Genie Francis’ hard work is finally going to pay off!
In an exciting new update, PEOPLE reported on Thursday, September 3, that the General Hospital star is set to be honored with a special recognition at the 2026 Daytime Emmy Awards.
At the upcoming 53rd Annual Daytime Emmy Awards, scheduled to take place on October 30 at Hollywood Palladium in Los Angeles, Francis will receive the Lifetime Achievement Award from the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences, marking her career’s major milestone.
The momentous milestone also comes ahead of the actress’s 50th anniversary since joining the soap operas and daytime television.
Reflecting on the prestigious recognition, Genie Francis expressed, “I want to offer my deepest gratitude to the leadership of NATAS for honoring me with this year’s Lifetime Achievement Award. 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.”
She continued, “I am deeply grateful to have been welcomed onto your television screens and into your homes for five decades; for the love, support and loyalty I’ve been given; and for the privilege of being a small part of your lives.”
The 64-year-old American actress added, “Thank you to NATAS, my colleagues, the daytime community and, most of all, the viewers. My career in daytime television has truly been the adventure of a lifetime, and I am deeply honored by this recognition.”
Who is Genie Francis?
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Genie Francis is an acclaimed American actress, best known for her portrayal of Laura Spencer in hit TV series General Hospital.
The actress has also worked in several other famous shows, including 1987’s Days of Our Lives, 1990’s All My Children, and 2011’s The Young and the Restless.
