It had been four long years waiting for General Hospital‘s Lulu to wake up from her coma. The character had been caught in an explosion on The Floating Rib and had been comatose ever since. That all changed when Alexa Havins took over the part in November of 2024.
Key Takeaways
- Alexa Havins’ journey from a small-town dancer to a celebrated soap star is nothing short of inspiring.
- A chance encounter with an acting coach completely changed the direction of Havins’ career.
- Her role as Babe Carey on All My Children made her a fan favorite and earned her Emmy recognition.
- Havins’ real-life love story with her All My Children co-star sounds like something straight out of a soap.
- From Pine Valley to primetime, Havins has brought her talent to shows like The Astronaut Wives Club and Torchwood: Miracle Day.
Lulu’s return was met with all sorts of emotion — happiness, of course, being the primary one after having been in a coma for four years. However, there was also sadness and shock as she adjusted to all the changes that had occurred in her absence. One thing is for sure: with one of soap’s most talented actresses in the role, the sky is the limit to where Lulu’s story will go. Scroll through to read five fast facts about the actress bringing Lulu to life, pun intended.
Born & Bred
Alexa Havins was born on November 16 in New Mexico but raised in Chandler, Arizona.
All That Jazz
Before making her mark on daytime television, Alexa’s first love was dance. She began performing with a jazz ensemble at just five years old and went on to dance professionally for years. Her career took a turn when acting coach Jean Fowler discovered her talent and encouraged her to pursue acting in New York City. Following Fowler’s advice, Havins trained at the prestigious Circle in the Square Theatre School before later moving to Los Angeles to study with renowned coach Brian Reise—solidifying the foundation for her future success in Hollywood.
Family Matters
The actress married former All My Children co-star Justin Bruening (Jamie), who would love to work opposite her again, on June 5, 2005. He proposed to her on the set of AMC on December 21, 2004. They have 4 children — three daughters and a son. They all are very supportive of Havins.
Drama Queen
Havins is best known to soap fans for her unforgettable portrayal of Babe Carey Chandler on All My Children from 2003 to 2007, and again during the show’s 2011 finale, where her character returned as a ghost. Her performances as Babe quickly made her a fan favorite and earned her a Daytime Emmy nomination for Outstanding Younger Actress in a Drama Series in 2005. Although the trophy ultimately went to her AMC co-star Eden Riegel, who played Bianca Montgomery, Havins’ work as Babe remains one of the most memorable chapters in Pine Valley history.
To Inifinity & Beyond
The actress appeared on the ABC drama The Astronaut Wives Club, playing Pat White, wife of astronaut Edward H. White II. She also played a bride in the film 27 Dresses. Havins also appeared for a season-long arc on Torchwood: Miracle Day as Esther Drummond, a CIA analyst who becomes part of Captain Jack Harkness’s (John Barrowman) team after uncovering the mystery behind “Miracle Day,” when people around the world suddenly stop dying.
