Quick Info
| Profession | Actress and producer |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 11/09/1970 |
| Age | 56 years |
| Birthplace | Washington, D.C., USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Virgo |
Latest News about Laura Wright
20/10/2026
Laura Wright announced on Instagram that her son LJ, her only son with ex-husband John Wright, is getting engaged to his girlfriend Emily. Emily showed off her engagement ring in the photo Wright shared, and Wright said the family was thrilled.
08/08/2026
Wright confirmed she has signed a new contract to keep playing Carly Spencer on General Hospital, responding to a fan on X who said they would stop watching if she left. She has played the role since 2005, and the renewal means she remains with the ABC soap.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Laura Alice Wright (born Laura Alice Sisk) |
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| Summary | American actress best known for playing Ally Rescott on Loving, Cassie Layne Winslow on Guiding Light, and Carly Corinthos (Spencer) on General Hospital, a role held since 2005 and for which she won a Daytime Emmy Award in 2011. |
| Early Life | Born in Washington, D.C. and raised in Clinton, Maryland, she first performed in middle and high school productions and also directed a school production. |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5′ 6″ (1.68 m) |
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| Hair | Curly blonde |
| Trademark | Curly blonde hair |
Educational Qualification(s)
| High School | Surrattsville Senior High School, Clinton, Maryland (graduated 1988) |
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| College | Briefly attended college before working full-time at her family's gas station |
Personal Life
| Residence | Santa Barbara area, California |
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| Hobbies | Tennis and pickleball |
| Pets | A dog named Kimba |
| Marital Status | Divorced |
Relationships & More
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| Partner | Wes Ramsey (actor, known for General Hospital) |
| Friendships | Was a close friend and roommate of Kelly Ripa during Ripa's first years on Loving |
Family
| Children |
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| Parents | Ran a family gas station in Maryland |
| Siblings | Brother named Jeff |
Career
| Debut | 1991, as Ally Rescott on Loving (ABC), after a teacher submitted her audition tape |
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| Awards | Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series (2011); multiple further nominations in the same category |
| Other Work | Hostess of an infomercial for the Ceiva photo receiver; producer credit on Joy (2015) |
Favourites
| Sport | Tennis |
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| Activity | Pickleball |
Style Quotient
| Signature Look | Curly blonde hair |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Worked at her family's gas station in Chesapeake, Maryland before her acting break. | |
| 2. Started acting in the eighth grade and later added commercials and fashion shows to her work. | |
| 3. Was a devoted soap opera fan while growing up in Maryland. | |
| 4. Was a close roommate of Kelly Ripa during Ripa's early years on Loving. |
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