ABC soap operas have another level of fan-following in the Western regions. One of the popular TV soap opera on the platform is General Hospital. The show has earned its cast considerable prominence among its viewers. And when discussing the show, how can we forget Kirsten Storms? She is a well-known face in the world of soap operas. The American actress appeared in a couple of movies as well. However, after receiving a breakthrough by playing Maxie Jones in General Hospital, Kirsten bagged a nomination at the Daytime Emmy Awards in 2009. While the actress has been praised for her performance, social media is brimming with numerous rumors associated with her. Lately, Kirsten Storms Weight Gain has captured fans’ attention. A few photographs of her faced negative comments related to her weight. Here’s an insight into Kirsten Storms Weight Gain journey!
Kirsten Renne Storms was born to Karen and Mike Storms on April 8, 1984. At a young age, she knew what she wanted to be and eventually evolved into a soap opera actress. Her immense interest in acting took her to New York for an acting camp. Moreover, her professional career began after being featured in a commercial for a toy company, Galoob. Further, she went on to perform short characters in several commercials and then landed on TV. There was a time when she filmed two projects simultaneously. As the actress went on to build her career, she was offered to play the titular role in Disney’s Zenon: Girl of the 21st Century. Talking specifically about General Hospital, Kirsten Storms is the third actress on-boarded to play Maxie Jones. She signed the dotted lines for the same in May 2005.
Why Did Kirsten And Brandon Barash Separate?
Recently, the soap opera Queen opened up about co-parenting post her divorce from Brandon Barash. It is not easy for the ex-couples to raise their child together. But Kirsten and Brandon have changed the definition. The co-stars appeared together in General Hospital, where the latter left the show in 2016. Prior to their wedding, the celebrities used to be friends before dating. In August 2013, they confirmed their relationship and got married.
A few months later, the pair welcomed their first child in January 2014. However, both of them split in 2016 after filing for divorce. Kirsten Storms and Brandon Barash remained a married couple for about three years. When asked the reason behind it, Kirsten cited irreconcilable differences. Despite being separated amicably, they decided to raise their daughter together. Nevertheless, in a recent interview, the actress mentioned that she was good friends with her ex-husband. On top of that, the GH star is also happy for his new wife.
Kirsten Storms Weight Gain: Is The Actress Pregnant Again?
There’s no doubt that General Hospital never remains out of the media limelight. Besides this, the show also lets the viewers turn their heads toward its cast. This implies that Kirsten Storms is known to have remained a part of the media spotlight from time to time. Lately, the 39-year-old is speculated to be pregnant as Kirsten Storms Weight Gain is a growing concern among her fans. Back in 2021, Maxie Jones was pregnant on the screens. This was when her fans speculated Kirsten expecting a child without a proper basis.
In her recent appearance, Kirsten seemed to have gained a considerable amount. Due to this, her pregnancy stories surfaced on the internet. Despite numerous rumors, a few media houses have already reported that Kirsten Storms is not pregnant. The assumption came out to be completely false and baseless. Hence, it clearly defines that there could have been a different reason for her weight gain.
Did Any Sort Of Medication Result In Kirsten Storms Weight Gain?
In 2011, Storms had to exit General Hospital as she was diagnosed with endometriosis. She was replaced by Jen Lilley on a temporary basis. However, she returned back but had to leave GH as her doctor recommended rest. Apart from physical illness, she suffered mental health issues too. After being diagnosed with bipolar, she became dependent on anti-depressants. She revealed how the medication process resulted in her weight gain. Florida-born struggled with mental complexities while dealing with physical illness.
Coming to another aspect, Kirsten posted a mirror photo on Instagram. But the comment section was full of unexpected and negative reactions. A few people made rude remarks about her appearance and weight gain. The same happened with her another post that she shared on Instagram. The users claimed that the photograph was not recent and she had already put on some calories. The constant comparison made the actress furious, and she jumped to answer them.
How Did Kirsten Storms React To Hate Comments?
The American actress reacted harshly to the negative criticisms. She felt sad as netizens continuously threw fits against her physique. Kirsten prefers a healthy body over a slim figure. Storms clarified that she was not bothered by her weight gain as long as she stayed fit. Apart from it, the celebrity did not fret over her body size and increased weight. Following her clarification and response, fans welcomed Kirsten’s thought of body positivity. According to the reports, she currently weighs around 126 lbs or 53 kg. Since it is not officially confirmed, TECH RADAR 247 cannot lay any clarity on it.
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