“General Hospital” Sweeps Daytime Emmys, Securing Six Wins
PASADENA, CA – “General Hospital” was the night’s biggest victor at the 50th Daytime Emmy Awards, taking home six trophies including two supporting acting awards. The wins underscore the enduring popularity of the daytime drama and its continued critical acclaim within the television industry.
The show’s success, announced friday at the Pasadena civic Auditorium, highlights a period of renewed recognition for daytime television, a genre that has adapted to changing viewership habits while maintaining a dedicated audience. Jonathan Jackson won for his portrayal of Lucky Spencer, a role he’s played on and off since 1993, while Alley Mills was recognized as guest performer for her work as Heather webber – her second win in the category, following a victory in 2023. “General Hospital” also secured wins for its writing and directing teams.
First-time nominee Susan Walters of “The Young and the restless” claimed a supporting acting honor for her role as Diane Jenkins. “I’m so happy that I won so I can thank my husband of 40 years,” Walters said, acknowledging Linden Ashby, her husband who also appeared on “Y&R” and was nominated in the guest actor category but lost to Mills.
Elsewhere, Drew Barrymore won her first Daytime Emmy as talk show host for “The Drew Barrymore Show,” beating out established names like Kelly Clarkson, Mark Consuelos and Kelly Ripa, Jenna Bush Hager and Hoda Kotb, and jennifer Hudson. “Live With Kelly and Mark” also won in the daytime talk series category.
Lisa Yamada of “The Bold and the Beautiful” was honored in the emerging talent category for her portrayal of Luna Nozawa, stating, “Acting has been my dream since I gained consciousness, and my dreams are coming true right now.”
Kardea Brown of the Food Network’s “Delicious Miss Brown” was the night’s most visibly emotional winner, taking home the culinary host award. “Is this real?” Brown exclaimed, tears streaming down her face. “These are tears of joy. As a young Black woman from Charleston, South Carolina, nobody would have ever thought that this would be possible, but I know one person that did. That’s God.” “Delicious Miss Brown” also won for culinary instructional series. veteran journalist Deborah Norville received the career achievement award, having recently transitioned from “Inside Edition” after 30 years to host ”The Perfect Line.”