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GH’s Kirsten Storms Chats On: The Emotional Impact Of Nathan’s Death & Who Could Be Maxie’s New Love Interest

September 9, 2018

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2018 has been a difficult year for Port Charles’ beloved Maxie Jones. She became a widow and a single mom following the untimely death of the love of her life, Nathan West (Ryan Paevey). Maxie’s portrayer, General Hospital fan favorite Kirsten Storms delivered in scene after scene, tearjerker after tearjerker, as viewers experienced the grief of losing a good man, a good cop and her husband, and the father of her child.

Complicating things was Maxie’s friendship with Peter August (Wes Ramsey), who came to town with an agenda and who was revealed to be Henrik Faison, Nathan’s half-brother. As Maxie soldiered on with life after-Nathan, she formed a bond with Nathan’s sister, Nina (Michelle Stafford). Through various (and one nefarious) twists and turns, the two women have grown closer always trying to have each other’s back, and to be there for one another in their times of need.

This past Labor Day, ABC and General Hospital aired the encore presentation of Nathan’s funeral, which reminded us all of great soap opera storytelling, and Storms’ powerhouse performance in this storyline.

Michael Fairman TV recently chatted with Kirsten where we found out: how she handled this 10-hankie inducing storyline, who she thinks the ultimate new love interest for Maxie will be – with Peter and Chase (Josh Swickard) in the running, and how she has stood up for herself on social media when she has had to set fans straight on their often misperceptions. There is no question that Storms contributions to making the character of Maxie come to life, make her one of the standout MVP’s of daytime drama. Here’s what Kirsten shared.

Nathan’s funeral has been one the standout episodes of the year thus far in soaps. Every aspect of it was beautifully executed from the performances, the writing, the directing, camerawork, etc. What were your thoughts of the storyline that followed with Peter (Wes Ramsey) being kidnapped by Nina (Michelle Stafford) and Obrecht (Kathleen Gati)? Maxie did not originally have a clue as to what was going on to avenge Nathan’s death.

KIRSTEN: I have chats with Frank Valentini (executive producer, GH) occasionally about storyline. He and I have a very good relationship. He’ll talk to me about things I have coming up, because he knows I’m not the type of person who talks to other people about it. I’m literally the last person on the gossip train. I’m always the last person to find out about things. It almost makes me feel stupid. (Laughs) So, it’s nice because he’ll say to me, “This is going to happen: Nathan is going to die, and Maxie and Peter are going to become closer, and Nina and Obrecht are going to kidnap him and start breaking his limbs ….” I thought, “Oh cool. We’re going back to crazy Nina,” who is one of my favorite characters. I love that we always forget the stuff that Nina has done in her past. It’s not brought up, but it’s there!

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They have balanced the character of Nina out since her beginnings of the show, which has made her a more fleshed-out character with many dimensions.

KIRSTEN: They have! Nina’s job with Crimson really leveled that character out, and the relationship with Valentin (James Patrick Stuart), although he’s crazy himself so it works! Michelle has built up such a great character, and Kathleen Gati always brings one hundred and ten percent.

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I love the bond between Maxine and Nina, because Nina has been the grieving sister, and Maxie gave birth to Nathan’s son, and they were trying to help each other through their despair.

KIRSTEN: Yes, it wasn’t too long ago that Maxie was following Nina around in steam rooms begging her to take her back with her jobs, and now they’re inseparable. (Laughs) She jokes that Nina’s transferred her love from Nathan to Maxie in a creepy way. (Laughs)

Maxie has worked for Kate Howard and Nina. Who does Maxie think is a better boss?

KIRSTEN: Selfishly, I think she’d probably say Nina, because I think Nina takes into account her opinion a little bit more.

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How did you get through the amount of crying leading up to, and following Nathan’s death, that was called upon for you as an actress to play in so many tragic and heartbreaking scenes? Were you able to get through it, and not take the emotional toll that was hitting the character home with you?

KIRSTEN: It’s always difficult to have emotional scenes, but to have so many of them felt like it went on for a long time. There was a good two and a half weeks where I had to be sobbing going into work. I had recently been reminded of what it was like to lose somebody that you care about. I remember when I was breaking down my dialogue (because there’s a whole huge process that I go through) thinking, “Oh! I remember what this felt like, and I have to remember to try to portray that when doing this.” The moment when Nathan flatlines, and Maxie goes outside, and she hears it … he’s dead. That unexpected turn, because they woke Nathan back up that’s what killed me. Nathan gets shot, he has surgery, he wakes back up and starts talking, and then he dies moments later. I remember thinking, “Oh, my God!” Having Nathan wake up, and giving Maxie that hope and then just taking him away … from that moment on I knew I would have to be just crushed completely… while playing pregnant. I felt that there were a lot of days after work when I would stay for an extra hour and just decompress, but I was happy when they started to move on from that a little bit, because it was a heavy couple of weeks.

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Did you watch any of those performances back?

KIRSTEN: I did, and I never usually do that anymore.

So, you’re going to submit yourself for the Emmy this year, right? If you don’t, I am going to do it for you myself! (Laughs)

KIRSTEN: (Laughs) Yes, I plan on submitting.

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Where do you see Maxie’s relationship going with Peter now? Will Chase (Josh Swickard) be in her life? How many cops can she have relationships with if she were to date Chase? (Laughs)

KIRSTEN: (Laughs) I know, right? I was kind of hoping for that fact alone that she wouldn’t end up with Chase, but then I worked with Josh. Not only did people like it, but I liked it! I worked with him the day after I came back from two sick days that I took, and I felt terrible. I was there pretty much because I didn’t want to let Frank down, and Molly Burnett (Maxie sub, GH) was working on something else, and she couldn’t work one more day for me. I remember being on set and I kept saying, “Josh, I am so sorry.” We had already had our scenes in the police station, but they were so brief. This was the first real set of scenes with him that I had. I just felt that it wasn’t the first impression that I wanted to make on him for who I am as an actor, but he was so supportive. Josh didn’t let it alter his performance. I could barely look at him and I could barely look into the lights! I just felt like I wanted to be at home in bed, but he made those scenes fantastic. They wouldn’t have been what they were. If I had walked on set, new to a show, with someone who had been there for a long time… and now, knowing that he was a Zenon fan, he probably had all of these other expectations, and I’m like, “I can’t even look at you!” (Laughs)

(Laughs) So you would be okay with a Maxie/Chase pairing?

KIRSTEN: One hundred percent.

And as far as Peter goes?

KIRSTEN: I have a soft spot for Wes. I really do.

He’s been given a tough time by many fans of the show on social media.

KIRSTEN: He has, and I think that’s unjustified. I have really high expectations for my scene partner, because I know that when I’m going in there, I’ve prepared my dialogue, and I have a good sense of what I am going to bring to the table. You should do that too as my or anybody’s scene partner, because there are lots of soap actors out there who are not working anymore, who would be willing to put that type of work into this part. With Wes, he respects acting so much that never in a million years would he not go to the set with that same mindset – if not more so than I have – and I think we have this mutual respect for each other on that level. We are committed to our scenes, and kind of don’t really care what else is going on in the storyline at that moment. For example, when he tells Maxie that he’s Henrik in the hospital and she is in a wheelchair, there were four or five other people in that scene who didn’t have dialogue, so there was chatting and laughing going on. He just completely zoned in to what he was doing. He was able to bring emotion and cry. I texted him and was like, “I don’t even think I’m going to be noticed in those scenes. Great job! It’s good, because I didn’t like the way I looked in the wheelchair!” I just adore him, and he and Laura Wright (Carly) could not be a cuter couple with each other. She’s happy. They both are very happy, and they both are genuinely good people, and to anyone who has anything to say about the reason why Wes was hired, or his part in the show, I’ll say that he has a better work ethic than a lot of people who I have had the opportunity to work with throughout my career. He’s earned his place on the show, and if people just gave him a chance and step back from what they know goes on behind the scenes as far as his relationship Laura, they’ll be able to see how talented he is.

Does Maxie give Peter a pass for what he’s done, and his lies and deception?

KIRSTEN: So many people have given Maxie a pass for stuff she’s done. I’d have to say, “Yes”. I do like that he’s Nathan’s brother. I feel like that has got a weird thing to it that I can understand Maxie’s draw to him, but he’s also a different person than Nathan.

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You’ve recently been great at shutting things down on social media when fans make assumptions about what is going on in your personal life and explaining the situation. Can you talk to me about that?

KIRSTEN: I guess motherhood changed me so much. There’s no time for the b**s anymore. Going through everything I did last year, I had to really accept that I am human. The things that I go through and experience, or that have happened in my life are no different from somebody who is sitting at home watching the show. I’m a person, too. I can’t be ashamed of the things that happen to me. I just have to own it and move forward, because owning it is how you get better with something. Last year was a very rough year for me. I think a lot of things came to a head for me personally. I’ve never been the type of person to kind of slink back and let that take me over. I’ve always been like, “Nope. I want to get back to work. I love my job.” As much as I love it, I take it that seriously. I know the emotional and mental condition that I have to be in to be able to be prepared and work as well as I want to. So, I don’t want anyone to be confused about what my time away from work has been for. I pride myself on the work I have done on myself, and I want to be able to acknowledge that.

So, what have you thought of Kirsten’s performance throughout her storyline following Nathan’s shocking death? Would you like to see Peter, Chase, or someone else as Maxie’s new romantic interest? Share your thoughts on this and other points and views shared in this interview via the comment section below.

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Jennifer

I still hope for the love of Maxie’s life to return & Maxie reunites with her husband. But if not then I want Maxie & Chase.

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Lisa

Admittedly Maxie Jones was never a character I tuned into GH for. Having said that,the last few years I find myself liking her and rooting for her. I loved her with Nathan,and Spinelli too (though I don’t see them as long haul). I love her sisterly bond with Nina – it fits (as they have both lost a sibling,and someone in common in Nathan). Not too sure who I would want to see her paired with at this point – it’s still too soon. I think a year in mourning is sufficient in reel time (it would be longer in… Read more »

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Soaphound

Lisa, you summarized my feelings exactly. Nina and Maxie are a formidable and fun pair. I do NOT want to see her, or anyone else, with Peter (whom I loathe) but Chase and Maxie don’t click with me either. I see him with Kiki or someone new. Either way, she needs healing time.

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Patrick

thee only way… Maxie and Chase WOULD WORK… is if they brought in Molly Burnett.. who stole the show , when she was temporarily cast. @GH: hire Molly Burnett and you’ve got a huge opportunity to trigger all the audience… bring her on AS A NEW character. snore.. Maxie is better left propping and keeping Peter august out of our site.

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wendy

with all due respect, there is only one Maxie Jones and it’s KIRSTEN STORMS .I’ve watched this character since she was played by Robyn Richards . Kirsten is the best actress to ever play maxie!!

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Mary

I just couldnt rewatch the scenes of nathan dying. I wish they would find a way to write nathan back in where he didnt really die. They was so good together and he would of been a great dad. If they cant bring nathan back somehow some way i would like her to get with Chase.

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wendy

the first time they aired Nathan’s funeral , was hard enough ..I refused to watch the encore airing of it !! didn’t want to go through it again !!

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mike

Maxie and Chase

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keren

I absolutely love KS.

My issue with Peter is that he’s so forced on us. WR isn’t the greatest actor too (and I am sure he’s a nice person). I rather see maxie with Chase. Chase is really growing on me and becoming one of my fav characters.

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Janell Wood

Great interview. 🙂

I’m rooting for an Amy/Chase pairing. I love Risa and want to see her featured more on the show.

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Becky

I like that!

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Lucy D

What a great idea

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Sandra John

Yes, I had forgotten about Amy. Amy and Chase might have some good chemistry together. I like the IDEA OF Peter and Maxie as a couple on set.

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Soaphound

Terrific idea, Janell. I’d love a “Chamy” pairing.

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Steve

Um, no. Chase will not be paired with a non-legacy character. After the truth comes out about the baby, let Chase be revealed as bi and pair him with Lucas.

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Timmm

Chase just doesnt become bi!

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Steve

Didn’t say “become”. I used the term revealed since he’s still new and we don’t know his entire backstory.

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Timmm

Amy? HELL NO!

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Cindy Maun

Love Kirstien’s Maxie. Enjoy her relationship with Nina! I’d like to see Naxie with Chase. Nathan first, if he comes back. If not Chase.

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Reed

I hop it isn’t chase I liked her scenes with Micheal

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Reed

Ordinarily, this “Reed” would not have had an opinion on this thread–and he definitely would have used spell-check. But, as long as I’m here, I might as well…you can’t pair Maxie with another cop, can we please try something new? Peter would be the logical choice, since the chemistry is there, and the story is already primed for it to unfold further. And how very gracious of Kirsten to stick up for her co-star, Wes, the actor and the character he portrays whom have been under siege, and viciously so, since he first stepped foot on set—or in the parking… Read more »

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Delphinia Littlejohn

I think Maxie should hook with Micheal

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Steve

That would be the ultimate legacy pairing, with Quartermaine, Spencer, Corinthos, Jones and Scorpio relations involved.

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Theresa

Maxie is the best ever!!! Everything she had to go thru felt like everything was real. She is so cute she is strong. I love them giving her the chance they gave her with Nathan. I’m sick of seeing Sam. No matter what she does. I usually just fast forward thru her scenes.

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Gail Dryden

Maxie and Chase make a great couple, since Nathan is gone, Maxie and Nathan were a great couple and it was sad when he died

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lari walter

I personally feel Wes Ramsey is an excellent actor. Having been a theater actor for years, I can honestly say unless you have acted you will never know how much depth you need to act with your eyes only. Wes has it in spades. You not only see his emotion, but also feel it. Love to see him with Maxie

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Lucinda

I think Maxie should be with Peter. They have so much chemistry together and they would never be boring.

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Cheryl Galope

Kristen Storm is one of the best actress on General Hospitl.Her story line rates as highly as the Luke ,Laura storyline.Kristen is Number 1 on my list for the Emmy Award!

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Becky

Why does it have to be Chase or Peter? Why can’t it be Spinelli again? I love Maxi and Spinelli! Then we get to see more of Spinelli. For some reason the partnership of Maxie and Chase just feels a little weak to me. Kind of like when she was with the other young doctor, Matt Hunter, she was married to.That relationship seemed rather weak and unremarkable to me, too. If not with Spinelli then I think I am team Maxter (Maxie/Peter).

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Timmm

Spinelli belongs on the Disney channel!

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Jimh

But they already have goofy…lol

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Juliana

Maxie and Peter would be great because he really really cares for her!

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Marjorie

I like Peter he’s been there for Maxie and delivered her baby. Maxie has a good relationship with him and he would do anything for her especially as he is Nathans brother. They make a great couple.

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bnedd@rogers.com

I find Maxine overbearing she needs to give Nina some space.

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Judy Todd

Please not Peter! Let Spinelli, come bk and get together with her .

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Soaphound

Judy, bless you. I’ve ALWAYS loved Spinelli with Maxie. They practically finish each other’s sentences and seemed to really have fun together. I miss Damien daily!

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Jane

I just love Kristen as Maxie, hope she wins an award for Nathan death scenes, I felt like I was right there with her, she made it feel so real. Personally I just was Maxie to be happy with whoever they chose for, but it is a soap opera and now love ever lasts. So for now just live Maxie and Nina have some good times together with baby James.

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Elaine

I like Chase but Peter has my vote. They have already formed a bond with friendship and he delivered her baby. I just don’t see any chemistry with Chase

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Anita Shockley

I would love to see her with Chase. She can forgive Peter but not enough to fall in love with him. Falling for Peter would be a betrayal to Nathan.

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Lucy D

BIG KS fan.

I don’t want her with Chase cause if you’re a cop and you’re involved with Maxie, you die.

I’m glad that she says WR has a great work ethic. But that doesn’t mean he’s good at his job–cause he’s not. I don’t care that he’s involved with LW, and don’t care that’s the reason he got his job (protestations aside, we all know that’s the truth).

I care that he is horrible at his job. Simply horrible.

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Soaphound

I know, Lucy. I hate to badmouth actors but WR is so amateurish to me in this role. When he grits his teeth and tries to look threatening, I start giggling uncontrollably. Some actors can survive miscasting (Meryl Streep often does) but not this actor. If I have to hear him swear revenge on Anna (who could flatten him with one arm tied behind her back) once more, I may die laughing.

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Lucy D

Agreed. it’s so bad it’s comical. The gritted teeth along with the furrowed brow. And the “dramatic breathing.”

The fact the character is an ass (no one disses Anna) makes it worse

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TRAE

Really? I feel like he is an amazing actor. I can feel things when he is in his scenes. I am sorry but there are a lot of actors on this show that barely show emotion and its the same in every scene. Its boring. Even fan favorites. Sam is a perfect example. She is so one dimensional that I can’t understand why people put her up on a pedastal. Same with Maurice. The only time he has been non one dimensional has been with Mike.

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Marilyn Ingledue

I really thought that Kirsten did a great job of acting thru Nathan’s death! I would like to see her have a good relationship with Micheal Corinthians. He is such a great guy and they both deserve to have a new love of they’re life! Good luck Kirsten with whatever they throw at you!

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Phyllis A Campbell

I think Michael is too young for Maxie.

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Margaret Simon

I’d like to see Maxie in a relationship with Chase, and Peter being a great brother in law to her and always have her back

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Antonette

I love the relationship Maxie has with NINA. I would love to see Naxie with Michael. I think they have good chemistry since he went with her to their la maz class. 2 broken souls. Maxie could give Michael an exciting life which I think he desperately needs

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Marilyn

I agree Antonette! I think they have a good chemistry too. Even if there is a few years difference in their ages I think they would be great together.

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Patrick

Michael, played by Chad Duell… has no life.. never has… and ditzy Maxie wouldn’t know the difference… so sure… go ahead.. pair them… and kick them to the curb. even I wouldn’t want this for Kirsten …. Michael , along with his parents.. CArly and Sonny… are what’s hurting GH and is making this show a wasteland. watching Max Gail… which was once and at the start.. a VERY effective story… WITH Max Gail… now.. it’s painful to watch his episodic loss.. with his mishaps… as we watch Maurice Benard’ Sonny react.. and I get pissed at him “logically” asking… Read more »

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Dee

I want to see maxie with chase .I believe they will make a great couple.

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Gusst

Maxie and chase

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Cheryl

I Absolutely Love Maxie!!!! I do think that Maxie should be with Chase, they pair well together. Kirsten Storms Needs to Win an Emmy❤️❤️❤️

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Lucky

Great interview. Kirsten has done an amazing job this year and delivered some powerful scenes. She has chemistry with everyone, so I don’t really care at this point who she ends up with, but I have always liked the idea of her and Michael, and I’ve liked the few scenes they’ve shared.

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Brenda

Peter!!!

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Ebweichert

I so hope she and peter get together! Chase is lovely but two cops too much! Seems like Maxie and peter could close some circles for them both. Maxie has grown so much and maybe she could pass that on in the name of all those who helped her by repaying the favor to Peter!

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su000

I don’t notice that Nathan is gone lol
I do not miss him..
Nathan, I liked him, but still his leaving has not left a void..

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Patrick

I don’t know.. at least with the attractive eye candy… that stud muffin.. was at least bearable.. now the ditzy chicks.. Maxie and Lulu.. back to the same tread.. of withstanding Peter August for however long… we get. until Frank Valentini gives the let… Peter August is GH new leading man. how insufferable.

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Patricia

I think Maxie and Michael should get together because Michael was with Maxie helping her at one of her pregant class

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cheryl silva

Love maxie…she is a great actress….Hope she stays around for a very long time. I would love for her to be involved with someone that can be so inlove with her like Nathan was.

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Steve

Ramsey would not be criticized so much if he wasn’t burdened with a character whose pure existence disgusts many long-term viewers. The concept of a Faison/Devane offspring goes against years of character formation and backstory.

If Ramsey had a different character, I’d doubt he would instill such visceral reaction from a large number of fans.

That said, Franco is a character that bothers many fans, but Howarth is never criticized for his acting. Ramsey doesn’t have that same cachet.

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Patrick

I love going against the grain.. any way… but I just question and am baffled that Roger Howarth, and Michael Easton… ADD in Wes Ramsey… get the STAR treatment.. because they once were STARS from OLTL… Franco and Finn are disaster.. to watch…. neither of them… have cemented their characters.. and it’s been upwards of 5 plus years.. for both of them.. as far as Wes Ramsey goes… yeah.. I will continue to stick it to him… that nepotism.. and Frank valentine lack of character… have hit this show with a whole lot of gape. disjointed.. continuity… no character appeal..… Read more »

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Timmm

Well, a lot of Maxie fans here. I am not one of them. I will say this, I am happy the actress is well again. And also, she did well in the Nathan funeral scenes. BUT, this interview bothers me! 1. Okay, she is buddy buddy with Valenti. He tells her everything. So what! If he wants one of his friends on the show, she is out! 2. Kirsten along with any of these other actors will never bad mouth anyone so we have to accept that Nina and Peter are the best and Kirsten will rush to Peter’s side… Read more »

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Patrick

thank you… Maxie is the new flavor of the month… of course she rocked @Ryan Peavy death… that was months ago… the writing has never truly written for the blond ditz that Maxie that viewers known her to be… like Jane Elliott and Finola Hughes.. and this is giving Kirsten Storms prop.. from her beloved fan base… SHE is propping … Wes Ramsey.

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rebecca1

Great interview. Surprised that she admitted Valentini gives her a heads up on her character and what’s coming down the pike; thought he didn’t do that. Also interesting that she said she gives suggestions about her story whereas Roger (in his interview said he never gets involved with that. If she didn’t have a boyfriend in real life I would have guessed she had a crush on Josh Swickard. (Can’t blame her if she did!) Seems like she’s hoping (pushing?) for a Maxi/Chase romance. Just an fyi, since many always bring up age; I think she’s 34 in real life… Read more »

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Mercedes Torres

The character of Maxie Jones has evolved so much, from a hair-brained, selfish girl to a thoughtful, reflective woman. She has flaws, but she’s human. The fact that she was able to forgive Lulu shows that. Kirsten Storms brings a lot of warmth to the character. She did an excellent job with the funeral scenes. I think Maxie would be good with Chase. They need to flesh out his character a little more before he’s paired with anyone though. A pairing with her husband’s brother would be too weird. That’s already being done with Curtis and Jordan.

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Satan

The only good outcome of a Maxie/Chase pairing is that it would be certain death for the airhog newbie Chase (as it is for any cop involved with Maxie. I can’t believe she’s even allowed to walk into the PCPD, given her body count) She shouldn’t be paired with Whiny Heiny under any circumstances, but if they go there, give him a PCPD badge, so at least we know it will be short term. or maybe just give Maxie a vacation so she can go back to Salem and redeem the Belle Black character from the disgusting hypocritical mother-killing mess… Read more »

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Patrick

I truly cannot see Maxie w/Chase. that would be wasting a seriously GOOD actor.. who can do it all… from comedic to drama to “playing” the field. he has all the requisite for all over the canvas. Maxie is too much … bubble head… OK she’s shown some growth with the death of Nathan. that being said.. she also isn’t doing any thing of note. SINCE THE WRITING STINKS. she’s truly a gem when it comes to being a BFF w/Nina. it’s been refreshing to see her and Nina SHARE their lives. AND because of her own child… just mixing… Read more »

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JMER

I love Kirsten, but she’s completely missing the reason fans dislike Peter so much. It’s NOT so much, because it looks like his hiring was because of the LW connection. It’s because TPTB had to completely change Anna’s history to accommodate his character and the character is a dud as written with more airtime than most.

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Violet Lemm

I like Maxie, but like Peter even more, and would like to see him with someone more interesting and dynamic. Maxie is pushy, and needs a weaker guy, that she can boss around,i.e Spinelli. I never thought she went well with Nathan, but I am in the minority here. I like Chase and Kiki as a couple. Now I see someone blaming Peter for changing Anna. For months, her SL, especially with poor Simon, have been boring as hell. They have no chemistry and he and Alexis have twice as much of everything together, bringing out the best in each… Read more »

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JMER

Yes, there are several things Anna is dying from including the Finn connection, having Faison’s son, and the blood condition. TPTB have been working OT to make her something she isn’t and I hope they’re kinder to Laura upon her return.

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Violet Lemm

I have a feeling that Laura will have a great reunion with her” husband,” if Ryan has anything to do with it. She may wish, she’d come back sooner.

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Karen McEachern

Kirsten is a fantastic actress – no doubt about it. Why do some viewers get into the personal lives of actors ? It is beyond my imagination. Those people should be blocked from the sites they do their rantings on. It’s a show. People are doing a job. AND they are doing it for our enjoyment. We have no business in their personal life.

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Maria

I’m hoping Maxie and Peter get together. I think Wes is extremely talented and a really handsome guy. Maxie and Peter have developed a bond and a friendship, they’re bonded through Nathan and the baby he helped deliver. I love their chemistry. It would be a good change from what we’re used to seeing with Maxie. I’m kind of bored seeing her date cops.

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wendy

I absolutely love KIRSTEN STORMS!!
she totally deserves an EMMY !! I love her with both Wes and Josh !
regarding WES RAMSEY ..I knew we, the fans were seeing a great actor when he had scenes with the BRILLIANT KATHLEEN GATI. she is one of my favorite actresses ( and a fellow Canadian ) and EXTREMELY funny one at that !! that WES stayed completely composed during his many scenes with her, says a lot about him !! I totally love him and his character ..who ever he ends up with !

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TRAE

I love Maxie and Peter together and I for one am glad they didn’t do the Chase/Maxie romance. I think that Maxie needs to move away from cops. I honestly think that Josh has chemistry with everyone. He and Emme (Lulu) have amazing chemistry. As far as Wes goes, it drives me batty that people think he isn’t talented or that he got his job because of Laura. Honestly, I find Wes’ acting amazing. I actually believe him when he is in a scene. There are several fan favorites that they have the same tone in pretty much every scene… Read more »

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Jessica W

If there is one thing KS does well, it’s funerals. I still remember Coppers like it was yesterday. KS was amazing. The character of Maxie came alive when she took over. It allowed the character to move from teenage angst on to the adult storylines. I’ve watched KS from Belle to Zenon to Maxie and everything in between, she puts in every ounce of herself in to her job.

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GH EP Frank Valentini On Taping the Sonya Eddy Tribute Episode: “It Was an Extraordinary Script, and It Was a Labor of Love That Day”

March 26, 2023

This week on General Hospital, the ABC daytime dramas series kicks off its 60th anniversary set of episodes, with what is sure to be the most emotional – the tribute episode for the late Sonya Eddy in honor of her beloved GH character, Epiphany Johnson.

GH’s executive producer spoke with Soap Opera Digest (in their latest issue on newsstands now), about how the show decided to handle the delicate subject of a real-life cast member’s passing and connect it to the story on the canvas of the soap opera.

In conjunction with GH co-head writers, Chris Van Etten and Dan O’Connor, the trio decided that if they weren’t ever going to be able to see Sonya as Epiphany again, that there was no way they were going to ever recast the role. Valentini shared: “We decided it was important to honor not only Sonya, but Epiphany and we wanted to dedicate a full entire episode all about that.”

The EP went on to give praise to his writers, and the cast for their performances when taping the episode: “I think everyone was touched by what the writer’s wrote. It was an extraordinary script and it was a labor of love that day in honor of Sonya, who was so incredibly loved by everybody in the cast and crew.

The way the death of Epiphany is structured on the airshows is key also to the upcoming Nurses’ Ball episodes set to air the following week. Frank expressed: “Epiphany is a very pivotal person in the Nurses’ Ball, so it’s almost like a part two (of her tribute).

The Sonya Eddy tribute episode airs Wednesday March 29th.

Are you looking forward to seeing how GH honors Sonya and the beloved Epiphany of GH? Comment below.

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General Hospital Alum Briana Lane Mourns the Loss of Her Husband

March 22, 2023

Heartbreaking news to report. Briana Lane, who took over the role of General Hospital’s Brook Lynn Quartermaine while Amanda Setton was away from the series, shared that her beloved husband, John Lange, passed away on March 14th.

Lane posted a photo of herself with John on her Instagram expressing: “I will love you forever my sweet John. Til we meet again.”

Photo: ABC

In August of 2020, Lane started subbing for Setton as Brook Lynn, and her performances won the hearts of GH fans. She stayed with the show till November of that year and returned one other time in 2022. In addition, Amanda received a Daytime Emmy nomination for her work in the Outstanding Guest Performer category in 2021.

As for the love story of Briana and John, they wed in December of 2016. As many know, Briana is not only a great actress, but also has a successful music career and John was very supportive of her professional life. Lange was remembered as a walking encyclopedia of television knowledge, a dog lover, and a lover of comedy.

Friends of Lane’s have set up a Go Fund Me page, to assist in giving John the memorial he deserves and to help Briana as she navigates this next chapter of her life.

Many of Briana’s former GH co-stars shared their grief and support in her IG post including: Kirsten Storms (Maxie) and Katey MacMullen (Willow).

Share your condolences for Briana on the loss of her husband in the comment section below.

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GH Alums Chloe Lanier and Johnny Wactor Guest Star on ‘Station 19’

March 15, 2023

You can catch two of your favorites, who you first came to know from their work on General Hospital, on tomorrow night’s March 16th episode of the ABC primetime drama, Station 19 (8 p.m. ET).

Look for Daytime Emmy-winner Chloe Lanier (ex-Nelle) and Johnny Wactor (ex-Brando) to appear within the hour-long show.

In the episode titled, “Even Better than the Real Thing”, Lanier will play the role of Ciara.

According to ABC in story: a simulation fire training goes dangerously wrong; Maya tries to make amends, and Bailey encourages Carina to listen; Jack’s sister shows up at the station with a friend, an injury and an attitude.

Chloe took to her Instagram to share, “I get into a bit of trouble on Station 19 this Thursday. Directed by the incomparable and lovely Paris Barclay! (I’m a big fan) Had such a great time working on this one and I can’t wait for you all to see it.”

Meanwhile, Wactor looks to be playing a fireman in the episode, and took to his IG and shared: “Catch me on Station 19 this Thursday, 3/16 at 8 PM. I’m excited. Too bad I can’t do a live watch party on here. I’ll have to do some research because a watch party would be fun!”

Will you be checking out Chloe and Johnny on Station 19? Comment below.