Brooklyn Rae Silzer, Braedyn Bruner Randy Shropshire/Getty Images for Universal Pictures and Illumination;Michael Tullberg/Getty Images
After growing up on General Hospital, Brooklyn Rae Silzer said goodbye to her longtime fans and TV alter ego, Emma Drake, earlier this week after her role was recast.
Silzer, 18, broke her silence about her bittersweet departure on Monday, December 23. “A little note to my @GeneralHospital family and fans who have loved me over the years ❤️ B xoxo,” she captioned the social media post shared via X.
“To my amazing General Hospital family who have supported me and watched me grow up over the years as Emma I am forever grateful,” she wrote. “Although sad my time as Emma has come to an end, I will cherish all of my memories and friendships made.”
The actress continued: “I am so lucky to have been casted as Emma 13 years ago and to have had the opportunity to grow her character over the years.”
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She concluded, “I am forever thankful for General Hospital and Emma will always hold a special place in my heart.”
Silzer joined the cast of General Hospital in 2011 when she was just 5 years old. She portrayed Robin Scorpio (originated by Kimberly McCullough) and Patrick Drake’s (last portrayed by Jason Thompson in 2016) daughter, Emma, as a series regular until 2016. She has since popped up as a guest star.
After more than a decade on the soap opera, Silzer was replaced by Braedyn Bruner, who made her debut as Emma on Monday.
“SURPRISE!! My first episode as Emma Scorpio-Drake airs today!” Bruner wrote via Instagram at the time. “AHHHH!! I’m so SO excited and honored to continue this incredible legacy. & to my new family at General Hospital, I love every single one of ya. 🥹🫶 ✨.”
Silzer, meanwhile, wished her replacement well in her social media post on Monday. “I am so excited to see how Braedyn takes care of Emma and bring new layers to her character,” she said of the newest soap opera actress.
Silzer’s exit is the latest casting shakeup for General Hospital this year. Michael Easton — who played various characters including Silas Clay and Hamilton Finn — announced his departure in June after 944 episodes.
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A source exclusively told Us Weekly in August that Kelly Monaco was parting ways with the soap opera. The actress, who played Sam McCall for 21 years, confirmed her exit in October, hinting that it wasn’t her choice to leave.
“Last scene with the Davis girls,” she wrote via Instagram. “Still doesn’t make any sense to me.”
The following month, Chad Duell announced his exit after 14 years on the show. “After many incredible years with General Hospital, I’ve decided to step away from the show,” he wrote via Instagram in November, reflecting on his time as Michael Corinthos. “This wasn’t an easy decision for me, but it feels like the right time in my life. I’m beyond grateful to Frank Valentini, the cast, crew, and everyone behind the scenes who have been like family to me throughout this amazing journey.”
General Hospital airs on ABC weekdays. (Check local listings.)
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