General Hospital
Kristen Vaganos Is New Molly Recast on General Hospital
There has been a turn over in the role of General Hospital’s Molly Lansing-Davis for the third time. All of this, since the departure of Haley Pullos due to her legal troubles stemming from a car crash back in April which has seen the actress charged with multiple felonies.
On Wednesday’s September 27th episode of the ABC daytime drama series, actress Kristen Vaganos has now stepped into the role, previously played by Holiday Mia Kriegel and Brooke Ann Smith.
There is no official word from GH as to the status of Pullos with the series.
Kriegel took over the role in May and Smith took over the part in mid-July. The character of Molly is currently involved in a major storyline, as she and TJ (Tajh Bellow) are having a baby via surrogacy.
According to her bio on IMDb, “Vaganos is an actor, writer, and producer from Philadelphia. She earned her BFA from NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts. Kristen is most widely known for starring in the 2021 Independent Feature, Obsessed with the Babysitter, recurring in the Amazon Prime series, Bulge Bracket; in WongFu’s rom-com series Dating for College, and as the titular ‘Lisa’ in the feature film, I Am Lisa, a revenge thriller which had its world premiere at the UK’s 2020 FrightFest, and for which a sequel is in development. She is also a performer on a house improvisation team at the renown Upright Citizens Brigade.”
So, what did you you think about Kristen taking on the role of Molly? Might she be the right fit for the part moving forward? Comment below.
Well, the episode hasn’t aired on HellCable yet, but at least she looks like she could be the sister of Sam & NuKristina… and is at least within the proper age range for the role.
shes 27
Haley is 25
Satan, I just finished watching her first episode and there’s a feeling of relief. She’s far more of a match, as you say, and her few lines show promise. I’m staying hopeful.
agree
The Brooke Ann Smith was a good actress but not convincing age wise. She could more likely be TJ’s step mom rather than his partner.
I didn’t think she was right for the role at all. There was zero chemistry between her and TB. I don’t think she was a good recast. It’s very hard to recast someone who originated the role. Just my opinion, and I respect yours.
i really liked her
No, no, no. Like this one even less than the last two! What are they doing reaching in the back of the closet for these people?
Specifically, what did you not like? She’s age appropriate, looks like she could really be related to Kristina and barely said anything yet. What’s not to like?
I think she looks like she could be Olivia’s daughter. The resemblance is pretty strong in my opinion.
I think she looks like a young Kate Jackson.
I don’t like the story line,, so I will have to take a break.
She didn’t say much in this episode but I already like her better than the last one. At least she’s not older than the actress playing TJ’s mom!!!
She barely had 4 lines in the show, and Kate Mansi basically owned her because the Molly character has been so mean to Kristina,I’m so glad she just said how happy she was and walked away. The character Molly needs to get over it. I hope the new actress can grab on the story and go for it!!
Yes, couldn’t agree more!
At least she’s more age appropriate. Poor Alexis trying to keep up with all her daughters.
Poor TJ…he never knows what partner is going to show up. LOL
Molly is working with the district attorney whatever..
The one being replaced now did not fit that Carrere..
She came off as too dense to have that job..
Anyways, Molly is a bore no matter who plays here..
And the Seagate story is a total sleeper..
Kill her character off enough of her
Must admit… have been skipping the Molly storyline. It just doesn’t hold my interest
More age appropriate as the last recast was actually ridiculous. The actress was way too old for the part and everybody knew it
Everyone except her brother, who must now be eating crow!
That’s hilarious, Scott. I was thinking the same thing. His sister never was on contract. He led with his heart but also led with false information… perhaps, wishful thinking on his part. Glad his sister is gone; her acting was pitiful and being 40 whatever… did not help whatsoever.
Well, HP is 25 so nununuMolly is age appropriate. She didn’t really have much to do or say. She must have gotten the call to be on set that morning. LOL!!! I guess she’ll be fine but who knew HP would be so hard to recast.
I feel so bad for Brooke Anne Smith. Some of the things said about this poor girl were excessive and vicious. They saw her name tagged in posts and still couldn’t take a break from the venom sent at this actress. GH fans are so nasty on Social Media. None of the other three soaps come close to their level of cruelty. Molly is a minor character. She’s done nothing for years. Why make such a big deal about it? Brooke Anne Smith was a good actress. She didn’t look anywhere close to 39. I hope she is able to shake off the abuse she took about her face, voice, etc and continues on with her career. Maurice Benard will hopefully reach out to her as he did to help Tyler Christopher. Mental health is a daily fight. Brooke Anne Smith must be at an all time low seeing fans pick her apart with gross jokes. It’s a soap. Not elected office. Treating this girl with some common decency isn’t too hard.
Completely agree. Disgusting behavior. And if her age hadn’t been on the internet, no one would even have known how old she is. She certainly didn’t look it.
She STILL didn’t fit the role. She, and her agent, had to know she was a poor match and still embarrassed themselves by taking it on. Desperation is never pretty
I agree with you! I have watched GH since the 70s and in these past years the fans have become very nasty! How about not watching and keep your nastiness at home!
I really think Brooke Smith is one of the nicest people! Years ago, I reached out to her when they had that show too close to home going and she was on. It was one of my favorite shows. I reached out to her to congratulate her and see if she would friend me on Facebook. Bit and I’m just a regular person. I had no idea GH fans were treating her so badly. Was more of just storyline. Her sisters were fighting so much when that wasn’t the case in the past. The writers the temporary writers are the ones at fault! That is totally sad. They’re messing with Brooke. She’s a nice person. I hope she can let it roll off her back.
I totally agree with you. What’s with the social media bullying?!!! Grow up people
Thanks GH comments are so nasty towards the actors/actresses. Cynthia Watros really takes a beaten. I try deleting ALL those comments. They’re so awful. Happy to read someone else agreeing. Please give this young lady a chance.
Apparently, it is.
I couldn’t agree more! She looked YEARS younger than her actual age and the fact that she had that “cutesy” voice for lack of a better word or phase as it escapes me at the moment seemed to make Brooke Anne Smith a good fit in my eyes as the original Molly did as well (and no I’m not one of those fans longing for GH to bring back the original as I believe she did way too much damage not just to herself but more so to other people and then walked away acting like she was blameless so would I take her back if I were GH? NO) so I think it was a big mistake to let Brooke Anne Smith go. I also agree with some others here that have responded that some of the fans here can be some of the nastiest/meanest I’ve seen. I’ve paid attention to other soap show postings and the degree of meanness on GH is unrivaled and the things that people find to be laser focused on is UNREAL like an actors age, lipstick transference on a cup, dirty feet bottoms. I mean when do they ever find time to pay attention to the actual storylines? ♀️ ♀️
All these recasts in such a short time make me think back to the character of Dawn Winthrop. When they couldn’t find the recast that worked the way they envisioned the character, they killed her off. Wonder if this will be the same thing?
Hey James – great minds think a like! I too thought of the revolving Dawns. While I theoretically wouldn’t be opposed to them offing Molly, the difference with two characters is Molly has been part of the canvas since birth. Dawn was introduced and all of a sudden she’s Monica’s never before heard of daughter and involved with Ned. Would’ve been interesting if social media was around back then to see instant reactions to Dawn.
Like you, I’ve been watching this crazy show off and on for over 45 years. Dawn Winthrop is definitely still in my top 5 of annoying characters that received too much focus (Peter August and Courtney Matthews being two others)
Third recast since May… that is insanity. I am hoping Kristen Vaganos sticks aorund, because she seems suited for the role of Molly. Mia Kriegel was a good fit in her final episodes (took some time to find her footing), but Brooke Anne Smith was simply miscast. Her talent was there, but she just… was not the fit for the role, regardless of being 39.
Vaganos seems like a good mix of Haley Pullos & Kriegel, so I’m all for this recast. She didn’t have much dialogue yesterday, so I am hoping that changes soon, so we can really get her vibe.
I don’t like Haley Pullos so I’m good with her never returning. I just don’t understand how they can’t find a good recast. They did a homerun with Kate Mansi as Kristina. Honestly, I thought (as I’ve said many times) Holiday Mia Kriegel, the first choice, was the best and would have been great. I don’t understand why they didn’t stick with her.
Several reports have said Holiday Mia Kriegel “wasn’t available” but it’s unclear why, or if she had another project lined up, why they couldn’t maybe have waited for her? I think at that time they still had hope Haley Pullos might be able to return so maybe they didn’t pursue her strongly? I suppose we will never truly know.
I agree with you
I’m surprised they never considered bringing back Kristen Alderson for the role, given how much GH loves bringing in former OLTL actors in new roles. Although, she likely would have been miscast too…
For the love of all that’s unholy, don’t even put that horrible thought out in the universe.
So glad they got rid of the last girl. She just was not a molly. Her baby voice was to much. I hope she finds another job of course, just not GH.
Haven’t seen her yet but she looks ok. Just hope she has a better voice than the last one. I really think there are way too many storylines & characters on GH. I speed through about half of them.
I have not seen yesterdays episode, I do know that anyone would be an improvement from whoever turned mature, grounded serious woman Molly into the giggly teenager from “gag me with a spoon” school of acting. I FFWD during those cringing screen. And where did all this hate for Kristina Davis come from? I don’t buy the whole makeover of the family.
Good. Hope this one doesn’t talk “baby talk”.
I really wasn’t comfortable with either of the last 2 I will let you regarding #3
I liked Smith playing the role of Molly….
She had many of the Molly mannerisms down pat.
I haven’t watched this week’s shows, usually catch up on the weekend, so I haven’t seen the third new Molly yet. But I will say, from everything I can tell, she seems like she might be a more appropriate actress for the part than the previous actress. I wish her well.
Has there ever been a show that recast the same character three times in one calendar year?
I feel bad for Brooke Ann Smith. She was totally miscast as Molly and it clearly wasn’t working, which is on the show, not her. She did her best to try and make it work. Some of the nasty, derrogatory comments I saw about her on social media and unfortunately on some other soap forums were just way over the line. But that’s the world we live in these days, where people feel emboldened to say whatever they want while hiding behind their phone or computer screens, and not have to face the consequences of those words.
Who is hiring these actors? I am sure they can be quite good but Molly is an extraordinary character and needs a special actress.
Wow
I think she’s gonna be great for the part. I didn’t like the last one much.
She has to be better than the last one, she just ruined that part.
The last Molly was a good actress, but what were they thinking casting someone so much older?
Actually, the writers destroyed the character. The character is now expendable. They totally changed her personality.and made her unlikeable,
I don’t think she’s the one, Kristen.The one before her was good!
I am happy to see Kristen take over the role of Molly as she seems more suited for the role than the previous actress.
Really like this Molly
She’s perfect
So much better so far than the other too. They just fit as Molly
I hope the original can get her job back
Yes..I’m definitely not feeling these Molly recast..I can’t enjoy the scenes..I try..it’s just not working for me..so I fast forward to the next scene
Instead if critiquing the actress why not her story line they wrote for this character. In my opinion I do not like what they are doing with her character and the actors who are only playing the part are catching the flack for the writers horrible storyline.
No one can replace Hailey as Molly if she can’t come back kill off her character.
COOL!!! Philly girl!! GO KRISTIN!!
Doesn’t fit, personality off, no bubblyness, voice off her and TJ not same. I’ve been watching for over 50 years. I have seen comings and goings of the staff. Like the Nicholas actor you have now, don’t think it
is good. Not convincing to me.
No!!! I don’t like that actor in playing Nick
I’m glad to see a different Molly. I didn’t feel the chemistry between her and TJ. She was to skinny for the part a d her nose really stuck out like a sore thumb.
The newest Molly looks more like a Davis sister and seems more age appropriate. She looks similar to Sam, but I must admit I’m still having a hard time with the new Krissy. Kate is very talented but Lexi will always be my Kristina.
I just want to say to those of you that are being rude with your comments about these actresses are uncalled for. If you don’t like them playing a specific roll then all you have to say is that you don’t think that person is right for that specific character and be done with it. There is no need to belittle that person. Think if that was you or your child that people were talking about that way, would you like it? I’m guessing you wouldn’t. You can express your opinion without using hurtful words about someone! Please be a little more respectful when choosing your words because words do hurt and they can do a lot of damage.
Don’t care for her. She’s nothing special
I have been LOVING GH recently. I usually watch 5-10 episodes at a time on Hulu, but lately I can’t wait to tune in everyday!
Yes she is
As suspected, Jacinda Bracken got a one way ticket out of Port Charles, thus ending the run of Paige Herschell as the escort-turned-girlfriend of Michael Corinthos (Rory Gibson). The story turn took place on the Tuesday, August 11 episode of General Hospital.
After Jacinda drugged Willow (Katelyn MacMullen) by spiking her iced coffee, and Michael finding Willow drugged out in front of their kids, Amelia and Wiley, he knew he had to break things off with her.
Michael gave Jacinda enough money to get out of town and start a new life for herself, because given these recent developments, Willow will use this against him to gain full custody of his children. In their final scenes, Michael and Jacinda said a heartfelt goodbye to one another.
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THE HISTORY OF JACINDA BRACKEN
According to Soap Opera Digest, a GH rep confirmed that today marked Paige Herschell’s final appearance in the role and that her exit was indeed, storyline-dictated. Herschell had originally auditioned for the role of Blaze a few years back. That part went to Jacqueline Grace Lopez.
Later, Herschell was brought in for a short stint beginning in April 2025, as the escort hired by Nina (Cynthia Watros) and Portia (Brook Kerr) to paint Drew (Cameron Mathison) in a bad light. So with Nina and Portia supplying her with ketamine, she drugged Drew. Next, Jacinda was able to get the then congressman to do liquor shots off her body in front of everyone at the Savoy Nightclub. After Drew made a public spectacle of himself, Nina paid Jacinda to leave town and she wound up in Australia.
However, by September of 2025, Jacinda was back in town, where she agreed to pretend to be Michael’s girlfriend for appearances sake and to give him an alibi on the night Drew Cain was shot. The arrangement eventually turned into genuine feelings for one another.
Back in April of 2026, Paige celebrated her one-year anniversary with GH as Jacinda and posted on Instagram,”Holy smokes! It’s been one year since Jacinda was introduced on Genera Hospital. I’m so grateful to this show for the work! Thank you to the amazing fans and the awesome cast and crew! One year! Holy moly! Jacinda- you continue to surprise me.” Fast-forward and now by August, Herschell has wrapped her run.
So, with the news of Jacinda’s departure on GH, are you glad Michael sent her packing. or were you hoping that Michael and Jacinda would wind up a bonafide couple that would go on for quite some time? Let us know via the comment section below.
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?
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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