A Deep Dive Into ‘General Hospital’ Vet Maurice Benard’s Marriage: How They Met & More

Avery Thompson March 17, 2025, 11:58 am

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Actor Maurice Benard and his wife Paula arrive to the 11th annual PRISM Awards at the Beverly Hills Hotel April 24, 2007 in Beverly Hills, California. — Charley Gallay / Getty Images

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Maurice Benard has become a soap opera legend, playing mobster Sonny Corinthos on General Hospital over the last three decades. Sonny has loved many women over the years — Carly, Brenda, etc. — but only one woman has his heart in real life.

The Daytime Emmy winner has been happily married to Paula Benard for 35 years. The actor recently opened up about meeting his wife for the first time so many years ago. From how they met to why he stood her up at first to their family life today, Swooon is doing a deep dive into Maurice’s real-life love story with his beloved wife.

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