Kirsten Storms Announces Sabbatical From General Hospital and Move to Tennessee originally appeared on Daytime Confidential.

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.

Explore Kirsten Storms' journey as Maxie Jones on 'General Hospital,' including her hiatuses, career highs and personal challenges

Kirsten Storms set the record straight about her break from General Hospital amid rumors of behind-the-scenes drama at the ABC soap. “I’m still under contract and have every intention of returning when the break (I was fortunate enough to be granted) is over,

Kirsten Storms is taking a break from General Hospital as she moves to Tennessee with daughter Harper Storms shot her final scenes for the show in June, and will return in November or December at the earliest The storyline on the soap opera during her absence is "kind of incredible,

"General Hospital" star Kirsten Storms says in an Instagram video message she is taking a break from the show while she moves to Tennessee with her daughter.

Maxie is maxed out. Kirsten Storms is taking an extended break from “General Hospital” after nearly 20 years. The actress made the announcement in an Instagram video on July 7. Storms, 41, has already filmed her final scenes — for now.