Blythe Howard wasted no time making an impression on General Hospital. Her new character, Monet Mitchell, arrived as a sharp lawyer with family baggage, a mysterious agenda, and absolutely no problem stepping on toes. Howard opened up about jumping into daytime for the first time, working with veteran cast members, and why Monet may know exactly what she is doing even when everyone else is still trying to figure her out.
Key Takeaways
- Blythe Howard said Monet immediately stood out as a fun, spicy role.
- Howard described Monet as strong, determined, and willing to step on toes.
- Monet may know exactly what she wants even while everyone else is left guessing.
- Howard admitted the pace of daytime television caught her off guard at first, and praised her veteran scene partners.
Blythe Howard Says Monet Keeps Everyone Guessing
Howard spoke to TV Insider about joining GH and said the role grabbed her immediately. Monet felt different from the parts she usually got, which made the audition impossible to ignore. “It was just a really fun, spicy role and I couldn’t pass it up.”
Howard also loved that Monet entered Port Charles with confidence already baked in. She described her as strong, determined, and willing to push when she wants something. “I think Monet is just here to keep everybody on their toes,” Howard said, which feels about right considering she has already managed to rattle Tracy (Jane Elliot) and Jordan (Tanisha Harper) in very different ways.
There is also the question of what Monet actually wants. Howard said the fun comes from not knowing exactly where Monet is headed, while the character herself seems far less confused. “I think she knows exactly what she’s up to, but everybody else doesn’t.”
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Howard Is Finding Her Footing in Port Charles
Howard admitted the speed of daytime caught her off guard at first. She grew up watching soaps, but actually working on one was another matter entirely. “My first day was insane. I was like a deer in the headlights,” she said, adding that nothing fully prepares an actor for the pace once the cameras start rolling.
That first stretch also meant working with veterans like Elliot and Nancy Lee Grahn almost immediately. Howard called the experience intimidating but exciting, especially because she was stepping into scenes with people who know the format inside and out. She also praised Harper as the two began developing Monet and Jordan’s strained sister relationship.
Howard said that history is still unfolding for both the audience and the actors. Monet and Jordan are estranged, but the reasons behind that tension are still being revealed. For Howard, that uncertainty is part of the appeal, because she gets to discover the relationship at the same time Monet keeps everyone else guessing.
