Cue up “Pomp and Circumstance” for the Class of 2024! Recently,
several soap stars from shows like General Hospital, The Bold and the Beautiful,
The Young and the Restless, Days of Our Lives, One Life to Live, All My Children,
Port Charles, Guiding Light, and Passions have proudly cheered on their loved ones who
achieved the milestone of graduation. Some soap stars even donned
caps and gowns themselves. Here’s a collection of heartfelt moments shared by daytime stars honoring the graduates of 2024.
Don Diamont (Brad, B&B) and his wife Cindy Amwell watched with pride as their son Luca graduated from Duke University. They celebrated his achievements as a student-athlete and the lifelong friendships he formed at Duke’s Sanford School of Public Policy.
Maurice Benard (Sonny, GH) beamed with pride as his daughter Kaylee earned her master’s degree in marriage and family therapy from Pepperdine University. He expressed awe at her balancing years of schooling with raising two children.
Kristian Alfonso (Hope, Days) celebrated her son Jack’s graduation from Boston College. Surrounded by family, they expressed their overflowing joy and pride in Jack’s accomplishments.
Daniel Goddard (ex-Cane, Y&R) was there to cheer on his godson Ford’s high school graduation. Alongside Ford’s mother, he praised Ford’s resilience and selflessness, which have left a lasting impact on everyone around him.
Cameron Mathison (Drew, GH) celebrated his daughter Leila’s high school graduation at the Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles. He lauded her dedication, resilience, and passion, expressing immense pride in her achievements.
Heather Tom (Katie, B&B) proudly watched her son Zane graduate from fifth grade, marking his transition to middle school. She shared her excitement about seeing the kind of man he will become.
Brooklyn Rae Silzer (ex-Emma, GH) shared a memorable night as she graduated from Troy High School in Fullerton, California, while Alison Sweeney (ex-Sami, Days) celebrated her oldest son Ben’s high school graduation with pride and anticipation for his future.
Melissa Ordway (Abby, Y&R) attended her younger daughter Sophie’s kindergarten graduation in Nashville, expressing pride in Sophie and her older daughter Olivia for their achievements and talents.
Eric Martsolf (Brady, Days) and his wife Lisa celebrated their twins Chase and Mason’s graduation. Lisa’s reference to Natasha Bedingfield’s song “Unwritten” highlighted their pride and excitement for their sons’ futures.
Ava LaRue (Natalia, GH) shared her joy as her daughter Kaya earned her diploma from Arizona State University, reflecting on the pride and unique qualities that make her daughter stand out.
Bradley Cole (ex-Richard, GL) was proud to see his son Simon graduate from high school, while Sarah Joy Brown (ex-Claudia, GH) celebrated her niece Haley’s high school graduation, expressing her belief in Haley’s potential to achieve anything.
Lisa LoCicero (Olivia, GH) cheered for her son Lucas as he earned his Bachelor of Fine Arts from USC, praising his talents and kindness. Tajh Bellow (TJ, GH) honored his mother Latasha’s graduation from the University of Phoenix’s Business program, expressing deep admiration for her perseverance and resilience.
Lily Brooks O’Briant (Lucy, Y&R) celebrated graduating from the Stargate music program at the Los Angeles Academy for Music Production, expressing gratitude for the journey and anticipation for future endeavors.
Jessica Morris (ex-Jennifer, OLTL) and Rib Hillis (ex-Jake, GH) marked their first wedding anniversary alongside Hillis’ daughter Hannah’s college graduation, creating a weekend full of joy and celebration.
Brian Gaskill (ex-Rafe, GL) watched with pride as his daughter Alabama Joy graduated from high school, and McKenzie Westmore (ex-Sheridan, Passions) was moved to tears at her son Maddox’s high school graduation, reflecting on their journey and his future.
These soap stars have shared in the joy and pride of graduation season, celebrating the achievements of their loved ones and marking the end of one chapter and the beginning of another. The Class of 2024 has much to be proud of, and the future looks bright as they embark on their next adventures.
