‘General Hospital’ Star Brooklyn Rae Silzer Speaks Out After Shock Exit From Show
Brooklyn Rae Silzer is feeling “grateful” despite her General Hospital character having been recast with a new actress.
The soap star took to social media on Monday (December 23) to share a message with her fans about her shock exit from the long-running daytime drama. This came the same day that Braedyn Bruner made her General Hospital debut, taking over the role of Emma Drake, previously played by Silzer on and off since 2011.
“A little note to my @GeneralHospital family and fans who have loved me over the years,” Silzer posted on 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 continued. “Although sad my time as Emma has come to an end I will cherish all of my memories and friendships made. 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.”
A little note to my @GeneralHospital family and fans who have loved me over the years❤️ B xoxo pic.twitter.com/690ZweiwJl
— Brooklyn Rae Silzer (@brooklyn_silzer) December 24, 2024
She also had kind words for Bruner, writing, “I am so excited to see how Braedyn takes care of Emma and bring new layers to her character.”
“I am forever thankful for General Hospital and Emma will always hold a special place in my heart,” Silzer concluded her post.
Silzer joined General Hospital in 2011 when she was just five years old, playing Emma, the daughter of Robin Scorpio-Drake (Kimberly McCullough) and Patrick Drake (Jason Thompson). Her character was written out of the show in 2016, but she has returned to Port Charles several times in the following years.
Braedyn Bruner as Emma; Christine Bartolucci/ABC
Following her X statement, fans jumped into the comments to send their best wishes to Silzer as she moves on from General Hospital.
“Best wishes to you!! It was wonderful seeing you grow up on screen,” wrote one commenter.
“You ARE Emma to us. I’m hoping this was your choice. If so best of everything to you in your future,” added another.
Another said, “I was so upset! What happened? Were you busy with school or didn’t they ask you to come back? Either way I am not looking for another Emma that role will forever and always be yours and yours alone!”
“I was soo hoping that you would be coming back to play Emma. I have watched you from the start. Beautiful young woman and I can’t picture what a new Emma will feel like. But you have handled it with grace, and I wish you all the best in your future endeavors,” wrote another.
“Its been such a pleasure to see you grow and evolve over the years. Please continue to keep in touch with us. Wishing you constant joy and success,” added one fan.
Will you miss Silzer’s Emma? Are you excited to see Bruner take over the role? Let us know your thoughts in the comments section below.
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Brooklyn will always be the ONLY Emma for me! After Kelly Monaco's firing and suddenly killing Dex, NOTHING surprises me anymore on this show! GH execs had better get their act together!
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When did Brooklyn play Emma? The twisted way the writing has gone this season has really been has been depressing for me. I have been a fan since before a 5yr old Silzern joined the show and I am feeling betrayed but still love show.
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Brooklyn played Emma (as it says in the article) from 2011-2016 with occasional visits afterward.
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I'm really glad they are bringing Emma back because I want all the family members back on the canvas. I don't know why they did recast Emma. Brooklyn was popular as Emma. Is Emma staying in PC? That would be the only reason to recast because Brooklyn said she loved those brief visits. Brooklyn, I loved watching you grow up on the show like your TV mom did. I hope the decision was yours. Everyone will miss you.
With all that said, Braedyn Bruner is a beautiful girl. I wish her the best as Emma. I will enjoy watching her on GH. I really want recasts when the original actor is unavailable..
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I think the original Emma was available but GH decided to go with someone else
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Don't know what is going on with GH, but recasting Emma was a mistake. Loved Brooklyn as Emma!! And killing Sam off was unreal. She, along with Sonny, Carly, and Jason are the heart of GH.
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It doesn't sound like it was her decision (maybe I'm reading it wrong). I personally do NOT like the new Emma recast. Writers have made her instantly unlikable, privileged and spoiled.
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Me neither
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General Hospital has messed up again!! Viewers are getting tired of these recasts. Lulu now Emma!!
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Find out the details before you jump to conclusions. Brooklyn is in nursing school. She could have made visits as she's done recently, but GH is having "Emma" back full time.
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Brooklyn will always be Emma. We watched her grow up. I was happy to hear Emma was coming back. This new one has too scratchy deep voice for me. Those clothes were horribly ugly for "Emma". TPB should have had asked Brooklyn if she was available. I don't care for the replacement. Thin those frickin' eyebrows on the new Emma. Not everyone has to look like a Kardashian. Eek. I'll be fast forwarding the scenes she is in.
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I AGREE!!!!
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Jaeden Bruner is a welcome addition to GH. I hope she does well. Its always difficult to take on someone else's role that fans loved. I do think jaedon will work out and prove a welcome addition. Lets give her a chance.
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