General Hospital premiered on April 1, 1963, and was telecasted on the ABC television network. Even five decades after its release, its dynamic plots and iconic characters keep the audience binge-watching the television series.
Kristen Vaganos has been part of the show since 2023 as Molly. She was born on May 7, 1996, and is 28 years old as of 2024. She is an actor, writer, and producer from Philadelphia and earned a BFA from NYU's Tisch School of the Arts.
Kristen is also known for her roles in Independent Feature, Obsessed with the Babysitter, and Bulge Bracket. On September 27, 2023, she took over the role of Molly Lansing-Davis and debuted on General Hospital. By then, the character had been going through a rough patch.
When Kristen joined as Molly, the character had decided to follow in her mother's footsteps and become a defense lawyer. Kristen's portrayal of Molly has been widely appreciated by viewers. In the current story arc, Molly continues to strive for a better life, dealing with Kristina, Ava, and Sonny alongside TJ.
More about Kristen from General Hospital
Kristen Vaganos, known for her role as Molly in General Hospital, is an actor, writer, and producer. She co-produced the feature film Bobcat Moretti, which starred Taryn Manning, Matt Peters, and Sally Kirkland. She also shared a scene with Taryn and Matt.
She has also produced the feature film Ramona at Midlife, which premiered at Geena Davis's esteemed Bentonville Film Festival. In the film, Kristen shares a scene with David Alan Basche. As an actor, some of her notable works include the 2019 TV mini-series Dating After College and the 2020 film I Am Lisa, for which she is also credited as a fight choreographer.
Kristen Vaganos stepped in as Molly Lansing-Davis on General Hospital in 2023. The role was originally played by Hope and Faith Dever from 2005 to 2007, followed by Iris and Ivy Kaim from 2007 to 2008, and Haley Pullos from 2009 to 2023. Brooke Anne Smith took over the role briefly in 2023 but left in the same year.
Kristen continues to play Molly to date and is a key character in General Hospital's current storyline.
Kristen as Molly on General Hospital
Molly was born on screen to Ric Lansing and Alexis Davis on November 10, 2005. She is the niece of Mob boss Sonny and has a sister, Kristina. Molly has had to overcome various challenges, including her parents' divorce and surviving a deadly train accident.
When Kristen joined the show as Molly, the storyline saw Molly and her husband, TJ, have various discussions and decide to start a family. However, she was suffering from endometriosis, which resulted in all the tests coming back negative.
After that, they decided to have a surrogate. Molly's sister Kristina offered to be a surrogate, but they declined and chose Andrea. However, Andrea eventually suffered a miscarriage.
In 2024, when Kristina again offers to help, they accept it. Kristina witnessed a violent altercation between Sonny and Dex, which affected TJ and Molly's relationship. Meanwhile, Kristina gets concerned about the child's future. In an interview with a TV show, she expresses her opinion regarding being a surrogate.
Afraid to face parental issues, Molly asks Kristina to sign papers and give them parental rights, but she refuses. Simultaneously, Kristina has to deal with Ava when she confronts her to testify in court. Kristina refuses and backs toward the wall, resulting in her falling into the swimming pool.
Kristina suffers a miscarriage and loses TJ and Molly's child. Molly grieves and decides to punish all those responsible. When Sonny steps in to meet Kristina on General Hospital, she refuses to let him in.
Fans can continue watching Kristen as Molly on General Hospital only on the ABC television network.