It’s been nearly a year since General Hospital fans bid an emotional farewell to Dr. Britt Westbourne—affectionately nicknamed “The Britch”—after her heroic sacrifice during the Hook serial killer storyline. Since then, Kelly Thiebaud, Britt’s talented portrayer, has been keeping a low profile, with a brief appearance on Magnum P.I. being her only on-screen role.
But this holiday season, Kelly is back in the spotlight, spreading cheer in the most nostalgic way: by bringing back the charm of the old-school Christmas photo card, complete with a furry co-star and plenty of festive spirit.
Santa Paws Makes an Appearance
Taking to Instagram, Thiebaud shared an adorable holiday greeting featuring herself and her dog, Whiskey. The photo radiates holiday cheer, with Kelly donning a cozy Christmas sweater and Whiskey sporting a matching one, topped with reindeer antlers.
The duo posed in front of a picturesque holiday backdrop of snow-covered mountains and twinkling Christmas trees. Kelly captioned the photo:
“The cheesy glamour shot Christmas card you never thought you needed is back! 🤗 Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! #christmascard #traditions #family #whiskeythedog #christmastime 🫶🏼.”
Fans were quick to respond with excitement and love, showering the post with heartwarming comments like:
- “Love it 🙏🎄😍💕🐾🐾!!! Merry Christmas Kelly and Whiskey!!!”
- “Love the matching sweaters you guys are wearing 👍🏾.”
- “Merry Christmas, Kelly, and best wishes for 2025!🎄🎅🎄🎅.”
Keeping Tradition Alive
Kelly’s festive photo wasn’t just a quick selfie—it was professionally captured at Tom’s One Hour Photo in Los Angeles, a studio that specializes in vintage-style portraits, photo restoration, and more. By choosing to have her photo professionally taken, Kelly leaned into the nostalgia of a nearly forgotten tradition.
One fan summed it up perfectly: “You brought the biggest smile to my face and made me laugh. Kelly, you and Whiskey are the present we all need. Have a wonderful holiday!”
Another follower couldn’t help but dream of a Christmas miracle, writing: “Can TPTB at GH please bring Britt back to life?? We miss Kelly and Britt!!❤️.”
A Joyful Gift to Fans
Kelly’s holiday greeting reminds us of the simpler joys of the season—laughter, love, and a little cheesiness to make the holidays brighter. As she continues to explore life and opportunities beyond General Hospital, fans are grateful for moments like these that bring a bit of her warmth and humor back into their lives.
With her charming Christmas card and festive spirit, Kelly Thiebaud has proven that some traditions, no matter how “cheesy,” never go out of style. Here’s hoping this sweet holiday moment inspires others to revive their own cherished traditions—and maybe even don some reindeer antlers in the process.
Merry Christmas, Kelly and Whiskey! 🎄
