By Rebecca Herbst, Cynthia Watros & Maura West – Special Correspondents for the Night
Los Angeles, CA – The red carpet shimmered, the flashbulbs popped, but tucked away in a quieter corner of the 2025 Emmy Awards, three of daytime television’s most iconic women sat down for a conversation that was equal parts heartwarming, humorous, and honest.
Rebecca Herbst, Cynthia Watros, and Maura West — beloved stars of General Hospital — traded their scripts for microphones, stepping into the roles of impromptu interviewers for the night. The result? A refreshingly candid roundtable about resilience, reinvention, and the power of telling women’s stories.
“How surreal is this?” Rebecca began, her signature grace giving way to a grin. “We’ve walked carpets for years, but tonight feels different.”
“It’s emotional,” Cynthia admitted. “To be here, still doing the work we love, still evolving — it’s a gift. I think about how many times I almost walked away, and then something pulls me back in. Usually a good script,” she laughed, “or a strong female character.”
Maura West, elegant and sharp as ever, chimed in: “We’ve spent our careers portraying complex women — mothers, survivors, schemers, saints. And let’s be honest, sometimes all in the same week!”
The conversation turned intimate as they reflected on longevity in an industry known for its fleeting spotlight.
“We’re not here by accident,” Maura said. “We’re here because we fought for roles that mattered, and we kept showing up — even when it was hard.”
Rebecca nodded. “And because of the fans. People who’ve grown up with us, who see a piece of their own story in ours. That connection… it keeps us going.”
They spoke, too, of sisterhood — the real bond between women in front of and behind the camera.
“There’s a myth that actresses can’t support each other,” Cynthia said. “But here we are, lifting each other up.”
As Emmy night rolled on, the trio returned to the celebration — but not before leaving us with a moment of reflection and hope.
“We’re not just here to be celebrated,” Rebecca said. “We’re here to remind people that women’s stories are powerful. And we’re just getting started.”
