Brooklyn Ray Selzer, Braeden Bruner
Randy Shropshire/Getty Images for Universal Pictures and Illumination; Michael Tullberg/Getty ImagesAfter I grew up General Hospital, Brooklyn Ray Selzer She said goodbye to her long-time fan and TV alter ego, Emma Drake, earlier this week after her role was recast.
Selzer, 18, broke her silence about it A bittersweet departure On Monday, December 23rd. “A little note to my family @GeneralHospital and fans who have loved me over the years ❤️ B xoxo,” she captioned the social media post Shared via X.
“To my amazing General Hospital “My family who have supported me and watched me grow over the years like Emma, I am forever grateful,” she wrote. “Even though my time with Emma is over, I will cherish all my memories and friendships.”
The actress continued: “I am very fortunate to have been chosen to play Emma 13 years ago, and to have had the opportunity to develop her character over the years.”
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“I am forever grateful,” she concluded For the general hospital Emma will always hold a special place in my heart.
Silzer joined the cast General Hospital In 2011 when she was only 5 years old. She portrayed Robin Scorpio (raised by Kimberly McCullough) and Patrick Drake (last photographed by Jason Thompson in 2016) as Emma's daughter, as a series regular until 2016. She has since appeared as a guest star.
After more than a decade on the series, Selzer was replaced by… Braeden Brunerwho made her debut as Emma on Monday.
“Surprise!! My first episode as Emma Scorpio-Drake airs today! Bronner.” he wrote via Instagram at that time. “Ahhh!! I'm so excited and honored to continue this amazing legacy. And to my new family in General Hospital-I love every one of you. 🥹🫶 ✨.”
Meanwhile, Selzer wished her replacement well in her social media post on Monday. “I'm so excited to see how Braeden takes care of Emma and adds new layers to her character,” she said of the soap opera's newest actress.
Silzer's exit is the latest change in the cast General Hospital this year. Michael Easton – who played various characters including Silas Clay and Hamilton Finn – announced his departure in June after 944 episodes.
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source He said exclusively Us Weekly In August that Kelly Monaco It was a parting with the TV series. The actress, who played Sam McCall for 21 years, She confirmed her exit in Octoberindicating that leaving was not her choice.
“Last scene with the Davis girls,” she wrote on Instagram. “It still doesn't make sense to me.”
The following month, Chad Doyle He announced his departure 14 years after the show. “After so many incredible years with General Hospital“I have decided to step away from the show,” he wrote via Instagram in November, reflecting on his time as Michael Corinthos. “This decision was not easy for me, but it feels like the right time in my life. I am so grateful for it Frank ValentiniAnd the cast, crew and everyone behind the scenes who have been like family to me throughout this amazing journey.
General Hospital It airs on ABC weekdays. (Check local listings.)
