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"General Hospital" got it's start in 1963 and is now one of the longest running daytime soap operas on TV. After hitting a lull in viewership in the '70s, they reclaimed their glory in the 1980s by introducing super couple Luke and Laura (shown here) into the mix. It is amazing how many 'GH' stars have gone on to lead very successful Hollywood careers. Take a peak at who launched their career on the show that Time Magazine voted one of the "100 Best TV Shows of All Time" in 2007. (ABC) Follow FOX411.com on Twitter.![Then: Demi Moore]()
Demi starred in "Parasite" in 1982 but remained relatively unknown. She then went on to star as Jackie Templeton on "General Hospital" in the early '80s, and that's when people really started to notice the young star. (AP) Follow FOX411.com on Twitter.![Now: Demi Moore]()
Everyone knows who this 47-year-old is now. The ageless one has starred in countless blockbusters, most recently "The Joneses," and is married to actor Ashton Kutcher. (AP) Follow FOX411.com on Twitter.![Then: Vanessa Marcil]()
Vanessa got three daytime Emmy award nominations for her role as Brenda Barrett on the show. (AP) Follow FOX411.com on Twitter.![Now: Vanessa Marcil Giovinazzo]()
The 41-year-old has reprised her role as Brenda several times since leaving the show in 1998. Most recently she starred in "Las Vegas" and "Lipstick Jungle." On July 11 she married "CSI: NY" actor, Carmine Giovinazzo, and took his last name. (AP) Follow FOX411.com on Twitter.![Then: Ricky Martin]()
Check out that hair! The Spanish crooner played Miguel Morez in 1994. (ABC) Follow FOX411.com on Twitter.![Now: Ricky Martin]()
In 1995 Ricky finally broke into the U.S. market with his singing career. His single “Maria” hit the U.S. Top 100 list that year. These days he enjoys worldwide recognition and continues to make music for the masses. (Reuters) Follow FOX411.com on Twitter.![Then: Kristin Davis]()
In 1991, Kristin joined the cast of "GH" with a recurring role as Betsy Chilson, R.N. (Reuters) Follow FOX411.com on Twitter.![Now: Kristin Davis]()
After a small part in "Melrose Place" in 1995, the actress got the role of a lifetime as Charlotte York in the long-running show, "Sex and the City" in 1998. She has brought Charlotte to the screen for two feature films as well. (Reuters) Follow FOX411.com on Twitter.![Then: Rick Springfield]()
The pop star tried to cross over into acting with the part of Dr. Noah Drake in 1983. (ABC) Follow FOX411.com on Twitter.![Now: Rick Springfield]()
The 61-year-old musician turned actor continues to switch off between the two genres. In 2005 he revived his role as the cute doc on "General Hospital" after a 23-year absence. (Reuters) Follow FOX411.com on Twitter.![Now: Amber Tamblyn]()
After leaving the show, the 27-year-old got the part that she's best known for now, Joan on "Joan of Arcadia," which ran from 2002 to 2005. Over the years, Amber has filmed several movies including "The Ring," "The Grudge 2" and "Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants." (Reuters) Follow FOX411.com on Twitter.![Then: Nikki Cox]()
The California native began acting when she was 10 years old. She got the part of Gina Williams in 1993 which turned into a recurring guest spot on the daytime soap. (AP) Follow FOX411.com on Twitter.![Now: Nikki Cox]()
Nikki went on to star on the show "Unhappily Ever After" for four years before landing one of the lead roles in "Las Vegas" in 2003. She's currently married to actor Jay Mohr. (Reuters) Follow FOX411.com on Twitter.![Then_John_Stamos_66]()
Before he was Uncle Jesse on "Full House," John was Blackie Parrish on "General Hospital." He received a Daytime Emmy Award nomination for the part in 1984. (ABC)![Now: John Stamos]()
By 1987 "Full House" and Uncle Jesse were a hit. The 47-year-old tried his hand at several different shows before becoming a series regular on "ER" in 2006. He has also dabbled in music over the years, but no matter what he does, fans just want him to say his iconic line: "Have Mercy!" (AP) Follow FOX411.com on Twitter.![Then: Emma Samms]()
The British actress played Holly Sutton Scorpio on the daytime soap from 1982 to 1985 and then returned to the show in 1992 for another season. (AP) Follow FOX411.com on Twitter.![Now: Emma Samms]()
Emma left the daytime show to head up "Dynasty," which she starred in through most of the late '80s. The 50-year-old has done several reunion shows with the popular drama and also starred in "Models Inc." in the '90s. (Reuters) Follow FOX411.com on Twitter.![Then: Antonio Sabato Jr.]()
The Italian born model turned actor starred on the soap from 1992 to 1995. (AP) Follow FOX411.com on Twitter.![Now: Antonio Sabato Jr.]()
After appearing on several reality shows, the 38-year-old went back to his roots and reprised his role as Jagger Cates in the second season of "General Hospital: Night Shift" in 2008. In 2009 he starred on his own version of "The Bachelor" called "My Antonio." The show featured several women - including his ex-wife, Tully - vying for his love. (Reuters) Follow FOX411.com on Twitter.![Then: Anthony Geary and Genie Francis]()
Laura and Luke, played by Genie Francis and Anthony Geary, have been the center of the show, off and on, for many years, as famous for their soap roles as many of the former 'GH' stars became in their movie and TV careers. Genie joined the cast in 1976, but became more of a star in 1978 when they brought on Anthony as her other half. He was supposed to be killed off after a few episodes, but viewers loved the two of them together and the writers had no choice but to keep him on. Over the years the two got married, faced scandals, had children and all of drama fit for a soap. (ABC) Follow FOX411.com on Twitter.![Now: Genie Francis]()
Genie has had a love-hate relationship with "GH" over the years. She has left and come back several times due to contract disputes and pregnancies. She won a Daytime Emmy for playing Laura in 2007. During her time away from the soap, the 48-year-old appeared on "Days of Our Lives" and "All My Children." In 2007, she became the spokesperson for the Medifast Diet claiming that she lost 30 pounds using the plan. (Reuters)![Now: Anthony Geary]()
Unlike Laura, who was written off the show several times throughout the years, Luke only had one absence from 1984 to 1993. He is still on the show today. The 63-year-old has won six Daytime Emmy awards for his work on the soap and doesn't seem to be slowing down any time soon. (Reuters) Follow FOX411.com on Twitter.Then/Now: 'General Hospital' All-Stars
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