General Hospital Spoilers: Kelly Kruger Cast As Serena Baldwin – Scott Baldwin Headed Back Next?

General Hospital spoilers and updates report that Port Charles is getting a new Serena Baldwin, as Kelly Kruger takes over the role. Kruger is set to start filming on Monday, June 8, and she will debut in July.

Kelly Previously Played In CBS Soaps And Several Hallmark Movies And Primetime Shows

Kelly Kruger has officially joined the cast of General Hospital as Serena Baldwin, with TV Insider being one of the first to break the news.

Kruger is well-acquainted with daytime television, having made her soap debut on The Young and the Restless, where she portrayed Mackenzie Browning from 2002 to 2003 and then again from 2018 to 2019. Additionally, she has made appearances on The Bold and the Beautiful as Eva.

Her primetime experience includes roles in Criminal Minds, Entourage, and Hallmark films such as A Very Corgi Christmas.

“I am so excited to be joining the show!” Kruger expressed to TV Insider.

Kelly Says It’s A Dream Come True To Work With The ABC Soap’s Producer And Casting Director

She went on to say, “It’s a literal dream come true to finally get to work with Frank Valentini [executive producer] and Mark Teschner [casting director] after all these years!

Daytime has a very special place in my heart, and I have always wanted to work with the actors and writers on this show.

I truly believe the level of talent and work they put out is the absolute best.”

Serena, who was previously portrayed by Carly Schroeder, is the biological daughter of Scott Baldwin (Kin Shriner) and the late Dominique Stanton (Shell Danielson).

Lucy Coe (Lynn Herring) acted as their surrogate, as Dominique was suffering from an inoperable brain tumor and sadly passed away before Serena’s birth.

Serena Was Named In Honor Of Dominique’s Family Estate, “Serenity”

Scott and Lucy chose the name Serena in honor of Dominique’s family estate, “Serenity”.

Shortly after, Scott departed the town with his baby daughter and a significant inheritance from Dominique’s will.

In 1997, Serena’s narrative transitioned to the GH spin-off, Port Charles, where Scott made his return with his daughter.

Serena’s early years were filled with drama, including several kidnappings and a period of temporary blindness that necessitated a corneal transplant.

The last time she appeared on-screen was in 2017 at the Metro Court Hotel, where she gathered with Scott and Lucy to grieve the passing of Lee Baldwin (Peter Hansen), Scott’s father and Serena’s grandfather.

Serena Has Been Absent From The Canvas, But Never Forgotten

Even though Serena has been absent from the screen since then, she has not been forgotten.

In 2022, Scott disclosed that he had to travel to the Faroe Islands, where Serena had been detained following an incident with dolphin hunters.

Serena is also connected to several current residents of Port Charles.

Besides Lucy, Cody Bell (Josh Kelly) is the biological son of Dominique, making him Serena’s half-brother.

As of now, there has been no announcement regarding Kin Shriner’s return as Scotty, although many of his fans are eager to see him back.

More About Kelly Kruger

In addition to her return to daytime television, Kruger has a busy life beyond Port Charles.

She has established a successful social media presence as a content creator and has become one of TikTok’s leading beauty influencers-in 2025, she was awarded TikTok Shop’s Beauty Creator of the Year.

Kruger is also a mother to daughters Everleigh Jolie, 6, and Gemma Wynter, 4, whom she co-parents with her ex, Darin Brooks (Wyatt Spencer from The Bold and the Beautiful).

She is looking forward to starting her new journey in Port Charles; “I’m honored and excited to be stepping into this role,” Kruger expresses. “I cannot wait for the fans to meet Serena!”

Executive Producer Frank Valentini shares, “I am thrilled to welcome Kelly Kruger to the General Hospital cast; she’s an amazing actress, and we are eager to collaborate with her.

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