use when they don’t know the true facts.
Penny, where have you been all my life? Finally, reasonable and fair thinking.
“……I’m trying to get beneath the surface appearance of things….”
Andy Goldsworthy
@ rebecca 1 .
And, never have I criticized anyone for his/her opinion. That is what you do.
I may disagree and I say so…then I go on to explain why. There is no right or wrong in anyone’s comments. They are opinions. I respect other’s opini ions. You have called me so many insulting names, I will not tolerate it any longer. And, neither will my parents, or husband.
@rebecca1.
Do you get off bullying me? Why are you so obsessed with me? Why do you pick on every comment I make? Your name on this site sticks out like a sore thumb….why? Because we are not used to seeing it. You only came on to target me. Seriously? Stop stalking me. It is illegal to bully people. And, I feel bullied. Understood?
I responded in my last comment but I’ll repeat…I go on several of the pages whether I watch the soap all the time, sporadically, just to see an actor I like that was on a previous soap…or because the post by Michael Fairman is interesting. This was a post about an actress suing a network and calling racism…so no…anytime I’ve commented on a post other than GH that you happen to be on was because I was on that page. Period.
I avoided using your name when responding to some of the comments you’ve made…just as you and…sigh…I now won’t mention her name…but your “friend” out here…have avoided using mine. But again, you both know I read the posts…yet you continue, consistently, to reference me and my feelings on ageism. And yes, when it comes to that topic I will respond…and you and, sigh again, your friend…usually preface your comments with something referencing the response you expect to get from me…etc.
Now, you can accuse me of the ludicours, infantile, “stalking”…which is similarly “out there” when you said you were getting comments in your personal email which again…no one here has anyone’s email and never writes to anyone directly…but I can accuse you of the same. If we tracked all the times I’ve posted your posts are almost always directly under mine. Coincidence? Perhaps…Don’t know but you’re post is always near, and contradicts, mine.
You’re ridiculously possessive. If someone posts to someone you’re friendly with you jump right in to tell them that that person is “yours.” If I joke with someone as I did with Harry…your “friend” is right there to write to Harry and refer to something I wrote to him…to yet once again, contradict me.
Case in point. I joked with Harry about calling Duke the Duke of Macy’s…(though it was his joke…Bloomingdale’s. No matter…) He jokingly apologized to me about referring to Duke in that way…It was all said in JEST!!! But there was “your friend” telling him no need to apologize…
This goes on and on between the two of you. So again, don’t twist this around. I respond to you directly…you talk “about” me without mentioning my “name” out here. Again, you and sigh…this is tedious…”your friend” constantly toss asides about me. Deny it??? I would hope not.
Look, CeeCee. It’s a shame that a friendly board with a shared enjoyment of soaps and discussion should have turned so hostile. But I can tell you in all honesty you started with me. I’ve pointed out how and when several times. I would have hoped, even back then, that you would have looked at what you wrote to me, realized how you came off, apologized and we would have gone back to our regularly scheduled programming (pun intended)…we actually started off friendly….
But you escalated your point…which put me on the defensive…and it went on and on. When your “friend” (again, exhausting) chimed in and anted up the antagonism…that was it.
And there it is. If you want no response from me…don’t call me out in “secret code” with your bud, here. Lay off the juvenile comments to each other that refer to me and my point of view…and we can go back to our separate corners…
General Hospital
‘General Hospital’s’ Steve Burton Shares Reaction to His Lead Actor Daytime Emmy Nomination, ‘It Was to Honor Leslie Charleson’
The 53rd Annual Daytime Emmy Award nominations kicked-off on Monday with the announcements of four major categories including, Outstanding Lead Performer in a Daytime Drama Series — Actor, and among the nominees is General Hospital’s Steve Burton (Jason Morgan).
Burton is already a two-time Daytime Emmy winner in the Supporting Actor category for his roles as GH’s Jason and his turn as Dylan McAvoy on Y&R. However, Steve is yet to win in the Lead Actor category and he has received 11 nominations along the way in his daytime career.
Following the reveal that he is a 2026 Daytime Emmy nominee, he and his GH co-star, podcast co-host and comedy show partner, Bradford Anderson (Spinelli) taped a special edition of their That’s Awesome podcast just featuring Burton’s reaction to the news.
Photo: JPI
FOR LESLIE CHARLESON
Steve expressed, “I know it’s such a cliche to say, ‘I’m just so honored to be nominated.’ But truly, I’m so grateful to be nominated, so grateful to just be on the show off and on for 30 plus years and to be nominated with the guys in my category. Just to get the opportunity. Frank (Valentini, executive producer, GH) texted me right away. I was just like, ‘Thank you for the opportunity to get to do what I do.'”
Taking in the moment, Burton thanked those who helped him select the material for his nominated reel. “Unless you win, you don’t get to say things. So. I’m going just say a few things: Elizabeth Korte (co-head writer, GH) helped me a lot with the material, (as did) Michelle Henry, who’s a producer on the show, Laura Wright (Carly, GH), and then my wife Michelle (Lundstrom). I believe it was Jill Phelps who told me that when A Martinez felt like he had a great show or great scenes, he would mark it down. So, when Emmy time comes, you have all the show numbers written down, and you don’t have to think about it, because that’s half the battle (finding the material).
Burton explained how meaningful this nomination is for him, because of playing the scenes of Jason losing Monica, and his closeness with the late, great Leslie Charleson.
“The nomination’s an amazing thing, and it’s beautiful, but really it’s to honor Leslie Charleson. A lot of my material was because of her, and how I started on the show as a Quartermaine, it just means a ton,” shared Burton. “Maurice Benard (Sonny, GH) has obviously has been instrumental, and I’ve said it from day one and I’ll shout it from the rooftops. If it wasn’t for him, I wouldn’t be here, and to be working with the people that we work with is incredible.”
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SHOULD JOHN OLIVER BE NAMED HOST OF THE DAYTIME EMMYS?
During the end of his conversation with Anderson, Steve suggested that the host of the Daytime Emmy should be Last Week Tonight’s John Oliver, who recently guest starred as the head of the WSB named Z on General Hospital, and is soon to show up on Days of Our Lives in a mystery role in August.
Thus far, the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences has not revealed their host for the upcoming ceremony to be held on October 30 in a venue to be named in Hollywood, California.
You can watch Steve sharing his reaction to receiving his 2026 Lead Actor Daytime Emmy nomination below on a special segment on the That’s Awesome podcast.
Now let us know, are you glad that Steve chose scenes surrounding Jason mourning the loss of the woman that raised him, Monica Quartermaine for his Emmy reel? What do you think of John Oliver as a suggestion to host the Daytime Emmys? Weigh-in via the comment section below.
Monday on Entertainment Tonight, the second set of nominations for the 53rd annual Daytime Emmy Awards were announced which included the highly-coveted Outstanding Lead Performance in a Daytime Drama Series – Actress and Outstanding Daytime Talk Series.
ET followed suit after Extra announced the nominees, as previously reported, in the Outstanding Lead Performance in a Daytime Drama Series – Actor and Outstanding Daytime Talk Host.
Now, five leading ladies of the soaps are vying for the gold for Lead Actress and the category marked the first-ever nominations for CBS daytime’s Beyond the Gates when two actresses made the final cut. Only General Hospital is not represented among the actresses this year after Nancy Lee Grahn (Alexis Davis) took home the trophy last year.
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THE FIVE LEADING LADIES OF THE SOAPS ARE …
The 2026 Lead Actress nominees are: Stacy Haiduk (Kristen DiMera), Days of Our Lives, Karla Mosley (Dani Dupree), Beyond the Gates, Michelle Stafford (Phyllis Summers), The Young and the Restless, Heather Tom (Katie Logan), The Bold and the Beautiful, and Tamara Tunie (Anita Dupree), Beyond the Gates.
This marks the first Daytime Emmy nominations for Karla Mosley and Tamara Tunie. In addition, this marks the first-time in her career that Stacy Haiduk had received a Lead Actress nod after two Supporting Actress nominations.
Meanwhile, Michelle Stafford had previously won 3 Emmys – 2 for Lead Actress and 1 for Supporting, but this recognition makes it her 11th overall nomination.
Heather Tom currently is tied for the most all-time Daytime Emmy wins with One Life to Live alum and General Hospital guest star, Erika Slezak. The B&B star has 19 nominations throughout her career.
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DAYTIME TALK SERIES
In the Outstanding Daytime Talk Series category, the nominees are: 3rd Hour of Today, The Drew Barrymore Show, The Kelly Clarkson Show, Live with Kelly and Mark, Today with Jenna and Friends and The View.
“We’re proud to honor the extraordinary talent and creative teams whose work continues to define and elevate daytime television,” NATAS president and CEO Adam Sharp said in a statement on the nominations. “As the Daytime landscape evolves and new forms of storytelling emerge, we remain committed to recognizing the innovation happening across the industry.”
The rest of the nominations will be revealed tomorrow on Tuesday July 14 starting on The View and then the full list of nominees in both the main and creative arts will be released by NATAS. The 53rd Annual Daytime Emmy Awards are slated for October 30th in Hollywood, California.
So, what do you think about the women who are vying for the Lead Actress Daytime Emmy? Happy with who got in? Who do you feel got snubbed? What do you think of the nominees for Daytime Talk Series? Weigh-in via the comment section.
General Hospital
‘General Hospital’ Marks Unprecedented 16,000th Episode Milestone with New Cast Photo
Today’s Monday, July 13 episode of General Hospital marks it 16,000 episode to air on the ABC television network. It is a remarkable milestone. The previous television record was held by Guiding Light which clocked in at 15,762 episodes before it went off the air on CBS in 2009.
To mark the occasion, the cast, crew and creative team of General Hospital celebrated with a cake-cutting ceremony on the Prospect Studios lot in Los Angeles back on Monday, June 1, 2026.
In addition, GH has released a new cast photo taken the day of the on set celebration. Pictured in the photo are front row: Rory Gibson, Finn Carr, Kayden Brenna Tokarski, Asher Antonyzyn, Giovanni Mazza, Braedyn Bruner, Dean Geyer and Nathan Dean.
Featured in the back row are: Tabyana Ali, Eden McCoy, Josh Swickard, Kristen Vaganos, Rebecca Herbst, Dominic Zamprogna, Alexa Havins, Cameron Mathison, Brooke Kerr, Cynthia Watros, Steve Burton, Finola Hughes, Jane Elliot, Maurice Benard, Laura Wright, Maura West, Donnell Turner, Nancy Lee Grahn, Tanisha Harper, Kelly Thiebaud, Kristina Wagner, Lynn Herring, Chris McKenna, Katelyn MacMullen and Sawandi Wilson.
In addition, the official GH social media handles shared these sentiments along with some other photos from the cake cutting: “Today’s episode of General Hospital is the 16,000th produced since the show’s inception in 1963. It’s a milestone we couldn’t let pass by without taking some time to celebrate as a family (and, of course… eating some cake). 🍰 We hope you enjoy watching it as much as we did making it.”
WHAT WILL HAPPEN ON THE 16,000th Episode?
The 16,000th episode will feature Jason Morgan returning to the town of Port Charles, Anna and Valentin (James Patrick Stewart) reuniting, and a new surgeon, Dr. Tristan Roberts (Dean Geyer) joining the staff of ‘General Hospital.’
GENERAL HOSPITAL HOLDS SEVERAL RECORDS
Now in its 64th year, Emmy Award-winning daytime drama General Hospital is currently both the longest-running scripted American drama and the longest-running American soap opera currently in production.
General Hospital holds the record for the most Outstanding Daytime Drama award wins, taking home the prestigious Daytime Emmy Award a record 18 times. Will they do it again and make it 19 in 2026? Stay tuned for the 53rd annual Daytime Emmy nominations tomorrow on Tuesday, July 14 to find out if GH will be going for gold in the category, once again.
The ABC daytime drama series was created by Frank and Doris Hursley and premiered back on April 1, 1963. Frank Valentini is the current executive producer with Elizabeth Korte and Chris Van Etten are the show’s co-head writers.
General Hospital airs weekdays on ABC and streams on Hulu.
What do you think of the new cast photo marking General Hospital’s 16000th episode? What do you think of the accomplishment to have that many episodes of a television show and its still thriving and kicking? Share your thoughts and congrats for everyone in front of the camera and behind the scenes on this milestone airing.
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