Since its inception, the award has been given to 36 actresses. General Hospital is the soap opera with the most awarded actresses, with a total of nine. In 1989, Nancy Lee Grahn and Debbi Morgan made Daytime Emmy Award history when they tied in this category.
From its inception, the honor has been awarded to 36 actresses. General Hospital holds the distinction of having the most award-winning actresses with nine total recognitions. In 1989, Nancy Lee Grahn and Debbi Morgan achieved a milestone in this category by tying for first place.