General Hospital fans are in for a big surprise this week when Kirsten Storms appears as her longtime character, Maxie Jones.

Kirsten Storms, 41, who has starred as Maxie Jones on the long-running soap opera since 2005, announced she will be taking a break from her role while she settles into her new home in Tennessee.

General Hospital s tar Kirsten Storms shocked fans by announcing she was taking a break from the show after 20 years as Maxie. The actress also revealed that a big move was in her future.

General Hospital s tar Kirsten Storms shocked fans by announcing she was taking a break from the show after 20 years as Maxie. The actress also revealed that a big move was in her future.