'General Hospital' Triumphs at 50th Daytime Emmys with 6 Victories; Susan Lucci Recognized

In Los Angeles, Thorsten Kaye and Jacqueline MacInnes Wood, stars of "The Bold and the Beautiful," clinched lead acting accolades at the Daytime Emmy Awards. Meanwhile, "General Hospital" asserted its dominance, securing six awards, including four for outstanding performances.

 

Kaye, portraying Ridge Forrester on the CBS soap, couldn't be present to accept his award. Playfully, co-star John McCook, last year's lead actor winner, who presented the lead actress award this year, quipped, "Thorsten would have thanked me because I help him through everything."

 

For MacInnes Wood, her third trophy for her role as Steffy Forrester was a moment of overwhelming gratitude. "Wow! Awesome! Oh my gosh," she exclaimed. "I'm so grateful for this ride."

 

"General Hospital" concluded the night with a triumph in the outstanding drama series category. Executive producer Frank Valentini expressed his appreciation, dedicating the win to Sonya Eddy and N'Neka Garland, two beloved contributors to the show who passed away recently.

 

Eddy, honored posthumously, received the supporting actress award for her 16-year portrayal of the no-nonsense head nurse Epiphany Johnson on the ABC show. Garland, who served as a producer for 22 years, was remembered fondly.

 

Robert Gossett, portraying Marshall Ashford on "General Hospital," claimed the supporting actor trophy, repeating his success from the previous year in the guest performer category for the same role.

 

Eden McCoy, awarded for outstanding younger performer as Josslyn Jacks, dedicated her win to her late mother, Natasha McCoy, who succumbed to cancer in November. McCoy expressed her gratitude, acknowledging the privilege of doing something she loves for a living.

 

Alley Mills, renowned for her role as the mother on "The Wonder Years," won for guest performance on a daytime drama. Reflecting on personal challenges, Mills found strength in portraying a character that resonated with her own struggles.

 

"General Hospital" added another win for its directing team, solidifying its dominance at the awards ceremony.

 

Susan Lucci, renowned for her 40-year run as Erica Kane on "All My Children," received the Lifetime Achievement Honor. Lucci, who broke a streak of 18 nominations without a win in 1999, reflected on her journey with gratitude and resilience.

 

Shemar Moore, who famously exclaimed, "The streak is over!" during Lucci's first win, returned to introduce her. Lucci, acknowledged as the leading lady of daytime, received a standing ovation as she expressed her appreciation for realizing her dreams.

 

"The Young and the Restless" was recognized for outstanding writing, and Kelly Clarkson secured her third consecutive trophy for a daytime talk series. Clarkson, also named daytime talk host, relocated her show from Los Angeles to New York, thanking viewers for their loyalty during the transition.

 

"Entertainment Tonight" celebrated its eighth win as outstanding entertainment news series. Hosts Kevin Frazier and Nichelle Turner, who presided over the night, accepted the award from the audience.

 

The 50th annual Daytime Emmy Awards marked the return of major awards shows after the Hollywood writers' and actors' strikes. To commemorate the golden anniversary, presenters paired previous winners with long-ago winners, creating a unique and nostalgic atmosphere in the ballroom at the Westin Bonaventure hotel in downtown Los Angeles.