Many are curious about why Luke Spencer (Anthony Geary) and Laura Webber‘s (Genie Francis) wedding on General Hospital was deemed controversial. After meeting at a Campus disco in 1979, the duo eventually tied the knot two years later. To date, their marriage is remembered for marking an epic moment in daytime soap history, attracting over 30 million viewers.
Here are more details on their controversial marriage.
What happened between Luke and Laura in General Hospital?
Luke and Laura’s love story stemmed from controversial roots that date back to 1979 when they first met. Their paths officially crossed at the Campus Disco, where they worked. One night, a drunk Luke, afraid of being killed due to certain mishaps in the latest assignment, approaches Laura. He decides to confess his feelings for her at the club.
He says, “I’m not going to die without holding you in my arms just one time. Dance with me.” Although she agreed to dance, Luke’s certain acts terrified her. He soon started throwing himself at her despite her screaming. It was known that he r*ped her. However, Laura later refuses the r*pe claims when she reveals having feelings for Luke.
After this controversial start to their romantic story, the couple embarked on a world-saving adventure, also spending quality time and overcoming challenges. In 1981, they exchanged vows, which became the top-rated moment in soap opera history. Their wedding was so epic that it even got a surprising cameo from Elizabeth Taylor.
After their marriage, they welcomed two children, Lucky and Lulu. Being considered “daytime’s super couple” and giving various interesting plots across seasons, their relationship eventually crumbled. They got divorced when Lucky learned about her mother’s disturbing past.
The soap opera’s beloved couple’s paths crossed again in 2006, and they married again. However, their marriage was eventually deemed invalid because Luke was in another marriage. In 2022, Luke was presumed dead in a car-cable crash in Austria. Meanwhile, Laura got married to Dr. Kevin Collins for the second time.
