Alley Mills Wins Second Consecutive Daytime Emmy for General Hospital Guest Role

Alley Mills won her second Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Performance in a Drama Series for her role as Heather Webber on ABC's "General Hospital," a role she has played since 1980. In her acceptance speech, Mills honored her late husband Orson Bean and reflected on the complexity and intelligence of her character, who has been portrayed as a smart but unbalanced manipulator with a heart. Susan Walters also received an Emmy for Outstanding Supporting Actress for her role on "The Young and the Restless," which led the nominations with 19 nods. "General Hospital" was additionally recognized for its writing team, while "The Young and the Restless" and "Days of Our Lives" were also nominated for best daytime drama. Mills praised fellow nominee Avery Kristen Pohl, who played her character's daughter, and acknowledged the difficult times currently faced by the world. The awards ceremony took place at the Pasadena Civic Center, celebrating the achievements in daytime television.