Jonathan Jackson’s return to the Daytime Emmys couldn’t have been scripted better. Thirty years after his first win for General Hospital, the beloved actor took home the 2025 Daytime Emmy for Outstanding Supporting Actor. Visibly emotional, Jackson thanked God, his family, his longtime fans, and the daytime community that gave him his start, creating a heartfelt full-circle moment that had the audience cheering.
On Oct. 17, 2025, General Hospital’s Jonathan Jackson won Outstanding Supporting Performance in a Daytime Drama Series: Actor at the Daytime Emmys, reminding everyone why his return to Port Charles was so anticipated. The longtime fan favorite delivered an emotional acceptance speech, thanking mentors and shouting out Anthony Geary for their enduring father–son magic. For Jackson, it’s a triumphant chapter in a career that’s spanned teen phenom to seasoned scene-stealer—and a sweet payoff for fans who’ve watched Lucky grow up before their eyes.
One lucky fan got to announce the winner in the category of Outstanding Supporting Actor when host Mario Lopez picked her out of the crowd, asked her name, and let her open the envelope and reveal the winner. The fan's name is Ollie Chernaik, and according to her LinkedIn profile, she is "currently a grad student at Loyola Marymount University studying Writing and Producing for Television." Later, she posed for pictures with Jackson and his Emmy, his 6th overall.
Ollie Chernaik and Jonathan Jackson at the 52nd Daytime Emmy Awards.A visibly emotional Jackson took to the stage and started, "First of all, I want to thank the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit for grace and mercy. Dostoevsky said, 'Beauty will save the world,' and for me, the most beautiful thing is my wife, Elisa. My three children, Caleb, Adora, and Titus."
In his speech, Jackson also thanked co-stars Rebecca Herbst and Steve Burton, GH Executive Producer Frank Valentini, everyone at GH, his management team, and gave special mention to his onscreen mother, Genie Francis, saying, "I owe you a debt of love that I will never be able to repay." He also thanked his TV father, Anthony Geary, who is retired from acting but still close to the actor's heart, "Even though I didn’t get to work with you this time around, the truth is, you are with me in every single scene I do."
He also thanked his family and "anyone who's ever said a prayer for me, been there for me in dark times." The deeply religious Jackson gave a special thanks to "the monks on the Holy mountain for praying for the world," and he ended his speech by dedicating his award to the late Father George Pantelis, saying, "May your memory be eternal."
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The other nominees for Outstanding Supporting Performance in a Daytime Drama Series: Actor were Tajh Bellow as TJ Ashford (General Hospital ABC), Blake Berris as Everett Lynch (Days of our Lives Peacock), Michael Graziadei as Daniel Romalotti (The Young and the Restless CBS), and Gregory Harrison as Gregory Chase (General Hospital ABC)
The 52nd annual Daytime Emmys took place in Pasadena, CA, on Friday, October 17, 2025, and were streamed live on watch.theemmys.tv and on the Emmys app.
"The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS), founded in 1955, is dedicated to advancing the arts and sciences of television. Our mission is to promote creative leadership and recognize artistic, educational, and technical achievements within the television industry. NATAS is proud to honor excellence in American daytime television programming through the prestigious Daytime Emmy Awards."
“GH is both the longest-running scripted drama and the longest-running American soap opera currently in production. GH continues its tradition of passion, intrigue, and adventure that has depicted the ongoing lives of the diverse and evolving citizens of the fictional town of Port Charles, set in upstate New York. The glamour and excitement of those who have come to find their destinies in this familiar seaport town intertwine with the lives, loves, and fortunes of beloved, well-known faces. As always, love, danger, and mind-blowing plot twists abound on GH with contemporary storylines and unforgettable characters."
General Hospital airs weekdays on ABC, and you can catch up anytime on Hulu.
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