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
In a surprise appearance on the Monday, October 12 episode of General Hospital, Parry Shen and Lydia Look returned to the canvas as Brad Cooper and Selina Wu, as the Wu crime family was bidding for the Port Charles piers up for auction!
Sonny (Maurice Benard) and Ric (Rick Hearst) are completely floored when Selina strolled into the Metro Court conference room with her nephew and former GH lab tech, Brad Cooper, by her side.
This is the first time GH viewers have seen the character of Selina Wu since back in July of 2025. Previously, Sidwell (Carlo Rota) framed Selena for the firebombing of Charlie’s pun that put Sonny’s daughter Kristina (Kate Mansi) in grave danger. GH fans recall it was the late Marco Rios (Adrian Anchondo) who saved Kristina from the fire. In story to avoid Sonny’s wrath, Selina fled the country.
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SURPRISE NEW PIER OWNER IS REVEALED
When Selina entered the conference room on today’s GH, she told Sonny the entire Sidwell debacle was “water under the bridge,” and he agreed. “I have no issue with you,” Sonny said in return.
In order to secure her bid for the piers, Selina explained Brad stepped in to make the necessary arrangements while she was trying to get herself get back to the United States. Sonny tells Brad, “You’re not going to get those piers!”
When it’s time for Ezra Boyle (Daniel Cosgrove) to reveal the winning bid for the piers, seated in the room are potential buyers: Drew Cain (Cameron Mathison), Valentin Cassadine (James Patrick Stuart), and JJE executive, Hudson Parker (Troy Lennon Appel).
Suddenly, Ezra reveals that JJE secured the piers and the winning bid as Josslyn Jacks (Eden McCoy) made a surprise entrance as the new pier owner. How did Josslyn do it? Watch the clip below where prior to the final bids being announced, the WSB agent rigged the computer system!
So, glad to see Brad Cooper and Selina Wu back in action? Do you hope they stay for a bit? What do you think of Josslyn getting the piers? Is this how she sets out to destroy Sonny? Share your thoughts via the comment section below.
This week on all-new episodes of General Hospital, official spoilers for the ABC daytime drama series, and the just released video teaser, reveal that several women are in serious peril, but in very different ways.
First, Lulu (Alexa Havins) finds out that Willow (Katelyn MacMullen) is suing her for libel! Looks like Willow took Chase’s (Josh Swickard) advice to fight back on these “allegations” levied by an “out-of-it “Jenz Sidwell (Carlo Rota) who now claims everything he told Lulu in their recorded interview was a lie. However, the GH faithful viewers know what Sidwell said is true.
Willow is ready to prove her innocence to the Quartermaines too after entering their home. Will anyone be able to crack Willow and get her to admit to all she has perpetrated, but in a court of law, so she can be sentenced for some of her crimes, or will she continue to walk around Port Charles forever unscathed?
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A SONNY TAKEDOWN
Meanwhile, Josslyn (Eden McCoy) wants to take down Sonny (Maurice Benard). So, she has decided to leverage being forced by the WSB to take the CEO position of her father’s company, JJE, in order to do so.
Sonny contends he has gone straight and is no longer in the mob, but try as he might, he may have to fall back into his old ways so people see the light!
Knowing Josslyn, and everyone else refuses to believe he had nothing to do with the prison beatdown of Curtis (Donnell Turner) and Sidwell, Sonny says, “If Josslyn thinks I’m gonna let her destroy me. She’s dead wrong.”
ROSES AND CAR TROUBLE
Meanwhile, looks like Trina’s stalker is amping up their obsession. Now, at her latest musical gig at the Cat’s Eye Lounge, she receives a card and a bouquet of roses. The card reads, ‘From your biggest fan.”
Later, we see Trina sitting in her car having trouble getting it to start. Suddenly, there is a knock on her car window. Quinn (Jequan Jackson) is standing there with a smile on his face, and says, “Car trouble?” Trina is startled. Is Quinn just there to help out, or is something more heinous about to go down? Stay tuned.
Now below, take a look at more GH spoilers for the week of October 12-16.
MONDAY, OCTOBER 12
Drew confronts Lulu. Dante has questions for Sidwell. Trina is under surveillance. Emma supports Gio. A winning bid is made for the piers.
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 13
Carly surprises Valentin. Drew lays out his plan. Dante encourages Lulu. Sonny targets a new rival. Elizabeth wants answers.
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 14
Jason is taken to task. Tracy voices her concern. Brook Lynn is given food for thought. Michael reflects on his past. Britt defends Lucas.
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 15
Sonny and Ric plot. Joe questions Willow. Josslyn defends herself. Chase ponders his future. Monet advises Curtis.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16
Britt is triggered by Jason. Trina is in need of rescue. Ric takes on a new client. Elizabeth and Dante get closer. Gio has second thoughts.
Check out the official GH promo for this week entitled, “Dangerous Obsession” below, followed by our recent chat with Tabyana Ali on her latest stalker storyline and more, via the Michael Fairman Channel.
Now weigh-in: At this point, who do you think will be revealed as Trina’s stalker? How will Josslyn try to destroy Sonny and how will he counter her maneuver? Are you sick and tired of Willow never paying for any of her crimes? Let us know via the comment section below.
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‘General Hospital’ Alum Eva LaRue Talks Guest Performer Daytime Emmy Nod With Maurice Benard: ‘I Only Have a Nomination Because of You’
It was back in episodes of June of 2025 that saw the undoing and ultimate death of Natalia Rogers-Ramirez after complex and poignant scenes delivered by soap opera vet, Eva LaRue on General Hospital. Prior to her demise, Sonny (Maurice Benard) had Natalia believing they were going to head out of the country and set up their lives together, only for Sonny to pull out at the last moment after learning of all of Natalia’s deception.
Throughout her run on GH, LaRue’s Natalia became one of the most hated characters of the year, especially because of the character’s bigotry against her own gay children, Marco (Adrian Anchondo) and Blaze (Jacqueline Grace Lopez), and that she was revealed to be the ex-wife of Jenz Sidwell (Carlo Rota). But even with all that, Eva triumphed and secured a Daytime Emmy nomination going into the 53rd annual Daytime Emmy Awards on October 30 in the Outstanding Guest Performance in a Daytime Drama Series.
LaRue faces tough competition from the other nominees that include: Christopher Sean (Paul, Days of our Lives), Jasmine Burke (June Hughes, Beyond the Gates), Jeff Kober (ex-Cyrus Renault, General Hospital), and Ray Wise (ex-Ian Ward, The Young and the Restless).
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EVA LARUE SCORED HER FOURTH EMMY NOMINATION
Now, on a new Sunday, October 11 edition of Maurice Benard’s mental health series, State of Mind, the two former co-stars talked about LaRue’s fourth Daytime Emmy nomination. She previously won an Emmy for her work as as Celeste Rosales on The Young and the Restless in this same category in 2020, and was nominated three other times including this year.
The others were for co-writing the song, “Dance with You Again” for All My Children in 2004 and in 1997 in the Supporting Actress category her role as Mario Santos on the beloved ABC soap opera.
Speaking on her nomination, LaRue says it’s Maurice who was truly helped her deliver her performances. “I only have a nomination because of you,” she said to the three-time Daytime Emmy winning Lead Actor. “You said to me that you were going to get nominated.” Eva added, “God bless the writers because they wrote some fantastic stuff for me to go out on.”
Maurice responded, “You had levels in your work that day that we did those scenes. But you were on fire!”
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MAURICE BENARD’S BOLD EMMY PREDICTION
Explaining the category she is nominated for to Benard, LaRue said, “I’m nominated for Outstanding Guest Performance in a Daytime Drama Series. So (the category) was those of us who were like not on contract, but we were there for a while. I mean now, I feel like that guest thing is so much more competitive than it ever was, because so many of the soap operas are taking people off contract, which then throws them into the Guest category.”
Benard, who shares he has great Emmy karma predicting the acting awards on daytime’s biggest night, made his bold 2026 prediction sharing his pick. “I would say you’re gonna win (to LaRue). And I would say if not, it’s between you and somebody else. There’s no reason why you wouldn’t win for the ‘Guest’ category.”
You can watch part 1 of the conversation between Eva LaRue and Maurice Benard on State of Mind below. With part 2 being released next Sunday on October 18.
Now, let us know, do you think Eva has a chance at grabbing the gold for her work as Natalia-Rogers Ramirez on General Hospital? Would you like to see her win? It’s been a very heavy time for Eva after just recently losing her brother. Let us know your thoughts via the comment section.
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