Alexa Havins

Early life Alexa Havins was born in Artesia, New Mexico, on November 16, 1980. As a child and adolescent, she was raised in Chandler, Arizona, later attending Chandler High School. Coincidentally, her mother often called her Babe. Her childhood nickname was the "Ice Maiden" because she was "deathly shy".

Havins was first introduced to entertainment at age three when she discovered dancing. At the age of five, she was already performing professionally with a jazz ensemble. However, it was not until she was discovered by renowned acting coach Jean Fowler, who encouraged her move to New York City, that she began to turn her talent into a professional career. There, she attended the prestigious Circle in the Square Theatre School, where her love for acting would develop. While in Los Angeles, California, Havins met and studied closely under the legendary acting coach Brian Reise. The two have remained close friends, and he continues to be a mentor to her to this day. In a baby switch storyline set into motion by two shows, All My Children and One Life to Live, she portrayed the character on One Life to Live as well. The two actors' dynamic as the pair made their characters well known in the top ten couples lists for one of today's most popular soap opera couples.

While still on contract with All My Children, Havins appeared in films Joe Killionaire, Havins departed the show on October 8, 2007, to pursue other acting ventures.

In 2008, Havins appeared in the film 27 Dresses, starring Katherine Heigl of Grey's Anatomy fame. Havins portrayed a bride. She also appeared in the film Old Dogs.

In 2011, Havins joined John Barrowman, Eve Myles and Mekhi Phifer as part of the main cast for Torchwood's fourth series, Torchwood: Miracle Day, airing on BBC Worldwide and US premium television network Starz.

In September 2024, it was reported Havins had joined the cast of General Hospital in the role of Lulu Spencer. She made her episodic debut on November 19 of the same year.

Personal life Havins is good friends with her former on-screen mother Bobbie Eakes. Since June 5, 2005, Havins has been married to her former All My Children co-star Justin Bruening. Bruening, who portrayed Jamie Martin, proposed to Havins following the taping of a scene where the character of Jamie proposes to Babe. After husband Bruening left All My Children, Havins exited as well shortly after and the couple moved to Los Angeles.

Filmography

Year Title Role Notes 2004 Joe Killionaire Interviewed Fan 2004 Bank Brothers Store owner Video 2005 First Kiss Samantha Short film 2006 Joshua Trish Unger 2006 Fat Girls Tina 2007 Brooklyn Rules Blonde 2008 27 Dresses Boat Bride 2008 Hancock Hot Fan 2009 How to Seduce Difficult Women Maureen 2009 Old Dogs Hot Waitress 2 2009 Desert Fox Daisy 2010 When in Rome Lacy 2011 Serving Justice Jill Daniels Short film 2013 Proxy Melanie Michaels 2018 Professor Marston and the Wonder Women Molly Stewart 2018 Killer Vacation Lindsey Harrison

+ Television performances Year Title Role Notes 2003 Secret Lives Georgia Durante Episode: "Mafia Model" 2003 Reno 911! Gothic Kid Episode: "Halloween" 2003–2005One Life to Live Babe Carey Recurring role 2003–2007, 2011 All My Children Babe Carey Series regular (2003–2007) Guest star (2011) 2006 Rescue Me Talker Episode: "Discovery" 2008–2009 Turbo Dates Sarah Main role (8 episodes) 2009 Cold Case Joannie Pogue (1967) Episode: "The Brush Man" 2009 Law & Order: Criminal Intent Elaine Beuliss Episode: "In Treatment" 2009 CSI: Miami Kim Hewitt Episode: "Dude, Where's My Groom?" 2011 CSI: NY Jessica Thompson Episode: "Party Down" 2011 Grey's Anatomy Danielle Episode: "P.Y.T. (Pretty Young Thing)" 2011 Torchwood Esther Drummond Main role (10 episodes) 2012 Castle Elle Daniels Episode: "Probable Cause" 2015 Constantine Linda Episode: "Angels and Ministers of Grace" 2015 The Astronaut Wives Club Pat White Episode: "In the Blind" 2019 Barry Kate Episode: "Past = Present x Future Over Yesterday" 2023 Sweet Magnolias Vicky Episode: "A Game of Telephone" 2024–present General Hospital Lulu Spencer Series regular

Awards and nominations +List of acting awards and nominations Year Award Category Title Result 2005 Daytime Emmy Awards Outstanding Younger Actress in a Drama Series All My Children 2005 Soap Opera Digest Awards Outstanding Younger Leading Actress All My Children