Laura Wright - IMDb [39] The character was supposed to be killed off rather early, but Geary's popularity gave the character a "reprieve" and Luke began falling for Laura. Laura states that she'd been on the parapet right before Katherine fell. The drug had been shown to reverse catatonia for a short period of time. Lesley promises to buy Laura a new bike and a new typewriter, making Amy jealous and the Vinings uneasy. The Daytime Emmy-winning actress has a lot to be happy and thankful for. Through the photo, Luke, Laura and Holly discover clues thanks to Lucky and Ethan and it leads them to their location. While Laura had seemed to become quite the "paitron saint," Francis subtly revealed "cracks in Laura's stalwart surface" when her daughter's life is hanging in the balance. When production for General Hospital started back up on July 22, 2020 after having been stopped since March 2020 due to the pandemic, Francis chose to wait until things settled down a little more in regards to the pandemic which explained why Laura was temporarily off-screen. [39] She made her last appearance for the time being on July 15, 2022. On September 6, 2002, an orderly wheeled Laura out of her room as Luke tearfully told her, "good-bye, my angel, good-bye." Two years pass when Laura shows up at the engagement party for Luke and Tracy and announces that her feelings for Luke are as strong as ever. [69] In story, Laura and Lesley Lu leave town to keep them safe from Luke's mob connections. Ian White. Laura helps Luke regain his memory after he is kidnapped by Helena and they admit their love for one another. As Laura began to remember more about what happened in the garage attic, she also realized that Scotty knew what had happened but wouldn't tell her. Genie Francis returned to General Hospital in 2022 to continue portraying the role of Laura Spencer.. Laura is known as one of Port Charles' most iconic residents and battled the Cassadines to become the city's new mayor, all while coping with her marriage to Luke Spencer and triumphing over allegations of murder. On May 15, Lulu mentions that Laura had sent clothes to Rocco. [71] It is soon revealed that Laura and Stefan had a love affair during her captivity. [40] In 1979 when Pat Falken Smith known for her work on Days of Our Lives took over as head writer of General Hospital, Laura had just married Scotty and everyone was happy. Sick of her son's obsession, Helena reveals that Luke is alive and allows Laura to escape. Laura Wright Net Worth, Husband, Kids, Facts. - General Hospital Cast News Laura walked in on the heated moment and the shock of seeing her beloved stepfather in a compromising position with a volatile woman made Laura act on instinct. Francis later signed a deal for her to remain with the series indefinitely. It very much appears they can." The proud mama of two is currently. [24][25][26], In 1979, the character was described by Soap Opera Digest's Joanne Douglas as "scheming, self-centered" and "frequently tormented." I was given her dates and worked with them the best I could. Despite having the best attorney money can buy thanks to the wealthy Edward Quartermaine (John Ingle), Laura is indicted and sent to prison. Luke asked Laura to marry him again. Laura's longtime nemesis, Helena Cassadine, dies in November 2015 after Nikolas poisoned her with a cup of tea. Their story said, if you love each other enough, you can overcome all the odds and you will be the prince and princess. It would bring her instant stardom in the late 1970s. Laura faces off with an old threat from years ago. The duo later teams up again to stop Mikkos Cassadine (John Colicos) from freezing the world. They get dressed due to a note in the room's closet. After catching up with her children's lives and dealing with the fact that Luke has married Tracy and moved on with his life, Laura decides she also needs to move on with her life. Lately, she's been too much in control." The television couple of Luke and Laura wed on November 17, 1981, with 30 million viewers tuning in to make the episode the highest-rated hour in soap opera history. Though teenagers couldn't relate to the murder itself, they could relate to the feelings of betrayal and Laura's strained relationship with her mother. "It's hard to shut her off" Francis said of the character in 1979. [11] Francis credited the storyline with allowing her to prove herself as an actress. The couple attempted to settle into their roles in politics, but found the roles stifling. Laura decided to tell the children so that they could all say goodbye. Laura warns her daughter that she still slips away from time to time, but she asserts she is "feeling stronger" now. Luckily, she enlists the help of Elton Herbert, ex wedding extraordinaire, as her assistant and the two get along famously. Luke was forced to tell Laura that she was slipping back into her catatonic state. "Alright Doctor. But at the last moment, Lucky storms in, and with a blast of gunfire, Frank Smith's guards are dead. In an October, 1979 episode, Luke and Laura met at a club, and Luke committed a jailable crime against his future wife, as a Herb Alpert disco hit played on loop. Jason does not remember himself because he has amnesia once again after Ava Jerome ran him over with her car. [28] It is eventually revealed that Laura's defense attorney, Justus Ward had killed Smith. [21], In October 2015, it was reported that Francis has inked a deal with the series and will remain in the role of Laura. Though he is hurt, Luke tells her to marry Scotty, but Laura ends up turning Scotty down. Student Nurse Katy Shaw 26 episodes, 1972-1973. Scott tells Laura the truth about her last wedding to Luke and they run off to California. "[11][16] Some of the character's earliest storylines include running away to a commune at age 15, Laura's affair with David Hamilton (Jerry Ayres), who was in love with her mother Lesley. Stavros returns after being cryogenically frozen by Helena for several years. Dustin Cushman. When she and Luke finally begin moving on, she has to testify on Stefan's behalf when he is put on trial for murdering his fiance Katherine Bell. Laura's mental state continued to deteriorate as she had visions of herself when she was younger. [1] Luke is portrayed by Anthony Geary, and Laura is portrayed by Genie Francis. However, everyone is stunned in April 1996 when Laura is suddenly arrested instead. After Luke, Laura, and Lucky are proven not be a match, Laura is forced to find her long lost son, Nikolas. Originally, critics of the soap opera genre panned the unlikely pairing. Laura Henry - Associa.. - Massachusetts General Hospital | ZoomInfo Since the crime was accidental, Laura was given six months probation. Laura grew hysterical again and as Luke was calming her, Scott and Mac Scorpio showed up. Laura Wright | General Hospital Wiki | Fandom More at IMDbPro Contact info Agent info Resume Born September 11, 1970 Add to list Awards 5 wins & 9 nominations Photos 51 Known for On August 13, 2021, it was revealed that Francis will temporarily exit GH, although Francis promised that she'll be back. Nikolas, Scott and Luke continue to battle over what is best for Laura with Nikolas retaining sole guardianship. Helena stole Valentin's sperm and fertilized the eggs she stole when she kidnapped Lulu in 2013 to create Charlotte. At the hospital, Scott questioned Laura and he secretly taped her confessing to killing Rick. The story aired from October to December 1984, Francis aired from November 9 to December 10, 1984. She grabbed a camera and hit Theresa over the head, killing her. Bobbie Spencer (Jacklyn Zeman) - General Hospital Wiki In 1993, Laura was re-introduced by producer Wendy Riche, along with Luke and their young son Lucky Spencer (Jonathan Jackson). [64] ABC spared no expense in setting up the couple's usual grand entrance as the family appeared on October 29 in the midst of "explosions, car chases, helicopters, parachutes, mobsters, catacombds, and a very deadly waterfall" with several upstate New York location shoots.[63]. Afterwards, Luke and Laura go into the office and find Ethan instead of Lulu. [18] Laura and Scotty have a year long courtship which includes "parental disapproval," Scotty supporting Laura during the David Hamilton murder trial, and the interference of Bobbie Spencer (Jacklyn Zeman) who wants Scott for herself. [8][9] With the revelation, Luke and Laura made what seemingly would be their last appearance on General Hospital. [28] At some point, art imitated life and Francis and Shriner dated for nearly a year. Luke and Laura once again lit the spark that they always knew that they had in a dance outside Nikolas and Gia's engagement party. When Katherine Bell (Mary Beth Evans) is murdered, Laura is a suspect and Stefan confesses to protect her. Laura and Kevin make love one August night; however, the next morning, Laura is heartbroken to find out that Kevin has been writing a novel about her adventure behind her back. Scott then comes to take her home. "She's lost it before. Luke didn't want the children feeling disappointed if LS-49 didn't work. In 1979, Luke and Laura end up on the run and solve the mystery of the left-handed boy. Genie Francis - Wikipedia At Laura's request, the judge extends the trial period for another 30 days. Rick, fearing what would happen to Laura and seeing how traumatized she was by what she had done, quickly sedated her with a drug that also helped cloud recent memories. [15] Francis auditioned for the role of Laura twice and beat out 40 other actresses for the part. At one point, Luke plans drugs on Nikolas. Gordon wants to be with Lesley, but she convinces him to stay with his wife and they eventually leave town. While working at ELQ Enterprises, the couple learns of the Ice Princess. The Heartbreaking Reason Genie Francis Left General Hospital At - MSN On November 21, 2018 Laura walks in on "Kevin" and Ava kissing in her art gallery. "Three years ago this handsome fella asked for my number," she shared on Instagram along with a series of beautiful photos of the couple being cute and in love with each other. In February 2013, Laura reappears in Port Charles, and witnesses a close moment between Luke and Anna Devane (Finola Hughes). The key opened to an old box in the Wyndemere attic, and Laura and Lulu found Scotty Baldwin's old law school book. [14][19], On May 29, 2015, Entertainment Weekly reported that Francis would once again make a return to the series, beginning June 5. Although the doctor didn't want Luke to see Laura again, he insisted on saying good-bye to her. However, the duo became wildly popular in spite of the origins of their relationship. Nurse Hilda Price 27 episodes, 1972-1973. "I was just Lesley's long-lost daughter living in a commune" Francis said. [38] Luke was expected to be a short term role as he "was supposed to wreak havoc" on the young couple on his sister's behalf. View Laura Henry's business profile as Associate Director, Development, Client Services at Massachusetts General Hospital. Luke searches for the Ice Princess diamond, but when it gets into the hands of the Cassadine family, the couple has to stop Mikkos Cassadine from freezing all of Port Charles in the middle of summer. In a shocking move, General Hospital has killed. Luke later leaves Port Charles for good. Unfortunately, a slip of the tongue to Detective Harrison Chase led him to figure out what Maxie had really done with her daughter. Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. A month later, Kevin tracks down Laura on an airplane to apologize to her. Helena tries to pull the trigger, but Dante Falconeri comes in and stops her. After telling Luke to move on, Laura boards a plane to France; unbeknownst to her, Scott is on the plane. They officially became engaged on November 1, 2017. She goes on the search for Scott who had also run off but keeps bumping into Luke. In 1993, The trio hadn't been heard from for 9 years, when they turned up in British Columbia on the run from mob boss Frank Smith. Geary said the Cassadines bring a much needed conflict to the duo. Laura leaves town again with her mother and daughter for the summer. Laura eventually falls into a catatonic state. Lesley is overjoyed when she finally sees Laura for the first time at a candy store. While Lulu is talking, Laura appears to wake up and tells Lulu that a few months after her relapse, the doctors were present as she began "waking up". In 1983, it is revealed that Laura is being held by Mikkos and Helena's son, Stavros (John Martinuzzi), who has convinced Laura that Luke is dead. Laura contacts Stavros's brother Stefan Cassadine (Stephen Nichols) for help. The character was written out in the summer of 1976. They agree it is time to put the past to rest but they can't stay out of each other's minds. Kevin and Laura decide to start by looking at the Campus Disco; while visiting the Campus Disco, Kevin and Laura learn that the Campus Disco is now owned by Lloyd and Lucy Johnson, her and Luke's aliases when they went on the run from Frank Smith. "I was a kid and had never been on a soundstage before. The two fight, and Stavros knocks Luke to the ground. [34] Scotty was Laura's first kiss, and Shriner was Francis's first kiss. She is concerned for Nikolas, and she does not understand why he is involved with Hayden again, and why he let Hayden into his home. However, she is actually being held captive by the Cassadines. [10] In story, a dejected Scotty left town. Lesley then marries the wealthy Cameron Faulkner (Don Matheson), only to learn from dying patient Doris Roach (Meg Wyllie), a former nurse at General Hospital, that her daughter is actually alive. 40 Years Ago Genie Francis Debuted as Laura Vining on General Hospital Luke is able to regain control of the gun and shoot Helena. Most Dangerous Mission | General Hospital Promo (May 1st, 2023) [27] "They never really gave me an exit" Francis said of her departure. Together, they found Helena and shipped her off to a convent in the Arctic Circle. Rick denied it but he refused to tell her what happened and instead slowly approached her with a syringe. I knew we'd be OK." Geary also developed the couples' return story with his writing partner Irene Suver. Though Laura's actions are not always noble, Francis explained that Laura's intentions are always pure, and she does not intend to hurt anyone. Nikolas wants to keep a close eye on Hayden, but he ends up falling in love with her. Laura also learns that Nikolas hired a hit man to kill Hayden Barnes, but Hayden ended up in a coma. Francis said of her eagerness to work opposite Geary again "I have never, ever, had an acting partnership that was as safe, as full, and as exciting as the one I had with Tony. Four months later, the then 14-year-old Francis booked the role of Laura. Luke, Laura and Felicia Jones (Kristina Wagner) team up to find Lucky (Jacob Young) who has been brainwashed by Helena to hate his parents. Genie briefly returned from November 14, 1983 to December 27, 1983 and once again from November 9, 1984 to December 10, 1984. "I felt it was time to go back" Francis said. [5] Genie Francis filmed her first scenes on December 28, 1976 and made her onscreen debut on February 8, 1977. Scotty demands to Luke that he will not be present at the wedding and Nikolas offers Wyndemere for the wedding. She further explained her inexperience. In late March Luke, Laura, and Olivia go to Dante and Lulu's loft to see the first ultrasound pictures of their new grandchild. He takes Laura to a secret bedroom to reclaim her as his wife. She further explained her inexperience. In 1996, Laura must bring her son, Nikolas (Tyler Christopher) to town to save an ailing Lulu. [14] On November 10, the Spencer children find their parents safe at the cabin. When Laura's doctors confirm that her condition has not changed, Nikolas and Lucky realize Lulu is getting worse. Wright won the Soap Hub Awards for being the Favorite actress in General Hospital. They're credited with defining the term "super couple," and they. When Alexis wanted to mount a strong defense for Laura, Luke informed her that Laura wasn't going to spend the rest of her life in a rubber room and fired Alexis. Upset about Luke's affair with Felicia, Laura borrows money from Sonny Corinthos (Maurice Benard) and buys Deception Cosmetics from Scott, as a way of asserting her independence pitting her against Luke's niece, Carly Corinthos (Sarah Brown). She decides to move forward with the wedding to this month. Laura was actually raped by Luke; as very few (if any) rape victims fall in love with their rapists, this relationship was actually offensive to some of the public. Luke and Laura Spencer are fictional characters, and the signature supercouple from the American daytime drama General Hospital. However, her agent convinced her to stick around and finally make some money off of playing such a popular character because she did not make much from her first contract. This job takes her away from home very often and on one of her trips, she is kidnapped by "David Grey" and presumed dead. Francis said, "The first year was a tremendous learning process, but then I got hold of it and took it on my own." "[17] During a televised interview, Francis revealed that Laura's disappearance had to do with Helena Cassadine. [23] On July 31, 2018, TV Insider announced that Francis would be returning as a series regular. When Luke and Laura are at Dante and Lulu's apartment waiting to see if the kidnappers make contact. What Happened to Bobbie on General Hospital? - Soaps In Depth Once she realized it was all a ploy, Laura asked her ex hubby why he did it, and he responded with "Because I want you back." [16] She first aired on February 11[17] and last appeared on August 28, 2013. Laura Spencer is a fictional character from General Hospital, an American soap opera on the ABC network. However, "Laura's world has been shattered. Two days after I auditioned, they called me and said, "Be in New York by 5 p.m. tonight . General Hospital (TV Series 1972-1980) - Full Cast & Crew - IMDb Luke tried to visit her a few times since she was committed under the belief that only he could save her. 1974-84, 1993-2002, 2006, 2008, 2013, 2015-present. "I'm looking to satisfy my character" Francis continued. Luke is willing to do just about anything to keep Laura out of trouble, including a prison break and going on the run. They wed on November 16, 1981, with 30 million viewers tuning in. [20] She never had dreamed of being in the position that she is in today or being a mob boss' wife for that matter. Sonny Steps Up for Carly and Drew Plus, Anna Calls an Old Friend to Help Stop Victor https://soaps.sheknows.com/general-hospital/recaps/669895/sonny-helps-carly . Laura is relieved to hear from Robert Scorpio that Luke is alive and well. It appears that Lucky has been kidnapped and when they arrive in Canada, they encounter Luke's old fiance, Jennifer Smith, who demands one night with Luke in exchange for Lucky. Laura eventually goes to Paris, France to stay at the clinic that administers the LS-49 treatment. How 'General Hospital' Said Goodbye to the Iconic Luke Spencer [59] In an effort to boost ratings once again, ABC lured Francis and Geary back in 1984. On May 29, 2015, Entertainment Weekly reported that Francis would once again make a return to the series, beginning June 5. The actress said "I was very nervous at the beginning, but when I learned to relax, I got better." The Spencers immediately shared their news with their friends. It really moved into sort of a cult kind of reaction, and that I cant explain to you. [41] Francis characterized the incident as "an acquaintance rape" because it was "by someone Laura knew and had been fascinated with. She formed a close bond with her onscreen son Jonathan Jackson.