Kirsten Storms and Brandon Barash's Unexpected Relationship Twist

Soap Opera Stars' Real-Life Romance

Kirsten Storms and Brandon Barash, co-stars on General Hospital, began a private romance that led to marriage. They met on set, and after years of friendship, they wed secretly in June 2013.

From Friendship to Marriage

Storms joined the cast of General Hospital as Maxie Jones in 2005, while Barash played Johnny Zacchara from 2007 to 2013. Their relationship developed into romance after years of being close friends.

The couple had kept their relationship private before marrying during Storms' pregnancy in 2013. In January 2014, they welcomed their daughter, Harper Rose.

Divorce and Co-Parenting

Their marriage ended amicably in April 2016 due to irreconcilable differences. Despite the difficulties of divorce, Storms and Barash focused on raising Harper together, ensuring her well-being was a priority.

Storms revealed challenges faced as a single parent and emphasized the importance of maintaining amicable relations with Barash for Harper's benefit.

Recent Legal Concerns

In April 2026, Barash filed for an emergency restraining order due to concerns about Storms' behavior affecting their daughter. He cited incidents involving mental health issues and alleged substance abuse.

The court granted supervised visitation for Storms with Harper and ordered a mental health evaluation. Storms did not publicly comment on the legal matters at that time.