It was a big and hilarious night for General Hospital star Steve Burton and his wife Michelle Lundstrom at the 2024 Daytime Emmy Awards.
The couple walked the red carpet together on October 17, 2025, and it turned into a funny memory they will never forget!
Steve and Michelle got married earlier this year on May 17, 2025, so this was their first Emmy red carpet as a married couple. They were there to support General Hospital, but what made the night so special was how much they laughed at themselves!
A Red Carpet Moment to Remember
Steve, who plays Jason Morgan on General Hospital, shared a video on Instagram showing a behind-the-scenes story from that night.
The video showed one of their red carpet photos, and the couple couldn’t stop laughing about how it looked.
Steve and Michelle shared a laugh about their red carpet picture.
Steve admitted in the video that he made a mistake — he had gotten a spray tan right before the event. The problem? The red carpet had a bright blue backdrop, and the color made his face look extra orange!
He joked, “Note to self: Never, under any circumstances, get a spray tan or try on your suit the same day as the event. You’ll end up looking like a Cheeto in karate pants!”
Michelle’s Funny Reaction
Michelle, who is always cheerful and supportive, couldn’t stop giggling in the video.
She said, “We had such a great time. We laughed a lot! I told Steve he didn’t need a spray tan because he’s already tan. But that blue background made him look like an orange potato!”
She added that their red carpet pictures looked so funny that they couldn’t even use them from the Getty Images website.
Steve laughed even more and said, “I was trying to look like a candy corn! Like a Cheeto in a baggy suit! I looked like someone’s uncle who just got invited to the Emmys last minute!”
Then he smiled sweetly at Michelle and said, “Thank God I had my wife with me. Look at her — amazing. Then people are like, ‘Who let this guy in?’”
Co-Stars Join the Fun
Their video quickly went viral on Instagram, and many of Steve’s General Hospital co-stars joined the laughter.
- Laura Wright (who plays Carly, Jason’s best friend) commented, “I mean, I didn’t wanna say anything… haaaa!”
- Jacqueline Grace Lopez (Blaze) added, “Lol! So great seeing both of you!”
- Lydia Look (Selina Wu) simply commented, “Love!”
The fun moment showed how close and supportive the General Hospital cast really is — always ready to laugh and have a good time together.
Fans Loved It Too!
Fans from all over the world commented on Steve’s post, saying how much they loved the couple’s humor.
One fan, @bubbyb.valenzuela, wrote:
“Hot mess! 🤣 Michelle, you looked absolutely stunning and Steve — even orange, yellow, or blue — you still rock every color!”
Another fan, @michele.patrick.39, added:
“I love that you guys can laugh about stuff like this. So many people take it too seriously. Keep that photo for your memory box and laugh about it when you’re 100 years old!”
And @mandyprairie77 joked:
“I thought it was the white shirt! We’re so used to seeing ‘Stone Cold’ in all black! The karate pants comment made me laugh so hard!”
It’s clear that fans adore Steve and Michelle’s down-to-earth personalities. They know how to laugh at themselves and not take life too seriously.
Steve and Michelle’s Love Story
Michelle Lundstrom is more than just Steve’s wife — she’s a talented chef and social media creator. She even appeared on the Netflix competition show Barbecue Showdown.
She has two daughters from a previous relationship, and Steve has three kids from his earlier marriage. Together, they make a loving blended family full of fun and laughter.
After their beautiful wedding in May, the couple went on a romantic honeymoon in Hawaii, where they spent time relaxing and enjoying each other’s company.
Their relationship has quickly become fan-favorite material — not just because they’re a cute couple, but because they share their real, funny, and human moments with the world.
Watch Their Hilarious Video
You can watch their funny video on Steve’s Instagram here:
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A Night to Remember
Even though the Emmy night didn’t go perfectly for Steve’s spray tan, it turned into one of the most memorable and loved red carpet moments. Fans couldn’t get enough of his humor and Michelle’s laughter.
Sometimes, the best moments aren’t about looking perfect — they’re about having fun and laughing at life’s silly surprises. And that’s exactly what Steve and Michelle did.
As Steve joked, maybe next time he’ll skip the spray tan — but one thing’s for sure, this couple will always keep smiling through everything together!
