EDEN MCCOY MARKS A DECADE ON GH WITH HEARTFELT INSTAGRAM POST
TL;DR: General Hospital star Eden McCoy celebrated 10 years since her first episode as Josslyn Jacks aired. The actress, who started at age 12 and is now 22, shared a heartfelt Instagram post reflecting on growing up on camera, the embarrassing early years, and how the cast and crew became family. McCoy thanked fans for tuning in and acknowledged that the show has given her the opportunity to create the life she loves.
Ten Years of Josslyn Jacks
Eden McCoy took to Instagram to mark a major milestone: 10 years since her first episode of General Hospital aired. The actress has played Josslyn Jacks, daughter of Carly Corinthos, since she was just 12 years old. Now 22, McCoy reflected on the incredible journey of literally growing up on camera in front of millions of viewers.
“Today marks 10 years since my first episode of General Hospital aired,” McCoy wrote. “10 years of life has happened in this studio. What a special thing to be able to celebrate. And an impossible thing to put into words.” SEE HER FULL POST HERE.
Growing Up on Camera: The Good, the Bad, and the Embarrassing
McCoy didn’t shy away from acknowledging the awkwardness of having her entire adolescence documented on television. “It’s embarrassing (from 13 years old to probably 17?) and remarkable that most of my life is documented on camera forever, starting at age 12 to now, 22,” she shared.
But she also found beauty in that permanence. “My kids will be able to watch me grow up, and when I’m 80 and want to see what I looked like at 15 I can find it.” That’s a perspective many child actors don’t get to appreciate until much later in life—McCoy‘s already there at 22.
Life Has Changed, But One Thing Remains
McCoy acknowledged that her life has become “unrecognizable” from what it was on her first day at the job. But one constant has remained: “the one thing that is the same is my ability to come to this set, and work with people who have become family.”
The actress revealed something deeply personal about watching her old scenes: “Whenever I see old scenes from previous years, I don’t see the scene, I see whatever I was going through in my real life at that time.” For McCoy, GHisn’t just a job—it’s a living timeline of her entire young adult life.
Gratitude for Fans, Cast, and Crew
McCoy made it clear that she knows exactly who’s responsible for her success. “This show has given me the opportunity to provide for myself and create the life that I love, and this show is around because of the fans,” she wrote. “So thank you to anyone who has tuned in the last decade.”
She also gave heartfelt thanks to the cast, crew, and production team. “And the cast and crew, you know who you are. And the team in the booth that keeps this show running. YOU put the food on my table. And YOU gave me so many lessons that are not seen on camera. I love you.”
Eden McCoy’s Journey as Josslyn Jacks
Eden McCoy took over the role of Josslyn Jacks as a pre-teen and has grown into one of General Hospital‘s most beloved young adult characters. Viewers have watched Josslyn navigate the loss of her kidney donor and friend Jake, her relationship with Oscar Nero and his tragic death from cancer, her romance with Cameron Webber, and most recently her connection with Dex Heller.
McCoy‘s performance has matured along with her character, and fans have consistently praised her ability to handle both dramatic and emotional storylines. From dealing with her mother Carly‘s (Laura Wright) endless drama to navigating her own complicated love life, Josslyn has become a cornerstone of the younger generation on GH.
What’s Next for Josslyn?
As McCoy enters her second decade on General Hospital, fans are excited to see where Josslyn‘s story goes next. With her relationship with Dex heating up and her involvement in various Port Charles storylines, Josslyn Jacks isn’t going anywhere anytime soon.
From all of us at Soap Opera Magazine, congratulations to Eden McCoy on 10 incredible years! Here’s to many more years of Josslyn Jacks in Port Charles!
