Fans were left in shock when it was revealed that Sasha is actually Holly’s mother on General Hospital, and so was Sofia Mattsson, who portrays her! However, Mattsson was excited to finally learn more about her character’s backstory and to be linked to one of the soap’s legacy families.
“I’ve been expressing my desire for a family connection since I joined the show, and now, six years later, it’s finally come to fruition! I’m incredibly thrilled and honored,” Mattsson shared with Soap Opera Digest.
“I’ve always had a fondness for the Scorpios,” she continued. “I’m really looking forward to having more interactions with them. Sasha is fortunate!”
However, while discovering that she’s Holly’s daughter is one thing, learning that she’s also Robert’s child complicates matters for Sasha, as it means she and Cody are now first cousins, effectively ending their romantic relationship. “It’s really sad,” Mattsson lamented about losing that connection. “They were such a sweet couple with the potential to become a supercouple. But I suppose I should have anticipated it; it’s a soap, after all, and happiness doesn’t last long!”
Given that the actors received little notice about this storyline twist before filming, Mattsson and her co-star Josh Kelly (Cody) had very little time to prepare for this significant shift in their relationship. “It all unfolded very quickly and unexpectedly,” she admitted. “We didn’t have much time to discuss it, really. But I think we’re both glad that we’ll still have a connection, even if it’s as cousins instead of lovers.”
Some GH fans remain hopeful for another twist in this emotional storyline, speculating that Holly might have tampered with the WSB paternity test and that Sasha may not actually be Robert’s daughter, allowing her and Cody to reunite. Share your thoughts in the comments below and stay tuned to see what unfolds next!
