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‘General Hospital’ Favorite Kirsten Storms Breaks Silence with New Update on Her Life While Maxie Remains MIA

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Longtime General Hospital star, Kirsten Storms, provided her first update on Sunday in over a month via Instagram. Storms took a moment to talk about the shifting and refocusing of her priorities, looking back on how she started her acting career at a very young age, and sharing the she is having an ongoing situation and disagreement with her ex-husband Brandon Barash, but she is looking forward to eventually resolving it. In addition, Kirsten showed off her brand new hair do and hair color.

It was back in June 2o26, when Storms explained, that given everything that has been happening in her personal life, plus the ongoing issues she says she has experienced with her apartment break-in and having her home computer network hacked, that she was not comfortable returning to Los Angeles and back to work at General Hospital. As previously reported in April, Brandon Barash had filed a restraining order against Storms.

Now on July 19, Storm explained the latest in her life. She began, “Despite everything that’s been going on in my life right now (…and I will be honest, it’s more than upsetting) – I still feel that the move to Tennessee was the best choice for me. I might not be at the *best part* of this choice yet, but LA never felt like my real home.”

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FROM CHILD STAR TO THE ROLE OF MAXIE JONES

As a child actress, Storms started working and booked commercials and eventually primetime roles which eventually led to her leading role in 1998 on Disney Channel’s Zenon: Girl of the 21st Century and more, Eventually Storms started her soap career onDays of Our Lives as Belle Black before coming to GH as Maxie. She expressed in her new post, how since working as a child performer, acting was all she had known for most of her life.

“I’m grateful and really f*ing proud of the accomplishments I’ve achieved during my acting career, however my career started before I was out of elementary school. I spent years working nonstop and feeling envious of anyone who lived in “the real world”. **I DO NOT MEAN FOR THAT TO BE OFFENSIVE** My life in California (and work there) was chosen for me at a young age. Have I been lucky to maintain employment in this industry, since my parents relocated us from Florida – with the sole intention that I become an actor? Hell yes. I’m proud of myself for handling the majority of that on my own…but that life became the ONLY thing I knew how to do. Or thought I was capable of.”

MOTHERHOOD AND HEALTH

Kirsten then wrote on how becoming a mother to her daughter, Harper, in 2014 has changed her perspective in life. “Then I had Harper, and how I viewed every single thing in life shifted,” continued Storms. “I swear I’m not going to continue to bring up my medical situation (I’ll make jokes and it will be awkward), but until I began to understand how precious time is and how what we prioritize becomes ALL we have, there was never a thought that my life would ever change. Definitely not in the way I’ve always wanted it to.”

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ASKING TO KEEP COMMENTS SUPPORTIVE

As to her ongoing issues over daughter, Harper with her ex-husband, Brandon Barash, Storms mentioned, “I will briefly acknowledge that there is an ongoing situation with Brandon that will be getting sorted out (soon hopefully). I would appreciate (and encourage) for people on here not to worry about me, or think there is something larger going on, other than 2 ex-spouses dealing with a “disagreement”, that WILL be resolved. I’m not the type of person to come on here and discuss the details of something this personal (or offensive to who I am), however before you guys starting commenting on this, please remember that we are people who are divorced and have a child. I appreciate the supportive comments, but now that my daughter is of the age where she will Google her name while riding the bus to school, I’m asking that the speculation on this issue please stop. ”

She concluded her post noting her hair color and do shown in the selfie accompanying the post, “Also, yes I have black hair and bangs. I’m kinda dig.”

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MAXIE’S BRIEF RETURN TO PORT CHARLES

Kirsten last returned on-screen on February 12, 2026 episode of General Hospital, after Maxie woke up from a coma at a longterm coma care facility in Boston. The coma story gave Storms her hiatus from the soap opera to move to Tennessee from Los Angeles, and allowed her to come back.

When Maxie woke up, not only was she faced with being away from her children for so long, but that her presumed dead husband, Nathan West (Ryan Paevey) was alive and well (even though he turned out to be his twin Cassius Faison.) As those story beats played out, Maxie chose to stay with Spinelli (Bradford Anderson) and “Nathan” began seeing Maxie’s bestie, Lulu (Alexa Havins). Kirsten only made appearances on the soap for a month before exiting again on the March 13, 2026 episode.

You can view Kirsten’s full post and message below.

So, are you happy to hear from Kirsten and how she is refocusing her life right now, and for her daughter, Harper? It would appear Storms will not be on General Hospital anytime in the near future from this post, but we continue to wish nothing but the best for Kirsten. Let us know you thoughts in the comment section.

 

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I wish her all the best but they needed to recast her months ago. Her absence has been a detriment to the storytelling. It’s so bad that Cody had to tell James that his uncle was impersonating his father. I’m old enough to remember when Maxie gave her mother the what for at Georgie’s funeral due to her being an absentee mother. Now Maxie is doing the same without rhyme or reason.

With faux Nathan being unmasked, the trauma that caused James and the Deception troubles from being associated with Sidwell, Maxie and Spinelli are desperately needed in Port Charles. TPTB should hire a temporary fill in until Kristen is ready to return to work. I wish Kristen great success in resolving her life issues.

Just recast Maxie with a more competent and confident actor. No shade but if you recast a Drew then a Maxie shouldn’t be an issue.

Recasting Drew probably isn’t the best example. The original Drew was himself a character made up on the spot to salvage a recast which probably shouldn’t have happened. And when Billy Miller left the show in an attempt to find a prime time career, that should have been the end of Drew.

He wasn’t really missed that much. And that’s before the character became a complete asshat.

As far as a Maxie recast goes? Yeah. As long as they can find the right one. As in the third Molly recast, not the two horrible attempts they made before that. They got lucky with the new Mikey right out of the gate. So it’s not impossible.

I enjoy Kirsten as Maxie. I never knew she’s been on TV since childhood. Keeping her and her loved ones in my prayers. Wishing a great outcome for all and wishing them all the best.

Please. So tired of the continuous updates! Everyone wishes her well but they should have recasted Maxie a few years ago. They gave her a coma to buy her some time, and when she finally comes back, she leaves again. It’s nice that TPTB are being extra considerate, however, this special treatment is hurting storylines and eroding character development. In fact, I would say that all the storylines related to Maxie are idiotic at best. This is an example of absurdly bad management. Recast now!

Aren’t you just a ray of sunshine

More like a gloomy cloud.

Some people don’t know the meaning of it. It’s just a soap opera. She doubled down on this rant, which makes it even worse.

As Kirsten appears ready to move on, so should we, the viewers, do as well.

Bring in someone for a few weeks to play Maxie. During that time, have Maxie sell her shares in Deception. Maxie also is shown dealing with the Cassius aftermath. The character can then live on off screen or move out of PC with Spinelli landing an outstanding new job.

Kirsten- live the rest of your life in peace and out of the spotlight. Thank you for your decades of entertaining us. We are now all moving on.

I think Frank Valentini likes to accommodate his actors and that’s a fine thing. But, eventually you have to look at the big picture. How does this affect the show? She paints the picture that there’s a great possibility she isn’t coming back. The character is important to the canvas, so replacing her is valid option.

He does not accommodate he enables he knows who they are and the issues they are having. Bill Bell knew the trouble JC was in he told her sober up or your gone she talked about it in her book and it worked she went on to continue a great character etc.

I love Kirsten ever she played Belle on DAYS but this is dragging on. This isnt like recasting Sonny to where it would just be impossible, we wish her well but there are many talented actresses who could olay Maxie!

My life doesn’t revolve around what happens with fictional characters so I will wish her well.

Baby, bye, bye, bye!!!

God forbid someone shows empathy on here.

with her current situation, either get someone to fill in till she comes back or just have the character move and help james deal with the Cassious fall out, her being away on vaca w/ spinelli and georgi and having poor cody have to break the news to james was not convincing especially since Felicia and Mac were able to come back from France no less while maxie was just somewhere in the U.S. GH is gonna have to do something soon plain and simple.

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GENERAL HOSPITAL: Are Michael and Willow Headed Back Into Each Other’s Arms?

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Could it be after all is said and done that Michael Corinthos (Rory Gibson) and Willow Cain (Katelyn MacMullen) might actually get back together? It sure seemed like a possibility after viewers witnessed the Monday, August 10 episode of General Hospital.

In it, Michael raced to Nina’s after Jacinda revealed she drugged Willow. Out of an abundance of concern, Michael wanted to make sure his children, Amelia and Wiley, were safe, but also to check on his ex-wife.

When he arrived on the scene, Willow was high as a kite and Michael was trying to defuse the situation when he sees Amelia and Wiley witnessing the whole thing. He is shocked to find out from Willow that Yuri dropped off the kids to her when it wasn’t her night to have them, because Yuri said he had a hot date. Michael noticed the iced coffee on the table, realizing he has to keep it away from Willow (who had been drinking it).

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THE SPARK BETWEEN MICHAEL AND WILLOW

Once the kids left the room, Michael informed Willow she was high. She tells him she would never take drugs and that he was ruining her buzz kill and asks him to please not fight with her. When Michael finally gets Willow to lay down on the couch she tells him that she likes when they were friends and his calming voice. Michael told Willow, “I liked that, too.”

In that moment between Michael and Willow, it appeared like the spark was still there between the former couple, but how could they go back to anything after all the terrible things they have done to one another, and mostly all of Willow’s machinations, which to this point Michael doesn’t even know?

If Michael finds out (as in the preview this week where it’s teased that Trina and Kai tell him about Willow shooting Drew), will he still feel the same about her, or understand all of her motives and what led to it?

JACINDA IS OUTTA HERE

At the end of Monday’s episode, Jacinda (Paige Herschell) called Michael, and was so relieved when he told her he was able to get to Willow in time, before things escalated further. Jacinda say, “No harm done. That’s good, right?” Michael looks over at Willow asleep and is beyond pissed with Jacinda.

Now. in the preview for today’s Tuesday, August 11 episode of the ABC daytime drama series, Jacinda is in tears telling Michael, “I’ll go, on one condition.” Looks like this will be the end of Michael and Jacinda, but what will she ask of him before she makes her exit?  stay tuned.

So, do you think the GH writers will circle back to Michael and Willow getting back together for the sake of their children, and fall back in love with each other? Do you think Serena Baldwin and Michael being teased as potential pairing, was just a tease and no more than that? Glad that it seems like Jacinda is on her way out, or do you like Jacinda and Michael together?

Weigh-in via the comment section, but first check out the scenes from Monday’s GH, where Michael rescues Willow, and the GH video teaser for today’s episode below.

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GENERAL HOSPITAL Preview: Can Trina Help Michael Stop Willow From Taking Away His Children?

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This week on all-new episodes of General Hospital, the action picks right back up with Michael (Rory Gibson) questioning Jacinda (Paige Herschell) on what exactly she did to exact revenge on her after Willow (Katelyn MacMullen) got a restraining order against her.

In the newly-released video teaser promo for the ABC soap opera, Michael is with Jacinda and is astonished when he says, “You drugged the mother of my children?” Jacinda realizes she made an irreversible mistake in her relationship with Michael, which may now be kaput.

Meanwhile, in what appears to be the aftermath of her drinking the laced coffee, Willow wakes up from her couch, somewhat disheveled, and is seen asking Nina (Cynthia Watros), “What happened?” Later, Michael and Willow come face to face after the incident with Nina’s voiceover as a precursor to the action, saying, “Willow’s war with Michael is escalating.”

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MICHAEL MAY FIND AN ALLIANCE TO FEND OFF WILLOW

Now an angry Willow, who had finally got shared custody of her children with Michael, Wiley (Viron Weaver) and Amelia (Sienna Goerisch), feels emblazoned to get them all for herself. Willow tells Michael, “I am taking my kids.” But, not so fast Willow!

From the looks of it, Trina (Tabyana Ali) and Kai (Jens Austin Astrup) arrive at the Quartermaine mansion just in time to talk to Michael. Trina confesses, “We can help you stop her!” Will Trina and Kai finally admit they know that Willow is the person who shot Drew Cain (Cameron Mathison)?

Finally, the verdict is in at Curtis’ (Donnell Turner) trial. Will he be found guilty or innocent of assaulting Isaiah (Sawandi Wilson), which put an end to the doctors surgical career? Stay tuned.

WHAT ELSE WILL HAPPEN IN PORT CHARLES THIS WEEK?

Now below, take a look at the official GH spoilers for episodes airing August 10-14.

MONDAY, AUGUST 10
Jason tries to reason with Drew. Michael makes a promise. Josslyn shares news with Carly. Britt receives encouragement from an unlikely source. Brook Lynn is alarmed.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 11
Cody encounters Serena. Emma is disappointed. Nina runs interference. Jordan is caught off-guard. Michael suffers a loss.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 12
Sonny prepares for battle. Drew relays his plan. Michael is stunned. Scout confides in Rocco. Portia is conflicted.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 13
Willow is threatened. Anna sets a trap. Britt seeks out Rocco. Trina is left reeling. Josslyn stands her ground.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 14
Jason opens up to Carly. Tracy receives a shocking request. Brennan makes an offer. Danny asks Charlotte for help. Molly presents Cody with an idea.

Check out the latest General Hospital promo entitled, “Declaring War” below.

Then weigh-in: do you think Trina and Kai will finally tell Michael everything they know about how Willow shot Drew and covered it up? Is it curtains for Jacinda with Michael? Should Curtis be found guilty for accosting Isaiah? Share your thoughts in the comment section.

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‘General Hospital’s’ Steve Burton Reveals Jane Elliot’s Reaction to His Lead Actor Daytime Emmy Nomination

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On General Hospital, Steve Burton (Jason Morgan) and Jane Elliot (Tracy Quartermaine) have been appearing together more and more in scenes together and storylines than in recent years on the ABC soap opera.  The result has been emotional moments built within the rich history of the Quartermaine family between Jason and Tracy.

In 2025, it was Jason who found his mother Monica Quartermaine upstairs in her room passed away, which then led to Jason having to tell Tracy that Monica was gone. This began the beats of the story that played out for weeks and then months as General Hospital paid tribute to the late Leslie Charleson.

Coming up at the 53rd annual Daytime Emmy Awards, Burton is up in the Lead Actor in Daytime Drama Series category and previously reported, Steve revealed on his That’s Awesome podcast with Bradford Anderson that he did not include scenes from Jason at Monica’s funeral in his Emmy-nominated reel. However, he did share without naming specifics, he did include some moments from Monica’s death.

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JEFF KOBER DOUBLE EMMY NOMINEE

Now on Sunday August 9, Steve and Bradford welcomed double Emmy nominee, and former co-star Jeff Kober to their show.  Kober is up for a Primetime Emmy in the Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series for his role as Duke Ekins in The Pitt. He is also up Outstanding Guest Performer at the Daytime Emmys for his work as Cyrus Renault on GH. Kober previously won a Daytime Emmy for Supporting Actor back in 2022.

Kober was discussing how many takes he may get working on a scene in various projects from movie roles to primetime to General Hospital and one particular note he received from a director on a take was just to do it and be ‘simpler,’ and as an actor to strive for ‘simplicity.’ That prompted Burton to recall the moment Jane Elliot congratulated him on his Daytime Emmy nomination last month.

A TEXT MESSAGE FROM JANE ELLIOT

Steve shared, “Jan was gracious enough to to text me when I got nominated and she said something to the effect of like .’thank you for not chewing the scenery’. Thank you for not chewing it. You know, because it’s easy sometimes when you get that meat (referencing a scene or story material) and you’re like, ‘Here’s my shot,’ and especially in daytime, and you go, ‘This could be my Emmy material,’ OR ‘Here’s your chance to blow it. Here’s your chance to ruin everything.” (Laughs)  It’s just all very interesting.”

Check out the discussion with Jeff Kober, Steve Burton and Bradford Anderson below.

Then, let us know what do you think of Jane’s comment on Steve’s Emmy nomination, ‘thank you for not chewing the scenery.” Coming from Jane, who shared several scenes with him during the aftermath of Monica’s death, it’s a very high compliment, because Burton moved many to tears with his moving portrayal of a man grieving the woman that raised him. Share your thoughts in the comment section.

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