In a moving and bittersweet moment behind the scenes of General Hospital, Laura Wright (Carly Corinthos) recently revealed she felt compelled to apologize to her co-star, Cameron Mathison (Drew Cain), due to an unfortunate coincidence of timing that added an emotional layer to their on-screen drama.
While Drew’s character has been stirring up trouble in Port Charles—especially with his affair with Willow (Katelyn MacMullen), the wife of Carly’s son, Michael (Chad Duell)—Mathison was dealing with a devastating personal tragedy. His home was tragically destroyed in the LA wildfires, and while he was still processing the loss, Wright found herself in a scene where her character, Carly, was about to deliver a fiery rant at Drew.
In an appearance on The Jennifer Hudson Show, Wright shared the behind-the-scenes story, saying, “I had to yell at Cameron the day after his house burned down. It was terrible timing.” In her typically empathetic manner, Wright went up to Mathison before the scene and said, “Can I please hug you? ‘Cause I’m getting ready to start yelling in your face.” Her apology was heartfelt, as the scene would require her to bring the heat as Carly, and the situation couldn’t have been more difficult considering what Mathison was going through.
Mathison, ever gracious, appreciated the gesture. He laughed it off, commenting, “She came up and apologized first. My character has got reason to be yelled at at the moment!” Indeed, Drew’s affair with Willow had Carly seeing red, especially after she discovered a tie—a memento from when she and Drew were once a couple—sticking out of the couch where Michael and Willow had been. Meanwhile, her son Michael, still recovering from his burns, was overseas in Germany undergoing experimental treatments, adding to Carly’s fury.
Despite the emotional weight of the situation, Mathison remained optimistic and resilient. He acknowledged the overwhelming trauma of losing his home, stating, “It’s just so unnerving, but at the same time, we’re all gonna get through it step by step, day by day, put the pieces back together. L.A. strong.” His positive outlook shone through, even as he navigated the aftermath of such a devastating event.
Wright and Mathison’s deep mutual respect and kindness toward one another are a testament to the strong bonds that exist both on and off-screen at General Hospital. While their characters may be in the midst of drama, their real-life camaraderie offers a beautiful reminder of the power of empathy and support—especially during the toughest of times.
