If there’s one thing soaps get right it’s age inclusive storytelling.
Susan Walters got her start in the business on the daytime drama Loving as Lorna Forbes. It’s been over 40 years since the actress debuted, and the 52nd annual Daytime Emmys marks her first as a nominee thanks to her portrayal of Diane Jenkins on The Young and the Restless. Here’s how to watch the Daytime Emmys tonight.
In an interview with Soap Opera Digest, Walters shared her love for the genre’s ability to be inclusive of all ages as she expressed feeling honored that her peers have recognized her work from 2024.
Key Takeaways
- Susan Walters is proud to be representing the “mature crowd” at the Daytime Emmys.
- The soap opera genre is one of the few that doesn’t put actors out to pasture.
- The importance of age diversity on television.
A Veteran Soap Star Gets Her Due
Soap actors are some of the hardest-working talents in the business. However, their skill and ability to consistently deliver high-caliber performances while working a grueling production schedule often go overlooked by those who look down on the genre. The Daytime Emmys are their opportunity to celebrate the best of the best in a pool of actors who give their all on-screen. That’s why Walters told the magazine that, though it may sound clichéd, being nominated feels “really nice” and she’s “definitely honored.”
The actress pointed out that one has to be good in the soap world to survive it. This is why receiving acknowledgment from other actors who saw her reel and voted for her means so much to her. Especially because she’s aware of the powerhouses with her in the Outstanding Supporting Actress category—all of whom were invited to the 2025 Lead Actress luncheon in a break from tradition.
