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“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.”