Love triangles on soap operas are a tale as old as time. Soap opera fans taking to social media to vent about the series' latest love triangle drama is a far newer tale. And unfortunately, that venting can get a bit toxic, as the actors aren't totally shielded from the discourse. "General Hospital" stars Laura Wright and Cynthia Watros know this all too well. Their characters, Carly Spencer and Nina Reeves, have long been in a feud thanks to their love triangle involving Sonny Corinthos (Maurice Benard). While the drama is all fictional, some viewers have taken things a little too far on social media.
In January 2023, one X user suggested that their disdain for Nina extended to the real-life actor. "I'm afraid if I saw Cynthia Watros on the street I would punch her in the face for messing with Carly," they wrote (via Soaps in Depth). Even if it was meant to be a joke, Watros wasn't exactly thrilled about this arguably threatening comment. After she saw the post, the actor simply replied, "Really?" Wright also jumped in to defend Watros. "Not if I were there! Love you, Cynthia! XOXOX," she wrote.
In October 2023, Wright and Watros chatted with Eldredge ATL about fans crossing the line on social media. "I just think personally attacking any actor in any way is absolutely uncalled for," Wright said. "That's unacceptable. And I have no problem blocking you."
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