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Demi Moore, a renowned actor who started her illustrious career in the early 1980s, portrayed investigative journalist Jackie Templeton on the ABC soap opera General Hospital.
She joined the show on January 4, 1982, and left on April 20, 1984. Her departure marked the end of her time on daytime television as she transitioned to pursue a film career.
Moore left the show in April 1984 after a chaotic storyline involving espionage and betrayal. Kim Delaney reintroduced Jackie Templeton's character and played it from October 6, 2020, to June 23, 2021.
Who was Jackie Templeton on General Hospital?
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Jackie Templeton was brought in as a smart and persistent investigative journalist. Her story started when she looked for her lost sister, Laura Templeton. Her storylines were mixed with the bigger drama of Port Charles, like the kidnapping of Laura Spencer by Stavros Cassadine.
In her relentless search for the truth, Jackie worked alongside—and occasionally had disagreements with—other key individuals. This included Robert Scorpio, who played a major part in her life as he was also romantically involved with Jackie.
Her relationship with Robert gave an emotional depth to her persona. Demi Moore left the show in 1984, but Kim Delaney reintroduced the character Jackie Templeton several years later in 2020.
When she was on the show, Jackie played a major role in solving many mysteries, such as who killed Susan Moore. She left Port Charles at the start of 1984 after some dramatic events with Henrik Brenich, a spy who didn't like her.
Jackie's never-ending passion for news reporting stayed with viewers. Jackie Templeton's character broke many gender stereotypes of that time.
She was showcased as a strong and independent woman in a male-dominated profession which was a refreshing addition to the soap opera genre. It set a standard for more dynamic female characters for future storylines.
Moore’s performance as Jackie is often given as an example to show how daytime soap operas can be a good launchpad for actors to achieve great heights in Hollywood and other entertainment industries.
Demi Moore’s Journey Post-General Hospital
After exiting from General Hospital in 1984, Moore became a noticeable figure in Hollywood. She played lead roles in many famous films such as St. Elmo's Fire, Ghost, and A Few Good Men.
In 1995, Moore became the top-paid actress in the world. She played parts in very successful movies such as Indecent Proposal and Disclosure. Her performance in The Substance (2024) won her a Golden Globe Award for Best Actress.
Moore's career spans many decades, during which she advocated for equal pay regardless of gender. She also delved into philanthropy and activism. She also co-founded the DNA Foundation which combats human trafficking using technology.
Though Demi Moore's period at General Hospital was short, it served as a key turning point in her professional life.
Fans can watch General Hospital on ABC.
