General Hospital star Genie Francis will receive the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 53rd Annual Daytime Emmy Awards.
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Key Takeaways
- Genie Francis plays Laura Collins on General Hospital, a role she began at the age of 14
- The Daytime Emmys will take place on Friday, October 30, 2026 at Hollywood Palladium in Hollywood, California
- General Hospital is nominated for 12 Daytime Emmys, including Outstanding Daytime Drama
The Emmy-winning actress was one-half of “General Hospital’s supercouple Luke and Laura alongside co-star Tony Geary that ruled television in the 80s. Their fairytale wedding drew more than 30 million viewers, making to the most viewed event in daytime history.
“I want to offer my deepest gratitude to the leadership of NATAS for honoring me with this year’s Lifetime Achievement Award,” Francis says in a statement. “This February marks 50 years since I first portrayed Laura on “General Hospital.” Stepping onto that set at just 14, I could never have imagined the extraordinary journey that lay ahead.”
Francis has been Daytime Emmy nominated five times and won the Emmy in 2007 for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Daytime Drama.
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How to Watch: Streaming live on the official NATAS website and via The Emmys app
Catch up on all news on Awards Shows including, the Emmy Awards, in our Awards Shows category for red carpet premieres, photos, celebrity interviews, and event highlights.
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