Genie Francis Talks Her Emmy Nod After Returning as Laura on ‘General Hospital’

What’s more, Francis’ peers have nominated her for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series for her work on GH in 2020. Francis, who first appeared on the ABC soap opera in 1977, already has gold on her mantel, having won the Daytime Emmy in 2007 for Outstanding Supporting Actress in Drama Series.

TV Insider recently chatted with the fan favorite about her nomination and the insights Cyrus has forced Laura to examine.

Congratulations on your nomination! Where were you when you found out the good news?

Thank you. I was at home. My fan club president, Jen, who’s also a very good friend, had just heard the category announced on Entertainment Tonight the night before the rest of the nominations were announced. They’d done a preview with two categories and one of them was the leading ladies. Read More..