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General Hospital has been a daytime television staple since its debut on April 1, 1963. Over six decades, it built a sprawling world around Port Charles, filled with generations of families, mob drama, medical crises, and endless betrayals.
It’s one of the longest-running scripted programs still airing, and its massive cast of characters has kept evolving to match the changing times. Among those newer generations of characters is Charlotte Cassadine, who was introduced in 2016.
In General Hospital, Charlotte Cassadine is currently back in Port Charles living with her mother, Lulu Spencer; her brother, Rocco; and Dante Falconeri. After months on the run with Valentin Cassadine, Charlotte was safely returned home in March 2025. She is now adjusting to normal life while still dealing with her emotional scars.
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Charlotte Cassadine first appeared when Claudette Beaulieu arrived in Port Charles, claiming that she had a daughter fathered by Nathan West. Early storylines revealed paternity twists involving Griffin Munro before settling on the truth: Charlotte was actually the biological daughter of Valentin Cassadine and Lulu Spencer, conceived through IVF and carried by Claudette.
Everything you need to know about Charlotte Cassadine on General Hospital
Charlotte Cassadine’s life on General Hospital has been anything but ordinary. Raised by Valentin Cassadine after Claudette’s disappearance, Charlotte initially believed Claudette was her real mother. When Valentin won custody, Charlotte settled into life at Wyndemere with him and his then-girlfriend, Nina Reeves, who became a strong maternal figure.
Over time, Lulu Spencer entered Charlotte’s life, pushing for custody after learning she was Charlotte’s biological mother through IVF. Charlotte struggled with loyalty between the two households and had a hard time adjusting, favoring Valentin and Nina over Lulu at first.
Charlotte's behavior shifted as she got older. She bullied her cousin Aiden Webber, dismissing him as "weird" and showing signs of entitlement. School troubles continued when she cheated on a test and vandalized school property, while her guardians clashed over how to discipline her. She formed a close bond with her "papa," Valentin, but also started picking up on the Cassadine family’s darker traits.
Her troubles escalated when she was kidnapped by Cassandra Pierce and later used as leverage by Victor Cassadine to control Valentin. Victor manipulated Charlotte further, secretly encouraging her distrust of Anna Devane. This led Charlotte to vandalize Anna’s hotel room, stalk her, and even set a fire at Anna’s home, although she denied starting it.
In one of the most shocking moments on General Hospital, Charlotte broke into Anna’s apartment on Halloween night. Mistaking Charlotte’s flashlight for a gun, Anna shot her. Charlotte survived after emergency surgery but was left traumatized.
She entered therapy as part of a court deal to avoid charges for stalking and vandalism. After that, Charlotte briefly returned to boarding school in Switzerland to recover emotionally and physically.
Her return to Port Charles didn’t calm things for long. Valentin, fearing threats against them, took Charlotte on the run. Together, they lived in hiding across Europe and South America.
Charlotte remained loyal to her father despite numerous chances to return home. Lulu, who had awakened from a coma, eventually tracked Charlotte to Prague. Charlotte resisted, insisting Valentin needed her more.
Later, after a dangerous encounter with WSB agents, Valentin arranged for Jason Morgan to bring Charlotte home safely. She reunited with Lulu, Rocco, and her family in Port Charles in March 2025.
Despite the reunion in General Hospital, Charlotte still carries emotional scars from years of manipulation, abandonment, and betrayal. Her future remains uncertain, but what’s clear is that Charlotte’s story is deeply tied to the Cassadine legacy and the choices of those who fought over her for so many years.
Watch General Hospital on ABC.
