Great news for General Hospital fans. Nancy Lee Grahn is not going anywhere anytime soon.
Grahn, who has portrayed Alexis Davis since 1996, recently revealed that she has officially re-signed with the ABC daytime drama for another three years, which means that Alexis will remain a fixture in Port Charles for the foreseeable future.
Key Takeaways
- Nancy Lee Grahn has re-signed with General Hospital for another three years.
- Grahn has played Alexis Davis since joining the soap in 1996.
- The actress shared the news during an appearance on Soapy.
- Grahn also offered an update on her long-awaited memoir.
A Daytime Legend Is Staying in Port Charles
Grahn has been a major presence in daytime television for more than four decades. Her soap career began in 1978 when she played Beverly Wilkes on One Life to Live.
However, she became a household name when she took on the role of the strong-willed attorney Julia Wainwright on Santa Barbara, earning her a Daytime Emmy Award and becoming one of the genre’s most beloved stars.
Since joining General Hospital in 1996, Grahn has made Alexis Davis one of daytime’s most enduring and complex characters.
During a recent appearance on Soapy, the podcast hosted by soap veterans Rebecca Budig (The Bold and the Beautiful) and Greg Rikaart (Days of Our Lives), Grahn opened up about her love for the genre and shared the exciting news about her future at the show.
“Thank God that I get to be my age and still have this job, and I still love it,” Grahn said. “I still have fun… and it sometimes really feels good to do really good work.”
She then revealed, “I just re-signed my contract… another three years, and I’m so grateful for this part of my life.”
Why Grahn Believes Soaps Still Matter
When asked why audiences should be watching soaps now more than ever, Grahn shared:
“Because it’s familiar, it’s consistent, it’s dependable, it’s harmless,” she explained.
For viewers who have spent nearly three decades watching Alexis navigate courtroom battles, family drama, heartbreak, and personal struggles, the news that Grahn will remain on the canvas through at least 2029 is certainly welcome.
Nancy Lee Grahn Shares Memoir Update
Grahn also provided an update on her long-awaited memoir.
According to the actress, the book is nearing completion and is currently in the final editing stages. She promised fans an unfiltered and deeply honest look at her life, both on and off the set.
Outside of her own accomplishments, Grahn shared that one of her greatest joys continues to be supporting her daughter, Kate Grahn, an accomplished singer-songwriter who grew up around the General Hospital set and is making a name for herself in the music world.
Fans can watch Grahn’s full interview on Soapy below.
What has been your favorite Alexis Davis storyline over the years, and are you excited that Nancy Lee Grahn will remain on General Hospital for at least three more years?
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