Who is the new Maxie Jones on General Hospital? Here’s everything you need to know about the temporary recast

On the daytime soap opera General Hospital, the character of Maxie Jones will now be portrayed by Nicole Paggi. The actress first appeared in this role on the soap in 2023, when Kristen Storms stepped down. Nicole temporarily took over the character at that time and has now returned once again as Kristen exits Port Charles.

As per TV Insider reports, Nicole will continue to portray the character from July 3, 2025, to August 13, 2025. Kristen will again be seen as Maxie Jones in the week of August 18. However, the reason behind her departure from the show has not been confirmed. Set in Port Charles, General Hospital is the longest-running daytime soap opera in the history of American television. First aired in 1963, the show has been on air for over six decades now.
 

Yes, Maxie Jones is a fictional character on the daytime soap opera General Hospital. The character was first introduced in 1990. Maxie is the daughter of Frisco Jones and Felicia Cummings. Over the years, several actresses have portrayed the character of Maxie. However, the most notable actress to portray the character is Kristen Storm. She stepped into the role in 2005 and has been playing for almost two decades now. 

Anyhow, time and again, the actress has said goodbye to Port Charles because of her health issue but always came back. However, this time there hasn’t been a confirmation regarding the step down. 

In the episode of General Hospital that aired on July 3, 2025, fans got to see Nicole Paggi as the new Maxie Jones. In her current storyline, Maxie is grappling with the information she has about Deception Cosmetic and Sonny Corinthos’s shady activities. She also helped Michael with preparations for the christening ceremony of his newborn daughter, Daisy. 

About Nicole Paggi, the new Maxie Jones

Nicole Paggi is an American actress born on August 15, 1983, in Austin, Texas. The actress was fascinated by the entertainment industry from a young age. As soon as she finished college, Nicole moved to Los Angeles to pursue her dream of becoming an actress. 

Nicole debuted as Jennie Bradbury on the FOX television series Pasadena. Further, when Nicole got married to David Brooks and welcomed their first child, she took a break from action soon after she also gave birth to their second child. However, the actress came back to acting and appeared as a guest cast member in 9-1-1 and The Rookie. She has also been a part of other notable projects like One on One, Hope & Faith, Providence, 90210, Undercover Bridesmaid, and many more. 

Viewers can watch the latest episodes of General Hospital on ABC and Hulu if they are fans of the daytime soap opera.