General Hospital: Rena Sofer The Real Reason Why Gloria Came Back? Ellen Travolta Spills Beans
General Hospital: Soap operas are renowned for their unexpected twists, both on and off the screen. The return of Ellen Travolta to General Hospital is no exception. Best known for her role as Gloria in the mid-’90s, Travolta made a surprising comeback. Rena Sofer, who portrays Lois, orchestrated this unexpected return. The heartwarming connection between the two actresses led to this delightful reunion, offering fans a nostalgic moment. Travolta’s return, a result of genuine camaraderie, adds a touch of warmth to the soap opera. It also showcases the real-life bonds that make the world of General Hospital so special.
Travolta’s Surprise Return to GENERAL HOSPITAL
All the General Hospital fans are abuzz with the news of Travolta’s return on the soap opera. Now, talking about this return with SOD, Ellen Travolta credits her unexpected return to General Hospital to her on-screen daughter, Rena Sofer, who plays Lois. Travolta and Sofer shared a special connection during their previous collaboration.
This connection paved the way for a joyous reunion on the small screen. Travolta says, “Rena and I got along really well; she’s just a fantastic young woman.” The surprising events unfolded when Sofer reached out to Travolta with exciting news. “I got a call from her some weeks ago saying, ‘I have to tell you something: I’m going back to General Hospital. She also said ‘I want you to be back with me!’”
Travolta, touched by the gesture, was more than willing to join the adventure. “I said, ‘Of course I would! That would be lovely.’” Interestingly, Sofer took matters into her own hands, expressing her desire to bring Travolta back to the show. Travolta reflects on the moment: “She’s a very upfront woman: ‘This is what I want.’ Anyway, a few weeks later, I get a call, and they’re wanting me to come on the show! And I said, ‘Okay, that would be great fun!’”
A Homely Reunion
The warmth of the soap opera world extended beyond the screen in General Hospital. Ellen Travolta, the Idaho-based actress, found herself not in a hotel but in the welcoming home of Rena Sofer during her visit to Los Angeles for the filming of her episodes.
Rena Sofer insisted, “You cannot stay anywhere else!” Travolta happily obliged. The experience turned into a memorable stay with Sofer and her husband, Sandy Bookstaver. Travolta shares the delightful moments: “I had a wonderful time when I flew down and stayed with Rena in her house with her lovely husband, Sandy, who was a fabulous cook. They just wined and dined me and took care of me. They’re just a wonderful family. I felt like grandma was coming home [laughs]!”
Blurring the lines between work and personal life, the on-screen mother-daughter duo spent their evenings working on their lines. “Rena and I worked on our lines in the evenings. It was a lot [of dialogue], so we would spend a couple of hours going through our lines. I was just completely immersed! I lived and breathed General Hospital for those four days I was there.”
The return of Ellen Travolta to General Hospital is made possible by her genuine connection with her on-screen daughter, Rena Sofer. This comeback not only evokes nostalgia for long-time fans but also sheds light on the camaraderie that exists behind the scenes.
As the soap opera continues to weave its intricate tales, this real-life reunion adds a touch of warmth to the fictional world. It becomes a memorable chapter in the show’s history.
