General Hospital Dominates 2025 Daytime Emmys with Seven Wins

The 2025 Daytime Emmy Awards, held on March 15, showcased a night of celebration and recognition, with General Hospital taking home an impressive seven awards. Among the standout moments was Nancy Lee Grahn‘s acceptance speech for her win as Best Drama Actress, where she expressed gratitude towards her fellow nominees and advocated for democratic values.

Grahn’s speech resonated with many as she highlighted the importance of using one’s platform for social good. “Along with this job, comes a literal soapbox, and my parents would be very disappointed in me if I didn’t use it right now to speak out for other people,” she stated. Her remarks included a call to action regarding the upcoming No Kings Day, emphasizing the necessity of voting and standing up for human decency.

On the red carpet, Grahn and her guests made a bold statement by carrying purses adorned with phrases like “No Kings” and “Democracy dies in silence,” further underlining their commitment to political activism.

Major Winners of the Night

The event recognized a wide array of talent across various categories. The award for Outstanding Daytime Drama Series went to General Hospital, while Live With Kelly and Mark secured the title of Outstanding Daytime Talk Series. In the realm of culinary programming, Delicious Miss Brown was honored as Outstanding Culinary Instructional Series.

Other notable winners included Entertainment Tonight, which won Outstanding Entertainment News Series, and Hot Bench, recognized as Outstanding Legal/Courtroom Program. The Outstanding Travel and Adventure Program was awarded to Expedition Unknown, while The Secret Lives of Animals won Outstanding Science and Nature Program.

In the acting categories, Paul Telfer received the award for Outstanding Lead Performance in a Daytime Drama Series for his role in Days of Our Lives. Susan Walters was awarded Outstanding Supporting Performance in a Daytime Drama Series for her work in The Young and the Restless, and Jonathan Jackson won the same honor for his performance in General Hospital.

Awards were also given for emerging talent, with Lisa Yamada recognized for her role in The Bold and the Beautiful. Alley Mills was honored for Outstanding Guest Performance in a Daytime Drama Series for her portrayal in General Hospital.

Additional Honors and Highlights

The ceremony also recognized excellence in various non-drama categories. Drew Barrymore won Outstanding Daytime Talk Series Host for her work on The Drew Barrymore Show, while Kardea Brown was awarded Outstanding Culinary Host for Delicious Miss Brown. The Outstanding Daytime Personality – Daily award went to a team from Entertainment Tonight, including Cassie DiLaura and Nischelle Turner.

In technical categories, Secret Lives of Orangutans received accolades for Outstanding Writing Team and Outstanding Directing Team for a Single Camera Daytime Non-Fiction Program. The Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade was recognized for Outstanding Technical Direction, Camerawork, and Video.

Overall, the 2025 Daytime Emmys not only celebrated individual achievements but also highlighted significant social issues, with Grahn’s impassioned speech reminding attendees and viewers alike of the power of advocacy within the entertainment industry.