General Hospital’s James Patrick Stuart And Finola Hughes Explain Why ‘Vanna’ Works

“General Hospital” actors Finola Hughes and James Patrick Stuart recently participated in a General Hospital Fantasy Event. Soap Hub reported on it, highlighting how much the actors enjoy working together. Stuart said, “I think we both like each other very much and we trust each other very much … I think everyone just picks up on that.” In acknowledging fan reactions he stated, “I’m grateful that people have responded.”

Considering that the characters are spies who are used to dealing in secrets, Hughes gave her take on the relationship’s dynamic. “The characters are allowed to be honest with each other because I think that there is a certain amount of acceptance in the fact that it’s probably never going to be on the up and up with these two,” she said, adding “… so if you put one of them with somebody who is maybe a real earnest person it’s not going to carry as far for as long.”

Stuart reacted to this by saying, “I think it’s interesting that they find this respite together, where they are equally secretive and equally manipulative … considering that didn’t work so well in other relationships.” Hughes followed that up, saying that after they complete a particularly well-done scene, Stuart always says “Our fans are going to love that.”

Since Valentin recently opened up about a crushing secret to Anna, the characters will come closer together — making fans very happy indeed.