General Hospital’s Nancy Lee Grahn Drops Bad News!
Nancy Lee Grahn, known for her portrayal of Alexis on General Hospital, recently opened up on social media about the legal troubles of her former on-screen daughter, Haley Pullos, who portrayed Molly on the soap opera. Haley, who is currently serving 90 days in jail following a DUI incident where she drove the wrong way on a California freeway and crashed into another vehicle, has been the subject of intense media scrutiny. The crash caused injury to the other driver, and as part of her plea deal, Haley was sentenced to jail time, five years of probation, 200 hours of community service, the loss of her driver’s license for a year, and a hefty $8,000 compensation to the victim.
In a heartfelt post, Grahn shared details of a recent phone call with Pullos, revealing the state of her former co-star’s imprisonment. Grahn confirmed that Haley is currently being held in maximum security solitary confinement, where she has limited contact with the outside world, including only one hour of phone privileges per day. “For those hoping Haley would face severe punishment, you’ll be pleased to know she’s in solitary confinement with hardened criminals,” Grahn wrote.
Despite the harsh conditions, Grahn expressed admiration for Haley’s resilience. “I couldn’t be more impressed with her strength, her resolve, and her accountability. Not one complaint. She’s handling this nightmare with grace and stoicism.” Grahn praised Haley for her maturity in facing the consequences of her actions without resorting to self-pity. Additionally, she noted the kindness of the prison staff, particularly a guard named Warren.
In her posts, Grahn also pushed back against some of the media’s negative portrayals of Haley. She emphasized that Haley had always been a model student, never involved in trouble before this incident. She also refuted claims about the rehab facility Haley attended, clarifying that it was a serious program, not a “country club,” as some had suggested. “It cost her every penny she had,” Grahn explained, adding that Haley underwent six weeks of rehab followed by two months in sober living and continues with daily therapy.
Grahn further clarified some of the misleading narratives surrounding the accident. She denied the media’s portrayal of Haley as an entitled celebrity who callously hit and ran, asserting that the accident was an unfortunate mistake. According to Grahn, Haley hit one car, which then caused her to hit another, but she did not flee the scene intentionally. “The hit and run narrative was intentionally exaggerated for sensationalism,” Grahn argued.
Concluding her posts, Grahn reflected on the challenges of discerning truth in today’s media landscape. “The media is for sale,” she remarked, “and what’s true is that Haley made a terrible mistake, one that she’s paying for, but she is also doing everything she can to help her victim.” Grahn ended by expressing relief that both Haley and the injured driver are expected to recover, and that Haley’s remorse and efforts to make amends have not gone unnoticed.
This revelation has cast new light on Haley Pullos’s situation, showing a more complicated picture than the media’s portrayal of her, while also highlighting the support of friends and colleagues like Nancy Lee Grahn during this difficult time.