General Hospital star Laura Wright has a special reason to celebrate away from Port Charles. The actress shared exciting family news on October 20, revealing that her son, John “LJ” Wright, is engaged to his girlfriend, Emily.

Wright announced the news on Instagram with a photo of the newly engaged couple, showing Emily’s engagement ring. Her heartfelt message made clear how happy she was for the couple as they prepare for their next chapter together. <Cite refs={[“turn663757search0″,”turn663757search2”]}/>

“My favorite son is getting hitched and we are thrilled!!! We love you both so so much !!!” Wright wrote alongside the photo.

Laura Wright’s Son LJ Shares His Engagement News

LJ also celebrated the milestone on his own Instagram account, sharing a photo of Emily with her engagement ring visible. He captioned the post simply, “Fiancée,” confirming the couple’s engagement.

The announcement quickly attracted warm reactions from family, friends and fans. Wright left an enthusiastic comment on her son’s post, writing, “Woooooo hooooooooo,” before adding that she was happy and proud of both of them.

Wes Ramsey, Wright’s longtime partner and a former General Hospital cast member, also joined in the celebration. He congratulated the couple in the comments, showing his support for the family’s happy news.

Who Is Laura Wright’s Son, John “LJ” Wright?

LJ is Wright’s youngest child and only son from her former marriage to John Wright. The actress also has an older daughter, Lauren, and has occasionally shared glimpses of family life with her followers.

Although Wright is a familiar face to daytime television audiences, her children generally maintain a more private profile. The engagement announcement offered fans a rare personal update and a chance to celebrate an important moment in LJ’s life.

Wright and her former husband married in 1995 and announced their separation in 2016. Despite her demanding television career, she has continued to share meaningful family milestones with fans through social media.

Laura Wright Balances Family Life With General Hospital

Wright has played Carly Spencer on ABC’s General Hospital since 2005, becoming one of the show’s most recognizable stars. Her portrayal of Carly has earned her a loyal audience and a Daytime Emmy Award.

Away from the fictional drama of Port Charles, Wright has also shared moments from her relationship with Ramsey, who played Peter August on the soap. The couple reconnected after working together on Guiding Light and began dating in 2017.

In recent months, Wright has posted photos from trips and celebrations with Ramsey, friends and family. Her son’s engagement adds another joyful milestone to a year filled with personal moments she has shared with her followers.