General Hospital has once again taken the crown for another month! Kelly Thiebaud (Britt Westbourne) earned the most votes as the top star for September 2026, while her colleague Finola Hughes (Anna Devane) came in a close second.
Thiebaud was voted top star among Soap Opera News readers for September 2026, and it is easy to see why! She consistently put in the work. Alongside her talented co-stars, Thiebaud delivered emotional, tear-jerking performances beat after beat in every single scene.
Key Takeaways
- Kelly Thiebaud was voted September 2026’s Star of the Month.
- Finola Hughes finished second in the reader poll.
- Three Beyond the Gates stars made the Top 10.
- Several fan favorites received honorary mentions.
- The rankings are based entirely on Soap Opera News reader votes.
The Top 10 Soap Stars of September 2026
We’re back with another monthly roundup of the soap stars who had viewers talking.
Every month, Soap Opera News puts the spotlight on a group of performers who have been front and center in their storylines and delivering standout work. Then, it’s up to the readers to decide who deserves the top spot.
The votes have been counted, and the September 2026 results are in.
Here is the full Top 10, based entirely on reader votes.
Top 10 Soap Stars of the Month – September 2026 (These are based on votes)
Rankings are based entirely on reader votes.
| Rank | Actor | Character | Show | Notes | 10 TIE | Steve Burton | Jason Morgan | General Hospital | Was #4 last month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 TIE | AnnaLynne McCord | Cat Greene | Days of Our Lives | – |
| 9 | Courtney Hope | Sally Spectra | The Young and the Restless | – |
| 8 | Michelle Stafford | Phyllis Summers | The Young and the Restless | – |
| 7 | Timon Kyle Durrett | Bill Hamilton | Beyond the Gates | Was #9 last month |
| 6 | Deidre Hall | Marlena Evans | Days of Our Lives | – |
| 5 | Karla Mosley | Dani Dupree Richardson | Beyond the Gates | – |
| 4 | Marquita Goings | Hayley Hamilton | Beyond the Gates | |
| 3 | Jacqueline MacInnes Wood | Steffy Forrester Finnegan | The Bold and the Beautiful | Was #5 last month |
| 2 | Finola Hughes | Anna Devane | General Hospital | – |
| 1 | Kelly Thiebaud | Britt Westbourne | General Hospital | – |
Honorary Mentions
The competition was fierce this month, and a few fan-favorite performers just barely missed making the top 10 cut! Here are the honorary mentions in order of total votes received:
- #11: A tie – James Patrick Stuart as Valentin on GH, and Amanda Setton as Brook Lynn on GH.
- #12: Cynthia Watros – Nina Reeves, GH.
- #13: Another Tie – Tabyana Ali as Trina on GH and Lawrence Saint-Victor as Carter on B&B.
Did your favorite soap star make the September Top 10? And who do you think will take the crown when the October votes are counted? Drop your prediction in the comments below!
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