On April 10th, actress Finola Hughes marked 40 incredible years since she first stepped into the role of General Hospital’s beloved super spy, Anna Devane.
Finola Hughes: 40 Years On General Hospital
Since her debut in 1985, Hughes has captivated audiences with her fierce, layered portrayal of the mysterious spy, devoted mother, and complicated heroine. Her work earned her the Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in 1991—and her performances have remained must-watch TV ever since.
Hughes took to Instagram to share her gratitude and reflect on the journey: “40 years ago today! What a brilliant ride, who would have thought? Love you guys so much 💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕 @generalhospitalabc”
The soap community showed up in the comments to cheer her on.
@evalarue gushed: “Soap Royalty! 👑 I have always been a fan!!! Sooo Amazing!”
@katey_macmullen added: “Wow! Love! 😍”
@welcometolaurasworld called it: “AMAZING!!!!!”
@kimmeabreak declared her an “ICON 😍”
From her unforgettable romance with Robert Scorpio to years of complex family drama and espionage twists, Anna Devane remains a cornerstone of GH—thanks in no small part to Hughes’ unmatched presence and poise.
Here's to 40 years of brilliance—and hopefully many more to come!
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