Today, the spotlight shines a little brighter on Port Charles.
Because behind the fierce, brilliant Ava Jerome is the incredible Maura West.
An actress whose every glance tells a story, whose every word cuts like a blade or heals like a balm.
From her first moment on screen, she captured hearts and commanded attention.
A true force — elegant, fearless, unforgettable.
Born to light up the stage and screen, Maura brings nuance to every line she speaks.
She makes us cheer, makes us weep, makes us wonder what’s next.
There’s magic in the way she transforms a simple scene into a masterpiece.
There’s power in the vulnerability she lets us glimpse behind Ava’s bravado.
Few can play fire and fragility so seamlessly — but Maura West is a rare gem.
Today, we celebrate not just her talent, but her spirit.
Her kindness behind the scenes, her devotion to her craft, her effortless grace.
A star who reminds us that artistry is as much about heart as it is about skill.
A woman who wears her many Emmy wins with humility and pride.
A true leading lady in every sense.
Fans across the world lift their voices to say: thank you.
Thank you for every riveting scene, every sly smile, every tear we didn’t expect.
Thank you for showing us that even the most flawed characters can be deeply, beautifully human.
Thank you for years of breathtaking storytelling.
So here’s to Maura —
To her laughter, her strength, her extraordinary gift.
To every triumph already won, and every dazzling chapter still to come.
May this year bring her as much joy as she’s brought to millions.
May she always feel as celebrated as she deserves to be.
Because today, the world turns a little more golden in her honor.
Happy Birthday, Maura West.
The screen is brighter because of you.
The story is richer because of you.
And General Hospital — and all of us — are forever better for having you.