Nelle Benson (Chloe Lanier)

Nelle Hayes is a fictional character on the ABC daytime soap opera General Hospital.

She has been portrayed by actress Chloe Lanier since the character's debut on August 8. 2016.

Casting
On July 12, 2016, ABC Soaps In Depth broke the news that Chloe Lanier would return to General Hospital in a brand new contract role. Lanier, a familiar face on the soap, was known for her popular portrayal of teenage Pat Spencer for two episodes on April 1, 2015 and on July 23, 2015.

General Hospital was very "tight-lipped" about "Nelle's" character and her Port Charles' connections to allow the mystery to unveil overtime. There has been speculation that Nelle could be the previously unknown daughter of Pat Spencer and half-sister of Valerie Spencer, making her a member of the Spencer family. However, her connections and identity are still unknown.

Lanier debuted in the role on August 8, 2016.

Storylines
Nelle arrives in Port Charles looking for Carly Corinthos. She arrives at the Corinthos family home, Greystone Manor, during Bobbie Spencer's birthday party where she meets Carly's son, Michael Quartermaine. Michael thinks she is applying for a babysitting position and asks her to wait until after the party to speak to Carly. After the party winds down, Michael introduces Nelle to his mother, Sonny Corinthos and Jasper Jacks, who were all attending the party. Nelle tells Carly that she saw her article in Crimson Magazine and believes she is her daughter, Josslyn's kidney donor.