As Drew Cain on Common Hospital, Cameron Mathison goes by means of a bunch of challenges because the newly-elected politician is embroiled in a scandalous love affair with Willow (Katelyn MacMullen), the spouse of his nephew Michael (Chad Duell).
Off-screen, Drew’s scenario arguably pales compared to his portrayer’s. As Mathison’s social media followers are effectively conscious, it’s as if the Daytime Emmy appearing nominee’s tumultuous real-life is being written from that nice cleaning soap within the sky by the late James E. Reilly (Passions) on crack cocaine.
Regardless of his current tragedies, together with his home burning down, the actor confirmed as much as current on the 32nd Annual Movieguide Awards that taped on Friday night time on the Avalon Theatre in Hollywood. The present, which honors faith-based programming, is ready to pay tribute to the First Responders of the Los Angeles Fires when it airs subsequent month on GAC (Nice American Household).
TV Insider chatted with the actor about all he’s been by means of and why he’s reaching out to others who’ve skilled loss.
How are you doing?
Cameron Mathison: It’s been actually, actually, powerful, man. You and I’ve identified one another a very long time. I’ve been by means of loads of challenges over the past 4 years. It’s been devastating, however we’re going to be okay. [My] children have had their lives turned the wrong way up. It’s means tougher to elucidate to folks than I’m able to doing.
You posted a reel on Instagram to assist others at a time when it’d be really easy to wallow in self-pity.
An enormous a part of my life is being “other-centric” slightly than self-centric. It’s so necessary to have empathy, compassion, and gratitude. I attempt to maintain these optimistic vibes going whereas I’m coping with loss. It’s useful to others and to me, too. Actually, at instances, I do get caught up in a spiral.
I had my most cancers. My mother’s most cancers. She died. Covid occurred. House & Household [the show I hosted] received canceled. Somebody near my household went by means of a trial. [My wife Vanessa] and I received separated. My canine, Crimson, received sick. He died. My children left the home to go to varsity. Then, I come house to seek out my home had burned down. I’ve fewer possessions now than I did after I got here into this world. It’s been like, “What is occurring?” That has helped me to consider others.
It’s what Marty Krofft (H.R. Pufnstuf; Land of the Misplaced) stated in his Daytime Emmy Acceptance speech – “In your worst day, assist somebody.”
There’s loads of knowledge in that.
You’re presenting with Jen Lilley (ex-Theresa, Days of our Lives; ex-Maxie, GH). Why was it necessary so that you can come out tonight to the Movieguide Awards?
I really like being right here with GAC [Great American Family]. I’m actually pleased with the optimistic films I’ve accomplished with them and with Candace [Cameron Bure, Fuller House; Home Sweet Christmas], Jill [Wagner, A Merry Christmas Wish], and Jennie Garth [Kelly, Beverly Hills, 90210; A Kindhearted Christmas]. It’s nice to rejoice upbeat films and TV reveals. That’s what I’m making an attempt to be in my life.
You didn’t work along with her lengthy, however what impressions did you will have of the late, nice Leslie Charleson (Monica)?
[Leslie] was so type, gracious, beautiful, and motherly. She didn’t know me from anyone after I got here onto the present. She’d been there for a very long time. She took me in and talked to me about [Monica’s] home, her children, and the household. It was an amazing expertise. We bonded in a short time.
The 32nd Annual Movieguide Awards, Thursday, March 6, 8/7c, GAC
Common Hospital, Weekdays, ABC