General Hospital exits Maxie Jones, moving to Australia

The character of Maxie Jones, portrayed by actress Kirsten Storms, has been officially written out of the long-running ABC soap opera "General Hospital." The character's departure was confirmed in the July 23, 2026, episode, which revealed that Maxie, along with her partner Damian Spinelli and their children, is relocating to Australia following a job offer for Spinelli.

This narrative decision concludes a period of uncertainty surrounding the character and the actress. Storms, who has played Maxie since 2005, had been absent from the show for several months. Her last on-screen appearance was in March 2026, with her absence initially explained as an extended family vacation. The July 23 episode provided a more permanent resolution, also noting that Maxie sold her ownership stake in the fictional company Deception Cosmetics to another character, Michael Corinthos.

The exit follows a challenging period in Storms's personal life, which has been detailed in legal filings and public statements. In April 2026, her ex-husband, Brandon Barash, was granted an emergency restraining order. In court documents, Barash expressed concerns about Storms's mental health and stability, citing...