When soap opera legend Nancy Lee Grahn, known for her long-standing role as Alexis Davis on , took to Twitter to celebrate her on-screen daughters, she probably didn't expect to ignite a storm of controversy. But in the world of soap operas, both on and off the screen, drama is never far away. The tribute, which should have been heartwarming, left fans wondering—did she intentionally snub one of her TV daughters?

The Twitter Shoutout That Caused a Stir
Nancy Lee Grahn, who has been with since 1996, shared a touching tweet about her "daughters" on and off the screen. The message highlighted her real-life daughter, Kate, as well as her newest TV daughters, Kate Mansi (Kristina) and Kristen Vaganos (Molly), who both joined the show in 2023. Mansi and Vaganos have taken on key roles in a hot-button surrogacy storyline, making them front-and-center in recent episodes.
But what about Alexis' other daughter, Sam McCall? Played by
champion Kelly Monaco, Sam has been a key part of Alexis' storylines since 2003. Fans quickly noticed that Monaco’s name was noticeably absent from Grahn’s tweet, and it wasn’t the first time that viewers had picked up on a perceived slight.
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