Kirsten Storms is celebrating a milestone—20 years portraying Maxie Jones on General Hospital. Known for her complicated love life, Maxie’s romantic journey has been filled with ups and downs, some quite unconventional. Storms recently shared her thoughts on the many relationships that have defined her character, giving fans a look behind the scenes.
Maxie’s Many Relationships
Over the years, Maxie has had several love interests, some more unusual than others. In a recent interview with Swoon, Kirsten Storms reflected on the unique relationships that have shaped her character. One of the standout moments in Maxie’s romantic history was her brief romance with Lucky Spencer, portrayed by Greg Vaughan. Although Storms acknowledged Vaughan’s charm, she admitted that the pairing felt strange due to their off-screen friendship.
“It was a little weird for me,” Kirsten confessed. She explained that the relationship felt odd because she knew Vaughan long before their on-screen romance, dating back to when they were both much younger. Maxie’s pursuit of Lucky was a turbulent storyline, involving manipulative tactics, including a fake pregnancy, as Maxie fought to win his love.
General Hospital: The Crazy Side of Maxie’s Love Life
Kirsten Storms looks back on this period as “crazy” due to the many questionable decisions her character made. From sabotaging Lucky’s marriage to Elizabeth Webber to pursuing other chaotic romances, Maxie’s love life was nothing short of dramatic.
Storms jokingly described Maxie as having a “black widow-ish” quality, considering how many of her partners met untimely fates. Some of Maxie’s notable love interests over the years included Jesse Beaudry (Matt Marraccini), Cooper Barrett (Jason Gerhardt), and Damian Spinelli (Bradford Anderson).
Maxie also had memorable flings with Johnny Zacchara (Brandon Barash) and Franco (James Franco). Reflecting on her time working with the famous actor, Kirsten shared how she was both excited and nervous about their scenes together. Despite the pressure of daytime TV’s quick filming pace, Storms described Franco as humble, honest, and eager to learn.
She called the experience of working with him “great” and appreciated his grounded approach to the fast-paced soap world.
A Brief Social Media Scare And A Comeback
Kirsten Storms recently caused a brief stir on social media when she posted a cryptic message about her time in Port Charles. Fans, fearing her departure from General Hospital, were relieved when she clarified that it was simply the end of a filming day, not the end of her run on the show. Storms quickly shifted the conversation to a more personal note, humorously discussing the challenges of helping her daughter with fifth-grade math homework.
Fans were overjoyed when Kirsten returned to social media in April after taking a brief break. She posted a stylish photo, and her followers were quick to praise her “amazing” and “gorgeous” appearance. Her return followed a short absence in December, which had raised concerns among her fans due to her past health issues.
Through the years, Maxie Jones has gone through some truly wild romantic adventures. Kirsten Storms has brought these stories to life with humor, drama, and heart. Her portrayal of Maxie has been both captivating and entertaining, keeping fans invested in the ever-evolving character.
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