General Hospital is one of the oldest and longest-running American Television daily soap operas, which premiered on ABC network on April 1, 1963. The show has seen entries and exits from various actors over the decades.
Vanessa Mathison is a model and an actor who portrayed the role of Mia in the iconic daily soap opera. She has been a recurring character on the show and has limited screen time and interaction with other characters. Her role revolves around the storylines and plots of Carly Specher and Drew.
Vanessa and Cameron Mathison (popular for his role as Drew in the daily soap opera) tied the knot in July 2002. However, just four days after their 22nd wedding anniversary, the couple announced their divorce in a joint post on Instagram.
"After 22 years of marriage, we have made the difficult decision to part ways. We enter this new chapter with deep love, kindness, and respect for each other. We hold gratitude in our hearts for the wonderful years we shared together."
The statement continued:
"Our children have been and will continue to be our highest priority, and we will forever share in our devotion and love for them. We remain friends, and both wish the best for one another. We sincerely appreciate your respect for our family's privacy during this transition."
Who is Vanessa Mathison in General Hospital?
Vanessa debuted as an actor in 2022 on the show, where she portrayed the role of Mia. In the show, Drew meets Mia to discuss the challenges he faces at Aurora Media. She advises him about how to handle Aurora Media and how he can spend more time with his family. On Mia's suggestion, Drew discusses the merger of Aurora and E.L.Q with Michael, which in turn concerns Ned Quartermaine.
As the character's storyline in General Hospital continues, Mia connects with Carly and helps her face the challenges in business. Vanessa's role as Mia is limited in the show since it occurs as per the needs of the storyline. Her character's timeline affects the plot and storyline mostly related to Carly and Drew, including their personal and professional life.
General Hospital: Vanessa Mathison's life
Vanessa started her career as a model at 18. She was born in Los Angeles, California, and raised in Orange County, California. Besides modeling, she has done various commercials, music videos, and television series. She has been a model for over 23 years.
Vanessa married her ex-husband Cameron Mathison in 2002. They welcomed a son named Luca, born in April 2003, and a daughter named Leila, born in July 2006.
She shared the screen with her ex-husband, Cameron (who portrayed Drew), in the popular and iconic daily soap opera General Hospital. She is a recurring character with a limited appearance, which mostly revolves around Drew and Carly's storyline. The audience was excited to see the couple's on and off-screen chemistry.
According to People, during her time on the show, Vanessa posted:
"My favorite actor in the whole world, my hubby @cameronmathison .. thank you for always holding my hand, supporting me, and calming me through the entire day."
Vanessa continues to be a successful businesswoman, a loving mother, and an actor.
Fans can enjoy watching General Hospital on ABC.