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Y&R Wins Drama Series, Jason Thompson and Heather Tom Take Top Acting Honors During 47th Annual Daytime Emmys
The 47th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards were presented tonight on CBS in the first virtual Emmys ceremony and broadcast.
It was CBS’ The Young and the Restless that won big on the night taking home 8 trophies; including Outstanding Drama Series, and one for Lead Actor for Jason Thompson (Billy Abbott), who finally won an Emmy on his sixth acting nomination, but first for Y&R.
In an historic moment, The Bold and the Beautiful’s Heather Tom (Katie) tied Erika Slezak (Ex-Viki, OLTL) by winning a record-tying sixth Daytime Emmy for her role as Katie Logan Spencer in the Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series category.
Tamara Braun (Ex-Kim, General Hospital) won her second Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series award having won years earlier for her work Ava Vitali on Days of our Lives. Bryton James (Devon, Y&R) won for the Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series, his second Emmy but first in more than 13 years. He previously won for Younger Actor in a Drama Series.
General Hospital and The Bold and the Beautiful were the next shows that won the most Emmys for the night with 4
In a statement, NATAS, President and CEO, Adam Sharp shares: “Tonight, we did not let the worldwide pandemic of COVID-19 keep up from honoring some of the most talented contributors to our Daytime Television community. We celebrated not only the best programming and performances of the last year, but reflected on the legacy of Daytime’s biggest moments and icons.”
The broadcast was produced by NATAS and Associated Television International.
Below are the winners in the daytime drama and digital drama categories revealed tonight:
Outstanding Drama Series
The Young and the Restless
Outstanding Digital Drama Series
The Bay
Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series
Jason Thompson, The Young and the Restless
Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series
Heather Tom, The Bold and the Beautiful
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series
Tamara Braun, General Hospital
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series
Bryton James, The Young and the Restless
Outstanding Younger Performer in a Drama Series
Olivia Rose Keegan, Days of our Lives
Outstanding Guest Performer in a Drama Series
Eva LaRue, The Young and the Restless
Outstanding Writing Team in a Drama Series
The Bold and the Beautiful
Outstanding Directing Team in a Drama Series
General Hospital
Outstanding Technical Team for a Drama Series
General Hospital
Outstanding Multiple Camera Editing for a Drama or Digital Drama Series
General Hospital
Outstanding Lighting Direction for a Drama or Digital Drama Series
The Bold and the Beautiful and Dark Web (Tie)
Outstanding Casting for a Drama or Digital Drama Series
EastSiders
Outstanding Music Direction and Composition for a Drama or Digital Drama Series
Days of our Lives
Outstanding Live and Direct to Tape Sound Mixing for a Drama Series
The Young and the Restless
Outstanding Art Direction/Set Decoration/Scenic Design for a Drama or Digital Drama Series
The Young and the Restless
Outstanding Costume Design for a Drama or Digital Drama Series
The Bold and the Beautiful
Outstanding Hairstyling for a Drama Series
The Young and the Restless
Outstanding Makeup for a Drama Series
The Young and the Restless
So, what do you think about this year’s winners? Were you thrilled or was your favorite snubbed? Share your thoughts via the comment section below.
Michael Fairman TV will be updating this post throughout the evening,
For me the night was ruined by Heather Tom’s ridiculous win for Best Actress ): I am so heartbroken! Once again Maura West is robbed! Heather Tom was hardly on B&B during 2019 and we’ve seen her shtick time and time again. I really hope she will stop submitting from now on.
Glad for Jason Thompson, Tamara Braun, Olivia Rose Keegan, and Eva LaRue, and GH’s Directing Team win, but Y&R had a lackluster year – I think GH shot it’s chances by submitting that weird Christmas Carol episode and should have just done back to back Oscar’s death episodes instead.
How is it that CBS broadcasts the awards and CBS winds up winning 6 of the 9 major awards? Hmmm…
I expected Bryton James to win but disappointed that Chandler Massey or Paul Telfer didn’t win.
I will never get over the terrible choice of Heather Tom for Best Actress. If they were going to rob Maura yet again they could have gone for Arianne Zucker instead. It was beyond irritating!
Agree on the Heather Tom win, I’m sorry but lets be truthful here, she wins because she what a good cryer? every time she wins if you look at the reels all she’s doing is crying dramatically. At this point you can’t fault her, she’s figure out what makes the dumb voting panel whose easily manipulated. Somebody told them, if someone cries that’s really hard and emotional to do so reward them, lol, omg. I’ll be truthful I was bias and would of been happy with Any of the two GH leading ladies winning but also to note its scrary she’s gonna end up possibly having some record as the actress with the most Emmy win, and she’s probably going to achieve that record crying her way through it.
Well said, Freeman!!!!! I knew that CBS would do this again – they do this every time they produce the show.
What does CBS have to do with this?
the YOUNG AND THE Restless: “won” for no other reason, than the death of;
Kristoff St. John
Neil Winters’
Heather Tom is good
happy for Jason
whomever the panel : just solidified and cemented the “lackluster” doldrum
Heather Tom WINS again… one more and she’s ??? the best their is…
what a fucking gag
put us out of our misery… and junket this shit
Patrick she’s gonna cry her way into the record books. Somebody gotta tell this panel that crying doesn’t make you a great actor.
Who won Younger Performer?
Olivia Rose Keegan won for her crazy Claire who tried to murder Ciara. She was great! I was rooting for Eden McCoy but ORK was great too!
Olivia Rose Keegan as Claire won. She was so good at playing s kook,trying to kill off her Aunt Ciara, amount others.
Congratulations to #YR on a big night for the show. 8 trophies is nothing to sneeze at. My three jaw drppers were #YR not snagging Special Class Special, #BandB winning Writing (which #YR should have won) and Christel Khalil not winning Supporting Actress.
I was stunned KSJ’s tribute didn’t win Special Class Special but I had a feeling Sesame Street 50th would be their threat.
I was disappointed Christel Khalil didn’t win but Tamara Braun was the favorite to win.
I’m cool with B&B winning Writing. The baby Beth reveal was Writing.
As much as I still watch Y&R, I just can’t believe they won for Outstanding Drama. So much of the show is unwatchable and has been for years. I would have gone for B&B or DAYS but I’m not on the “blue ribbon panel” so…
Did you think the death of legendary Neil Winters (Real life death of KSJ) would lose???
I hope that was Tom’s last Emmy. Enough.
Jason Thompson…..FINALLY!! Heather Tom, I wasn’t expecting her to win Lead Actress.
Lol Joel Heather Tom will continue to win, she is a wonderful actress and deserves her Emmy wins.
And so, the annual travesty known as the Daytime Emmy Awards saunters on…
Nominating shows for Drama Series in a number of categories for which there is a pool of only four possibilities is the height of absurdity.
No award for DOOL other than Outstanding Music Direction and Composition?
Another win for Heather Tom? Really?
And is it truly acting when, as an actor, you’re eulogizing a character, played by another actor who tragically passed away, an actor who has been your screen partner (and ostensibly friend) for many years for whom you have personally been mourning?
I’m commenting specifically on your last point: “And is it truly acting when, as an actor, you’re eulogizing a character, played by another actor who tragically passed away, an actor who has been your screen partner (and ostensibly friend) for many years for whom you have personally been mourning?”
This is obviously directed against Bryton James’s win for Best Supporting Actor. Yes, his reel BEGAN with a scene from Neil’s funeral – scenes we all knew brought back feelings associated with Kristoff’s death.
However, this was only ONE SCENE of SIX included in Bryton’s Emmy reel. It simply set the stage for a reel with scenes which effectively told Devon’s story throughout the whole year. A story which began with loss and grief – not just for Neil but also for Hilary (in fact focused more on fictional Hilary than on Neil). The scenes move Devon from being mired in his grief and affected by panic attacks which he, at first, brushes off to scenes in which he acknowledges his grief and is able to move on and find new love with Elena. Bryton then included two additional scenes with Elena in which Devon emotionally dealt with his desire to honor Neil’s and Katherine’s legacies and his having been frustrated and angered by letting himself get caught up in the will mess. In other words, all the key points of Devon Hamilton’s 2019 story – not just ONE funeral eulogy scene.
To further illustrate my point, may I suggest looking to Mr. Fairman’s personable and informative interview last night with Bryton – an interview in which Bryton spoke about Brytni Sarpy (Elena) having been in 90% of his reel. Elena was NOT at the funeral, so that leaves a whole lot of reel we did not see.
That I am submitting this post shows the need for the Daytime Emmy organization to do as they have done in past years and release the COMPLETE REEL instead of picking ONE scene from the reel to show the public. Very misleading.
One futher point about “acting” grief where emotions echo such a real-life experience. Perhaps, because these emotions are so real and so raw, the acting challenge is in delivering them in character rather than as yourself. Just a thought.
I expected Bryton James to win but I disagreed with the choice and was really disappointed. I was so hoping they would come to their senses and the panelists would recognize great acting: Chandler Massey or Paul Telfer! I find Devon to be a boring and dull character, I never enjoy his acting. Competence shouldn’t win Emmys, great acting ought to win. I read what was in Bryton James’s reel and saw those scenes – I believe he won not due to his acting but for other reasons entirely. I think these panelists really need to watch more daytime television. There were four nominees who were way more deserving than Bryton James.
So you’re saying Bryton wasn’t deserving Freeman?
Agree. Devon is the most boring. I hope this doesn’t mean story.
Hello Aurora! And Bam! You really put me in my place! And quite respectful while doing so.
Sincerely, I appreciate your reply, as you have not only provided a differing view, you have eloquently and comprehensively backed up your premise.
In my defense, it seems that the success of Y&R at the Emmys this year is, in large part, an emotional reaction to the sad and tragic death of Kristoff St. John. We’ve seen countless emotional reactions pervade many an awards show of multiple genres. Also, many awards shows tend to reward the same actors/actresses repeatedly with wins and nominations (e.e., Heather Tom and Bryton James, respectively, although James did indeed win this year).
But here’s where my credibility further erodes: I stopped watching Y&R years ago. Further, I was never a fan of Devon and felt that James’ acting was overrated (for instance, garnering acting nominations during years when his storyline was minimal). So my comment on his win this year is based on my own bias as well as what I’ve read and surmised at this website.
Your final paragraph is especially pertinent and insightful: “One further point about ‘acting’ grief where emotions echo such a real-life experience. Perhaps, because these emotions are so real and so raw, the acting challenge is in delivering them in character rather than as yourself. Just a thought.”
So, Aurora, you have successfully shredded my gut reaction to James’ win. And I thank you for educating me and providing me with substantive, valid counterpoint. Best to you, Friend!
Quite refreshing responses – kudos to the both of you. There needs to be more mature dialogue & debate like this in the world… may your tribe increase!
The sentimental vote is the reason he won. Bryton was not the best actor in the category. As for the full reel, I am sure it had other scenes, but the clip that was released to the public was all about Neil’s funeral. It was the real life grief talking in those scenes for him instead of acting. Isn’t that fair to say, CR?
Not really because, as I said to James: “One futher point about “acting” grief where emotions echo such a real-life experience: Perhaps, because these emotions are so real and so raw, the acting challenge is in delivering them in character rather than as yourself.”
This is what I saw Bryton doing – feeling deeply for his (Bryton’s loss) of Kristoff but working even harder as an actor to deliver his eulogy as his character Devon expressing grief for his loss of Neil – NOT as Bryton. Overcoming one’s natural expression of emotion to react IN CHARACTER requires even greater acting control, finesse and talent. At his best (as I think he was here, Bryton plays his scenes with the subtle nuance and quiet subtext I enjoy so much.) BTW, I’m far from the only one with this opinion: I just listened to a whole podcast panel praise this scene for the same reason.
An added thought: Don’t most actors draw from the well of their own personal experiences to portray emotions?
James…as always, you are PERFECTLY SPOT ON!!!!! Oh…and to me, Heather Tom has enough Daytime Emmy Awards!!!!! ENOUGH ALREADY!!!!!
Talk to ya’ later.
Have a good one, Brother.
Heather Tom wkn for The Bold & The Beautiful. She use to be on Y&R years ago as Victoria.
Correction: Heather Tom is on The Bold and the Beautiful NOT The Young and the Restless.
Enjoyed the award show. Happy with the winners especially Y&R winning Drama Series for the 11th time ❤️
Unless you are a long time viewer, you won’t remember that Heather played the teenage Victoria
I do remember her as Victoria but she’s now on B&B…… RESPECT THAT
Jason Thompson’s win was a LONG time coming. He’s a fantastic actor that was robbed time and again on GH. He turns in consistently solid performances and can make the best out of any material he’s given.
As for Heather Tom, she’s also a fantastic actor, but I don’t think she deserved the win this year. Maura West was robbed after giving such phenomenal performances during the Kevin/Ryan story. This is like what happened a few years ago when Eileen Davidson won instead of Nancy Lee Grahn, who clearly deserved the win that year.
I was most disappointed that Jon Lindstrom and Eden McCoy didn’t win. I thought it was Eden’s year with the scenes surrounding Oscar’s death, which she was tremendous in. Congrats to Tamara Braun, btw. This was a reminder of how good she can be, but also of how much GH wasted her talents for most of her tenure this go around.
Was really rooting hard for Jon Lindstrom after he didn’t win last year. I’m happy for Jason Thompson, he’s deserved an Emmy for years since his days on GH. But it’s a real shame that Jon gets totally shutout both years for his stellar work during the Kevin/Ryan arc. And unless they choose to continue that story down the road, I don’t know that he’ll get many more opportunities, since he’s been almost non-existent on screen minus this story.
Heather Tom over Maura West or Arianne Zucker, collective groan! I swear sometimes these voters don’t actually watch the reels and just select the familiar name.
I recorded the show and fast forwarded through most of it, except the soap categories, so it was a nice tidy 35-40 minutes of viewing for me. Wasn’t there a way they could have done live acceptance speeches via Zoom, rather than the dull, emotionless pre-recorded speeches?
I felt the exact same way. The problem is these panelists don’t watch the shows so they don’t know that Heather Tom was hardly on her show in 2019. I too was rooting for Jon Lindstrom, Eden McCoy and MAURA WEST, with Arianne Zucker another acceptable choice. JT ought to have won for playing Dr. Patrick Drake but at least he did excellent work.
I was really upset with the merging of the younger acting categories. This robbed William Lipton and/or Garen Stitt from an Emmy – but knowing what poor choices the panelists make they would have screwed that category up too.
I administer the Goldies on Goldderby. We get dozens of voters and Jason Thompson and Bryton James got zero votes! (Our winners were Roger Howarth and Jon Lindstrom, who we had in the Supporting Actor category). Heather Tom was cited by only 1 voter! (Maura West won in a landslide). Suzanne Rogers won our Supporting Actress award in the biggest landslide of all (Tamara Braun came in 3rd place). For the first time ever GH won almost all the awards including Series (Y&R got zero votes!), Directing and Writing. We had split younger acting categories and Eden McCoy and Garen Stitt were our winners. What do we do differently? We don’t do reels, we honor the whole entire year’s worth of work. The results are therefore not only different but imo much much much better!
Agree 100%. I despise that they merged the younger acting categories. Don’t recall anyone clamoring for that change to be made. They tried to fix something that wasn’t broken and in the process the guys ended up getting excluded. William Lipton and Garren Stitt should have definitely both been nominated, and it was an outright travesty that neither was.
If there was one thing I could tell the Emmy producers, it would be to reverse this stupid, unnecessary change they made, and give the younger guys and girls their own categories again next year.
Let’s be honest, Maura could win an Emmy every year, she’s that damn good in everything she does. She has three on the mantle already, so I’m not gonna shed any tears, but I really thought she had a strong chance this year with the reel she submitted. She’ll be back again, no question.
Jon Lindstrom on the other hand, I’m gutted for him, because of how good he was, and because his window is more than likely closed, unless GH all of a sudden starts featuring him again. Never say never. I hate to keep going back to last year, cause I love Maurice Benard and was happy to see him back on that stage 16 years after his previous win, but last year was really Jon’s year.
Freeman – I agree 100%. Y&R has gone downhill, so seeing them get all those awards was quite comical. The GH actors you mention had far more impressive scenes throughout the year. This is why I ignore these awards.
Olivia was amazing as Claire on Days and totally deserves to win an Emmy.
Olivia Rose Keegan from DOOL. She was really good at trying to kill her Aunt Ciara,amoung others.
Where do you begin. Bold and Beautiful should have won Best Drama along with their win for Best Writing. Bell did a great job with the Baby Beth storyline hands down! It brought practically the entire cast into the storyline and had a very dramatic ending. If not Bold, then General Hospital should have won Best Drama with the Kevin/Ryan murder storyline, the baby swap storyline featuring Michael’s real child and the death of popular character Oscar. But I agree that the Scrooge feature was not the best reel and GH was still able to nab Best Directing. Jon Lindstrom and Maura West should have snapped up BOTH Best Acting categories for the Kevin/Ryan storyline. But OK with ex-GH Jason Thompson winning after many snubs! Love Heather Tom but she can cry me a river better than Kim Zimmer did as Reva Shayne Lewis on GL. And the Best Supporting Actress should have gone to Annika Noelle for Bold but Tamara Braun was my second choice anyway. I am not familiar with Keegan’s work but Eden McCoy should have won for General Hospital with the Oscar storyline. And the fact that The View won anything was annoying. The only “info” you get from that bunch is that they hate the Republicans and President Trump – end of story and end of that show.
I was thrilled to see all the wins for Y&R – (too bad Gina T) was replaced during this time period. Had she not been replaced I am sure she would have been nominated again.
Big fan of Bold & Beautiful, however, Heather Tom really, how many times does she need to put her name in, we got it you won a lot, but give others a chance. I was really hoping Katherine Kelly Lang would win, she’s was due after being on the show since day one and her acting is just as good as Heather’s . Lang was robbed again.
Overall the Emmy show though different during these dark times, the show was a hit and they it was done was classy & fun.
The Talk ladies get an A+
Ms. Olivia Rose Keegan. “MY” Star…. nest graduate
she’s marvel’ous to watch… it took three years in a row nominated… so be it
respectively, she “lost” out to :
2018 Chloe Lanier, Nelle @GH
2019 Hayley Erin, Kiki @GH
WANT THIS TO BE KNOWN: @Josselyn, Eden McCoy, does not deserve to win an emmy. Thankfully, those “better” years are behind her… YES @Oscar made her better.. a maturity. no more… she’s bland just like momma
Olivia Rose Keegan ! you ring it up … you delight, for a newbie… stronghold
Jon Lindstrom : is a fantastic “MAN” . woot woot hotted out ! yes, he should have taken home GOLD last year… that’s the travesty… seeing Maurice Bernard waste … he relies so heavily on his dullard troupe… Max Gold won that emmy for him. nuff said.
Jason Thompson , is a delight to the senses… YEAH, He triggers
I mostly know him from @General Hospital… dag didn’t he swag man up before settling down with Robin … Dr. Drake any one !?!? DR DRAKE ANY ONE … YIKE’
he’s graced OUR screen , since 2005. @GH
Thompson confirmed his exit from General Hospital. He last appeared on January 7, 2016.
it was announced that Thompson would join The Young and the Restless as Billy Abbott; he first appeared on January 10, 2016
can you imagine exiting one role January 7, 2016 AND THREE DAYS LATER.. January 10, 2016 he’s Billy Abbott !!!!!
Jason Thompson has delivered from year 2005… watching him grow and ADD his OWN
He deserves best lead actor
as long as he acknowledges Amelia Heinle. Amelia Heinle brought her own to Biller Miller and even Michael Muhney.
I enjoyed the show & thought they did a great job considering circumstances. As I try to support 3/4 remaining shows, never been a B/B fan, I think for the most part selections were good. I do agree with Maura West not winning; she never takes a scene off. Days acting is almost like watching actors in an over the top Monty Python movies at times, too melodramatic and with the writing, I’m not surprised they didn’t win. Do think next year, Stephen Nichols will be a front runner for leading actor for Days, he has been putting on a master class since his return the end of last year. Days may win for best show too as most of the time jump stories heated up this year.
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Jacob Martinez is ‘Days of Our Lives’ New Javi Hernandez Replacing Al Calderon in the Role
Finally! The casting has been revealed as to just who would be Al Calderon’s successor in the role of Days of our Lives, Javi Hernandez. On Friday, April 30, the long-running soap opera revealed Jacob Martinez is taking on the part and he will first be seen this coming June 30th and then on all-new episodes streaming on Peacock.
As previously reported, the popular Calderon exited the soap opera last year to join the cast of the NBC primetime medical drama, Brilliant Minds as nurse Nico Silva, who in May will air the remainder of their second season. The series has been on the bubble for renewal by the network. His last episodes as Javi will also air this May on DAYS.
Since DAYS tapes ten months ahead of streaming, Martinez has been secretly ensconced in all the drama in Salem for quite some time. When viewers see the new Javi in story, we should learn what will happen in Javi’s relationship with Leo Stark played by Emmy winner, Greg Rikaart, plus his continued relationship with his relatives in the Hernandez clan. Currently, when Javi returned to Salem after taking care of his ailing father, and after the bust-up of his marriage to Leo thanks to Dimitri (Peter Porte), he claimed he had moved on with someone else while he was away from Salem.
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Like Calderon before him, Martinez is a multi-talented actor and singer. Jacob’s resume is impressive having appeared in the musical In Pieces: The Musical at Joe’s Pub at The Public Theater and he was hand-picked by Joey Contreras to play the role of Grey. Other credits include: the short film, Memory Swim and the play Dog Sees God: Confessions of a Teenage.
Martinez hails from Norfolk, Nebraska and appeared when he was very young at the Johnny Carson Theatre, and as DAYS fans know, Jacob is now working at the Days of our Lives studios, right where the “Tonight Show” is filled. In addition, Jacob Martinez is a graduate of The American Musical and Dramatic Academy (AMDA).
Taking to his Instagram on Thursday, April 30 once the news of his casting was revealed, Martinez, expressed, “Way too many people to thank in one post, so I’ll just say THANK YOU FROM THE BOTTOM OF MY HEART to each and every person who continues to pour into me and encourage me to chase my dreams. I cannot even begin to express how grateful I am. I already feel beyond blessed, supported, and loved. See you all in Salem ⏳”
Jacob Martinez appeared on Friday on the Days of our Lives Instagram account announcing his casting. You can check it out below. Deadline was the first to report the casting switch.
So, excited to learn who is the new Javi Hernandez? Please welcome Jacob Martinez to the role and be on the lookout for his debut on June 30. Comment below.
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This week starts with heartbreaking news. Patrick Muldoon, best known for his roles as the original Austin Reed on Days of Our Lives and later as Richard Hart on Melrose Place, died on Sunday, April 19, at the age of 57. Reports indicate his death was sudden following a heart attack.
Muldoon’s sister, Shana Muldoon-Zappa, told TMZ on Monday more details on her brother’s death, “Patrick went to take a shower Sunday morning after drinking coffee with his girlfriend in their Beverly Hills home. His girlfriend decided to check on him after he was taking too long and found him unconscious on the bathroom floor?” Shana added that paramedics rushed over and tried to revive Patrick, but there was nothing anyone could do.
Soap fans first saw Muldoon as Kate’s (Lauren Koslow) son on DAYS back in 1992, where he quickly became a fan favorite during the on-screen love story between Austin and Carrie Brady (Christie Clarke). Patrick left the series in 1995. He later made comeback for appearances in 2011 and 2012.
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On Melrose Place, he played bad buy Richard Hart from 1995-1996. Patrick launched his acting career while in college landing the role of Matt in the 1990 sitcom Who’s The Boss? alongside the likes of Judith Light (ex-Karen, OLTL) and Tony Danza. Following his graduation, Patrick nabbed a recurring role as Jeffrey Hunter in Saved By The Bell by 1991.
Throughout his decades long career, Muldoon also starred in several motion and TV series including his leading roile in Starship Troopers (1997). He also had parts in Deadlock (2021), Vanquish (2021), Dakota (2022), Marlowe (2022), and Murder At Hollow Creek (2023).
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Not only was Patrick an actors, but a producer and a musician and singer. He often made appearances and put out music with his band, The Sleeping Masses. Muldoon was the band’s lead singer and guitar player. Patrick was also a producer of TV and film projects.
At the time of his death, Patrick was also an executive producer on a the movie “Kockroach,” which is currently in production.
Taking to his Instagram, just a few days before his death, Muldoon expressed,“So excited to be a part of this amazing project KOCKROACH directed by Matt Ross starring Chris Hemsworth, Taron Edgerton, Zazzie Beetz And Alec Baldwin. Filming now in Australia,” he captioned his post.
Sadly, on April 24, Muldoon can be seen in his 2025 film Dirty Hands also festuring Denise Richards (ex-B&B, RHOBH), which will be released on digital streaming platforms on VOD.
Muldoon is survived by his partner, Miriam Rothbart; parents, Deanna and Patrick Muldoon Sr.; his sister and brother-in-law, Shana and Ahmet Zappa; and their children, Muldoon’s beloved niece Halo and nephew Arrow Zappa.
Share your remembrances and condolences on the loss of Patrick Muldoon via the comment section, which is followed below by the trailer Dirty Hands due out later this week on digital platforms.
All My Children and Hallmark alum, Jonathan Bennett has been cast in the newly-created role on General Hospital as Joe Fitzpatrick.
Look for Bennett to make his debut on the ABC soap opera next month in May. Bennett is very familiar to daytime fans for his work as JR Chandler on All My Children from 2000-2001. Later, he landed the part of Aaron Samuels in the motion picture, Mean Girls in 2004 starring Lindsay Lohan, which would become his breakout role.
Jonathan would go on to star in seven Hallmark Channel movies and then hosting and producing the network’s reality competition show Finding Mr. Christmas, Bennett has also appeared as a contestant on Season 19 of Dancing with the Stars, plus Celebrity Big Brother in 2019, and he starred on Broadway in Spamalot.
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Frank Valentini, the executive producer of General Hospital shared to Deadline who first reported the casting news, “We’re so excited to have Jonathan joining our cast. He’s a tremendous talent and will be a fantastic addition to ‘GH.’
After the news broke, Bennett took to his Instagram and shared, “There’s a new guy in town…” Meanwhile, the official General Hospital account shared a pic and expressed, “He’s already tired of us telling him his hair looks sexy pushed back. Welcome to the family, Jonathan Bennett.
Bennett is married to Jaymes Vaughan. Back in 2022, they became the first gay couple to appear on the cover of the wedding magazine, The Knot.
So, what do you think of the casting of Jonathan as Joe Fitzpatrick? Is he the new man for Lucas? Share your thoughts via the comment section.
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