General Hospital star Scarlett Spears has been making the rounds lately. She voiced Bonnie in Toy Story 5, and she met Tom Hanks and Taylor Swift. She’s also looking back on working with Ariana Grande. Despite all that, the person she seems happiest talking about works a lot closer to home.
Key Takeaways
- Scarlett Spears says Maurice Benard is the GH co-star she’s closest to.
- Spears revealed she and Benard enjoy dancing and goofing around between scenes.
- Landing the role of Bonnie in Toy Story 5 came as a shock to Spears and her family.
- The young actress met Tom Hanks, Tim Allen, Jodi Benson, and Taylor Swift at the film’s premiere.
- Despite her growing Hollywood résumé, Spears remains excited to return to Port Charles and GH.
Her Favorite GH Co-Star
Spears chatted with TV Insider about everything from recording Toy Story 5 to meeting Hollywood legends at the premiere and returning to GH afterward. For all the excitement surrounding her latest projects, the answer about her favorite co-star came from much closer to home.
“I love everyone I work with, but I think I’m the closest to my dad,” Spears said. She quickly clarified that she meant Maurice Benard, who plays Sonny, adding, “His name is Sonny, but his real name is Maurice!”
That bond apparently extends well beyond simply sharing scenes together. “We have a lot of fun together,” Spears explained. “We like to dance and goof around, but we do know when to be serious on set, too.” It’s not exactly difficult to picture Benard getting into some silliness between takes before immediately snapping back into work mode when the cameras start rolling.
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A Big Year for the Young Star
Away from Port Charles, Spears has been checking off some pretty impressive career milestones. She recalled being shocked when she booked Toy Story 5, while her family reacted pretty much the same way. She also found out that voice acting bears little resemblance to a day at GH, unless the soap suddenly starts handing out unlimited cereal between takes.
The premiere itself was packed with memorable moments. Spears met Tom Hanks, Tim Allen, and Jodi Benson, but one encounter stood out above the rest. “I was so excited to meet Taylor Swift!” she said, describing the singer as kind and admitting she could barely remember what she said because she was so surprised.
Spears may be collecting major movie credits at an impressive pace, but she hasn’t outgrown GH. Between Hollywood projects, she still sounds happy returning to Port Charles, where life apparently involves equal parts acting, dancing, and goofing around with Benard.
