Holly Sutton-Scorpio

Holly Sutton-Scorpio
General Hospital character
Emma Samms as Holly Sutton-Scorpio
Portrayed byEmma Samms (1982–present)
Finola Hughes (2022)
Duration
  • 1982–1985
  • 1992–1993
  • 2006
  • 2009
  • 2012–2013
  • 2015
  • 2020
  • 2022–present
First appearanceJuly 1, 1982
ClassificationPresent; regular
Created byAnne Howard Bailey
Introduced by
In-universe information
Occupation
FatherCharles Sutton
Half-sistersPaloma Sutton
HusbandRobert Scorpio (1983–1992)
SonsEthan Lovett
UnclesClive Durban
First cousinsBasil Durban
Algenon Durban
Barry Durban
Alistair Durban

Holly Sutton-Scorpio is a fictional character from General Hospital, an American soap opera on the ABC network, portrayed by Emma Samms. She originally appeared from July 1, 1982, to September 5, 1985.[1][2] With Samms choosing to leave the series amicably to go to ABC's prime time hit Dynasty and its spin-off The Colbys, Holly seemingly perished in a plane crash.[3] "Fan favorite" Samms had been so popular at General Hospital that Holly was brought back from the dead on January 16, 1992, after a seven-year absence.[3][4] She stayed in the role until July 22, 1993,[2] during this time also playing Holly's lookalike half-sister Paloma, a heroic revolutionary.

After a 13-year absence, Samms made a seven-episode return to General Hospital as Holly on February 20, 2006, in time for the series' 11,000th episode.[5] She reappeared for a three-week run starting May 1 and then again on June 30 the same year. Samms again made a brief return to the series on May 15, 2009.[6][7] In January 2012, it was announced Samms would once again temporarily step back into the role of Holly.[8] She returned from February 28 to March 8, 2012. Emma Samms again returned for a short stints in August 2013 and June 2015, the latter as part of the story leading to the exit of Anthony Geary's Luke.[9]

On September 18, 2020, Samms briefly reprised the role of Holly.[10] In August 2022, it was announced she would again return to the role in October of that year;[11] she returned from October 20 to November 30.[12] On March 13, 2023, it was announced Samms would again reprise the role; she was set to make her return on April 14 of the same year;[13] however, due to a preemption, her return date was pushed back to April 17.[14] On July 29, 2024, it was announced Samms would reprise the role, with Holly returning during the final moments of the September 4 episode.[15] She appears in a regular capacity.[16]

  1. ^ Schemering, Christopher (September 1985). "General Hospital". The Soap Opera Encyclopedia (1st ed.). pp. 108–119. ISBN 0-345-32459-5.
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  3. ^ a b Harris, Mike; Alan Carter (January 24, 1992). "Tiny Bubbles". Entertainment Weekly. No. 102. EW.com. Retrieved May 28, 2009.
  4. ^ Carter, Alan (June 26, 1992). "Emma Samms: Cool Soap Actress". Entertainment Weekly. No. 124–125. EW.com. Archived from the original on October 14, 2008. Retrieved May 28, 2009.
  5. ^ Wheat, Alynda (February 17, 2006). "What to Watch". EW.com. Archived from the original on April 27, 2009. Retrieved June 13, 2009.
  6. ^ West, Abby (March 10, 2009). "Emma Samms to return to General Hospital". Archived from the original on March 14, 2009. Retrieved May 28, 2009.
  7. ^ "General Hospital recap (5/15/09) - Soaps.com". Archived from the original on 2009-05-18. Retrieved 2009-05-28.
  8. ^ "Emma Samms Back to GH!". Soapoperadigest.com. January 12, 2012. Retrieved February 28, 2012.
  9. ^ "EMMA SAMMS RETURNS TO GH!". Soap Opera Digest. American Media, Inc. June 1, 2015. Retrieved June 1, 2015.
  10. ^ "Emma Samms Makes a Surprise Return to General Hospital as Holly Sutton". Soaps.com. SheKnows Media. September 18, 2020. Retrieved August 25, 2022.
  11. ^ "General Hospital Casting News: When Is Emma Samms Returning as Holly?". Soaps.com. SheKnows Media. August 22, 2022. Retrieved August 25, 2022.
  12. ^ "Emma Samms Out at General Hospital as Holly Leaves Port Charles?". Soaps.com. SheKnows Media. November 30, 2022. Retrieved November 30, 2022.
  13. ^ SOD (March 13, 2023). "Exclusive — Big GH Casting News!". Soap Opera Digest. United States: American Media, Inc. Retrieved March 13, 2023.
  14. ^ Cushman, Dustin (April 17, 2023). "General Hospital Recap: Felicia Reunites with Holly to save Ethan". Soaps.com. United States: SHE Media. Retrieved April 22, 2023.
  15. ^ Rossi, Rosemary (July 29, 2024). "Emma Samms Returns to General Hospital as Holly (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. United States: Penske Media Corporation. ISSN 0042-2738. OCLC 60626328. Archived from the original on July 29, 2024. Retrieved July 29, 2024.
  16. ^ Lewis, Errol (September 16, 2024). "Emma Samms on Contract at General Hospital". Soap Opera Network. United States. Retrieved September 19, 2024.