{"id":2102789,"date":"2025-10-20T01:10:32","date_gmt":"2025-10-20T01:10:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2102789"},"modified":"2025-10-20T01:10:32","modified_gmt":"2025-10-20T01:10:32","slug":"general-hospital-dominates-the-daytime-emmys-with-best-drama-and-multiple-creative-wins","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/general-hospital-dominates-the-daytime-emmys-with-best-drama-and-multiple-creative-wins\/","title":{"rendered":"&#8216;General Hospital&#8217; Dominates the Daytime Emmys with Best Drama and Multiple Creative Wins"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div data-article-body=\"true\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><em>General Hospital<\/em> proved once again why Port Charles remains daytime\u2019s most powerful address. The ABC soap dominated the 2025 Daytime Emmy Awards, winning Outstanding Drama Series and earning major creative victories in Writing, Directing, and Costume Design. The wins celebrated not only <em>GH<\/em>\u2019s emotional storytelling, but also the artistic team behind the scenes whose vision, craft, and passion continue to elevate the genre.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The 52nd Annual Daytime Emmys Awards were held on Friday night, and no one can deny that <em>General Hospital<\/em> took the night. Not only did they win the most awards of this year, but one of them was the most coveted Outstanding Daytime Drama Series, which <em>GH<\/em> won for a record-setting 18th time overall. They also extended their record streak of 5 consecutive wins in this category.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Executive Producer Frank Valentini accepted the award on behalf of the show alongside his cast and crew, who were in attendance and joined him onstage for his speech. The award was given to:<br \/>Executive Producer: Frank Valentini<br \/>Supervising Producers: Michelle Henry and Mary Kelly Weir<br \/>Senior Producer: Jennifer Whittaker-Brogdon<br \/>Coordinating Producers: Jeffrey Sierks and Cherie Wall<\/p>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-3 right-3 size-10 md:size-[50px] lg:inset-0 lg:size-full lg:bg-transparent\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-0 right-0 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed inset-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-white hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p>Steve Burton, Katelyn MacMullen, Giovanni Mazza, Van Hansis, Rory Gibson, Donnell Turner, Frank Valentini, Eden McCoy, Nancy Lee Grahn, Kristen Vaganos, Braedyn Bruner, Avery Kristen Pohl, Jacqueline Grace Lopez, Jonathan Jackson pose with the awards for Outstanding Daytime Drama Series, Outstanding Lead Performance in a Daytime Drama Series: Actress and Outstanding Supporting Performance in a Daytime Drama Series: Actor for <em>General Hospital <\/em>at the 52nd Daytime Emmy Awards.<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><em>General Hospital<\/em> also won Outstanding Writing Team for a Daytime Drama Series. The award was given to:<br \/>Head Writers: Elizabeth Korte, Patrick Mulcahey, Dan O&#8217;Connor, and Chris Van Etten<br \/>Breakdown Writers: Emily Culliton and Suzanne Flynn<br \/>Writers: Cathy LePard and Anne Schoettle<br \/>Script Writers: Charlotte Gibson, Kate Hall, Stacey Pulwer, and Scott Sickles<\/p>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"The writing team poses with the award for Outstanding Writing Team for a Daytime Drama Series for &lt;em&gt;General Hospital&lt;\/em&gt; at the 52nd Daytime Emmy Awards\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/xkQGzUxx0sWNjgwXrKQoeQ--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTU0MDtjZj13ZWJw\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/parade_250\/742e655d83f2c88fc8b35d1140b9f66e\"\/><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-3 right-3 size-10 md:size-[50px] lg:inset-0 lg:size-full lg:bg-transparent\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-0 right-0 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed inset-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-white hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p>The writing team poses with the award for Outstanding Writing Team for a Daytime Drama Series for <em>General Hospital<\/em> at the 52nd Daytime Emmy Awards<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The show also took home Outstanding Directing Team for a Daytime Drama Series. The award was given to:<br \/>Directors: Jillian Dedote, Tina Keller, Robert Markham, Allison Reames Smith, Gary Tomlin,<br \/>Frank Valentini, and Denise Van Cleave<br \/>Associate Directors: Teresa Cicala, Peter Fillmore, Paul S. Glass, Nate Hapke, Marika Kushel,<br \/>Dave MacLeod, and Christine Magarian Ucar<br \/>Production Associates: Kelli Kuschman and Elizabeth McCann<br \/>Stage Managers: Kyle Bell and Craig McManus<\/p>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"Tina Keller poses with the award for Outstanding Directing Team for a Daytime Drama Series for &lt;em&gt;General Hospital&lt;\/em&gt; at the 52nd Daytime Emmy Awards.\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/7lf1Y3RIW0xr88ApLMZ7hw--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTU0MDtjZj13ZWJw\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/parade_250\/b1ac991d9ac00087ed5fc4e20f99cd29\"\/><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-3 right-3 size-10 md:size-[50px] lg:inset-0 lg:size-full lg:bg-transparent\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-0 right-0 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed inset-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-white hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p>Tina Keller poses with the award for Outstanding Directing Team for a Daytime Drama Series for <em>General Hospital<\/em> at the 52nd Daytime Emmy Awards.<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><strong>\ud83c\udfac<\/strong><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/parade.com\/newsletters\/daily?utm_source=article&amp;utm_medium=top\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:\u00a0SIGN UP for Parade's Daily newsletter to get the latest pop culture news &amp; celebrity interviews delivered right to your inbox;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \"><strong>\u00a0SIGN UP for Parade&#8217;s Daily newsletter to get the latest pop culture news &amp; celebrity interviews delivered right to your inbox<\/strong><\/a><strong>\u00a0\ud83c\udfac<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><em>GH<\/em> also took top honors for Outstanding Costume Design\/Styling. The award was given to:<br \/>Costume Supervisor: Julianna Bolles Morrison<br \/>Costume Designer: Shawn Reeves<br \/>Assistant Costume Designer: William H. Hoffman Jr.<br \/>Costumers: Elizabeth Jerome, Christina Lim, Margaret Lousen, Alethia Moore, Cesario Ruiz,<br \/>Christine Shahverdian, Maria Uribe, Alice Volonino, and Asante Wa Young<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Costume Designer <strong>Shawn Reeves<\/strong> told <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/parade.com\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Parade;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \"><em>Parade<\/em><\/a>, &#8220;I\u2019ve never been more proud of our show than I am right now. We love what we do, and we love doing it for the fans. I\u2019m also grateful for the Emmy win, but more excited that my crew was recognized for their hard work behind the scenes. They are the unsung heroes.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The ABC sudser was denied a clean sweep when Days of our Lives won Outstanding Casting and The Drew Barrymore Show won Outstanding Hairstyling and Makeup, but no one can say they didn&#8217;t make the best showing of the night.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"Marnie Saitta poses with the award for Outstanding Casting for &lt;em&gt;Days of our Lives&lt;\/em&gt; at the 52nd Annual Daytime Emmy Awards.\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/EkcxVAv8q.fdOpJL..RUnA--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTU0MDtjZj13ZWJw\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/parade_250\/20b8f56afb47369368c5f1b9a55d7015\"\/><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-3 right-3 size-10 md:size-[50px] lg:inset-0 lg:size-full lg:bg-transparent\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-0 right-0 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed inset-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-white hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p>Marnie Saitta poses with the award for Outstanding Casting for <em>Days of our Lives<\/em> at the 52nd Annual Daytime Emmy Awards.<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The\u00a0<em>52nd annual Daytime Emmys<\/em>\u00a0took place in Pasadena, CA, on Friday, October 17, 2025, and were streamed live on\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/watch.theemmys.tv\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:watch.theemmys.tv;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">watch.theemmys.tv<\/a>\u00a0and on the Emmys app.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><em>&#8220;The National Academy of Television Arts &amp; Sciences (NATAS), founded in 1955, is dedicated to advancing the arts and sciences of television. Our mission is to promote creative leadership and recognize artistic, educational, and technical achievements within the television industry. NATAS is proud to honor excellence in American daytime television programming through the prestigious Daytime Emmy Awards.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><em>\u201cGH is both the longest-running scripted drama and the longest-running American soap opera currently in production. GH continues its tradition of passion, intrigue, and adventure that has depicted the ongoing lives of the diverse and evolving citizens of the fictional town of Port Charles, set in upstate New York. The glamour and excitement of those who have come to find their destinies in this familiar seaport town intertwine with the lives, loves, and fortunes of beloved, well-known faces. As always, love, danger, and mind-blowing plot twists abound on GH with contemporary storylines and unforgettable characters.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><em>General Hospital<\/em> airs weekdays on ABC, and you can catch up anytime on Hulu.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"Frank Valentini poses with the award for Outstanding Daytime Drama Series for &lt;em&gt;General Hospital&lt;\/em&gt; at the 52nd Daytime Emmy Awards.\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/UkyYGR2LkzDP8F.FQdxb6A--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTU0MDtjZj13ZWJw\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/parade_250\/9bb0a2fd89e4f9ab517c7f1d9d13a90c\"\/><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-3 right-3 size-10 md:size-[50px] lg:inset-0 lg:size-full lg:bg-transparent\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-0 right-0 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed inset-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-white hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p>Frank Valentini poses with the award for Outstanding Daytime Drama Series for <em>General Hospital<\/em> at the 52nd Daytime Emmy Awards.<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><i>This story was originally reported by <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/parade.com\/news\/general-hospital-dominates-the-daytime-emmys-with-major-wins-for-best-drama-writing-directing-costume-design\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Parade;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Parade<\/a> on Oct 19, 2025, where it first appeared in the <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/parade.com\/news\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:News;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">News<\/a> section. 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