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Michael and Willow Corinthos are fictional characters and a married couple on the ABC soap opera General Hospital.

Casting[]

Michael has been portrayed by Chad Duell since April 20, 2010. Duell was nominated for three Daytime Emmy's for Outstanding Younger Actor in 2011, 2012, and 2014 and won his first Daytime Emmy for Outstanding Supporting Actor in 2015.

Willow has been portrayed by Katelyn MacMullen since the character's debut on October 18, 2018. MacMullen was nominated for her first Daytime Emmy for Outstanding Younger Performer in 2019.

Background[]

Michael is the son of the late A.J. Quartermaine and his ex-wife, Carly Corinthos, and the adoptive son of a mob boss, Sonny Corinthos. He is the father of Wiley Corinthos.

Willow is the daughter of the late Dr. Silas Clay and his ex-wife, Nina Reeves; and the illegal adoptive daughter of the late Douglas Miller and his late ex-wife, Lorraine "Harmony" Miller. She was introduced as Aiden Spencer and Charlotte Cassadine's school teacher. She is the biological mother of Lucas and Brad's late baby, Jonah Corinthos aka Wiley Cooper-Jones.

In 2021, Willow adopted Michael's son, Wiley. On January 31, 2023, Michael and Willow's first biological child, Amelia was born.

Storylines[]

Michael and Willow met at a bereavement group. Michael was grieving the presumed stillbirth of his son, Jonah Corinthos and Willow was dealing with the loss of giving up her son, Wiley Cooper-Jones for adoption. Michael and Willow instantly connected as friends. Willow shared few details about her loss and Michael respected her privacy. But the two bonded through their losses and supported one another.

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Michael was pleasantly surprised when he attended Career Day at Port Charles Elementary and found out that Willow was a teacher on staff. Michael started to develop feelings for Willow and intended to ask her out on a date. However, Detective Harrison Chase asked Willow out before Michael could do so. Willow and Chase began to date and Michael backed off, but he and Willow remained friends. Eventually, Michael too began a romantic relationship with Sasha Gilmore.

Hank Archer, aka Dawn of Day Cult leader "Shiloh" was revealed to be the father of Willow's child. After finding out about their son, he confronts her at The Nurses' Ball. During the heated encounter, Shiloh assaulted Willow, but Michael saved her. After Shiloh left, Willow confided to Michael that she'd given her son up for adoption to keep him safe from Shiloh.

Michael's younger sister, Kristina Corinthos-Davis gets wrapped up in Dawn of Day. A concerned Michael goes to Willow and asks for her help. An intervention is staged for Kristina and Willow shared her experience in the cult to help get Kristina out from under Shiloh's influence.

Shiloh kidnaps Wiley, but he is rescued by Sam McCall and Dev Cerci. Michael cared a lot for his "godson" Wiley. He and Willow were thrilled when Wiley was returned safely. Their mutual love for Wiley bonded them further. After an encounter with Sam and Jason Morgan, Shiloh was killed.

Willow and Wiley unknowingly ran into Wiley's deranged biological mother, Nelle Benson at General Hospital. Nelle, who had been in prison was at the hospital after being willingly stabbed by Ryan Chamberlain. Willow made polite conversation until Michael came and revealed Nelle's identity warning Nelle to stay away from Willow and Wiley.

On January 2, Michael, Willow, Sam, and Harmony received mysterious invitations to attend Shiloh's memorial. At the memorial, Nelle revealed herself to everyone as Shiloh's wife/widow and told the shocked crowd that she made parole. Nelle planned to collect the ELQ shares that were left to Shiloh by Oscar and reclaim Wiley.

In late February, the truth is revealed that Nelle and Brad Cooper switched Jonah and Wiley. The child they knew as Wiley was actually Michael and Nelle's son, Jonah, and Willow's son Wiley had died the day he was born.

Nelle tried to kidnap Wiley and leave town. Willow was babysitting Wiley when Nelle showed up to take him. Nelle tried to take him and Willow fought her desperately trying to keep her from Wiley. However, the altercation ended when Nelle knocked Willow unconscious after Willow got distracted from Wiley crying. Nelle almost got away with Wiley, but she was apprehended by Chase and Michael, who had just learned the truth about Wiley from Lucas.

After Willow woke up in the hospital, Chase broke the news to her and she was devastated. Chase, Michael, and Sasha all supported her as she grieved the loss of her son. Michael was elated that his son was actually alive, but could also empathize with Willow's pain after thinking he had lost his own son for over a year.

When Michael took Jonah home, he renamed him Wiley Quartermaine-Corinthos. Since Wiley and Willow already had a bond, Michael asked Willow if she would continue to remain in Wiley's life as a mother figure. Willow, still grieving her son, wasn't sure if she could do it. But she later accepted because she had come to love Wiley as her own and was still bonded to him.

Nelle continued her schemes and informed Michael that she would be suing for full custody of Wiley. Michael's lawyer, Diane Miller informed him that he had a strong case for custody, but his case would be even stronger if he could provide a permanent wholesome mother figure for Wiley.

Michael's first instinct was to marry his current girlfriend Sasha, but Diane informed him that marrying Sasha would be counterproductive given her questionable past. Sasha pretended to be Nina Reeves' daughter and later was arrested for fraud, but the charges were dropped. However, this made Sasha a nonviable option. Wanting desperately to help Michael, Sasha proposed that Michael should marry Willow. Initially, everyone thought it was a crazy idea, but eventually Michael came around to the idea of a marriage of convenience.

Willow and Chase were adamantly against the idea. Chase eventually came around to the idea because he knew they needed to do whatever was necessary to protect Wiley from Nelle. Willow was in love with Chase and still wanted to honor her relationship. She maintained that she would serve as a character witness in the trial, but she couldn't marry Michael because she was in love with Chase.

Sasha and Chase came up with a scheme to make Michael and Willow think they had been cheated on. They knew the best chance to protect Wiley was to make sure that Michael and Willow got married. So, they staged a "romantic" scene and had Willow walk in on it. Michael and Willow were both devastated to "discover" that Sasha and Chase had been having an affair and their respective relationships ended. Sasha and Chase were wrecked by what they had done, but knew they had to follow through to protect Wiley.

On May 11, Willow agrees to enter into a marriage of convenience with Michael to help him win custody of Wiley. They affirm that while they still love other people, their marriage will be based on love for each other as friends and their mutual love for Wiley.

On May 12, preparations for Michael and Willow's wedding began. They announced to Sonny and Carly at the Metro Court Hotel that they would be getting married that same night. Carly was excited and Sonny had reservations, but Michael assured him that he was doing what was best for his son.

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Michael gives Willow his great-grandmother Lila's ring

They originally planned to fly to Las Vegas to get married because they didn't have time to get a marriage license before the trial began. However, Sonny changed their plans, insisting that they get married in town, surrounded by family and friends, and told them that he would take care of getting the marriage license.

Family and friends gathered at The Quartermaine Mansion for the wedding. Sonny and Carly, Josslyn, Wiley, Monica, Ned and Brook Lynn were among the attendees. Brook Lynn offered Willow a dress from her closet to wear and Josslyn fashioned a bouquet from flowers found on the grounds.

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Michael and Willow are married

Sonny called Lucy Coe to officiate the wedding, planned for midnight. Nelle overheard Lucy telling Sasha that Michael and Willow were getting married tonight and stormed off angrily. Sasha called Carly and gave her a heads up that Nelle knew about the wedding and may try something. Meanwhile, Michael gave Willow his great-grandmother, Lila Quartermaine's sapphire ring to wear. Michael said Willow was honest, compassionate, and tough just like Lila. She was hesitant at first, but then accepted the ring. Lucy arrived with the marriage license and the wedding went off without interruption. Michael and Willow were married at midnight.

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Michael asks Willow to adopt Wiley.

In August, the couple wins full custody of Wiley and Nelle is denied visitation rights. On the night of the 2020 Nurses' Ball, Nelle kidnaps Wiley, but he is later rescued by Michael. The ordeal bonds him and Willow even further, and they share their first real kiss.

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Willow says yes.

The next day, Michael and Willow accompany Wiley and his nanny Melanie, to the Port Charles Park. At the park, Michael asks Willow to adopt Wiley, to establish her legal claim in his life and Wiley's claim on her as a mother. Willow is excited and happy to adopt Wiley as soon as she is legally able too.

Willow was there for Michael when his grandpa was passing and when he passed. The two are starting to get closer. On November 13 while painting Wiley's play-room, Willow and Michael finally admit to their growing feelings for each other and make love. They decide to give a real romantic relationship a try.

As of 2021, their marriage has been annulled, but they remain great friends, with Willow still planning to adopt Michael's son Wiley, and she is moving into the Quartermaine Mansion gatehouse.

On April 12, Michael tells Willow he just broke up with Sasha. She says she changed after what Chase did and grew to love Michael. They make love on the new mattress that was just delivered to the gatehouse. On April 13, Michael and Willow declare their love for each other for the first time and they decide together to live in the gatehouse as a family with Wiley.

On June 7, 2021, Carly confirmed to Jax that Willow had adopted Wiley.

On June 23, Michael and Willow stated that although she and Chase are married they are still committed to each other.

On September 17, Michael and Willow agree to him moving into the Gatehouse with her and Wiley.

In 2022, Michael and Willow are more in love than ever. Willow (and Michael later on) find out that Willow has Leukemia and is pregnant with their daughter.

During Willowโ€™s struggle with Leukemia, it is revealed that Willow is actually a long lonst daughter of Nina Reeves Silas Clay as well as Nelleโ€™s twin. This makes Wiley not only Willowโ€™s adoptive son but her biological nephew. It also makes Willow the half-sister of the now deceased Kiki Jerome and the third in a trio of sisters whom Michael has had a romantic relationship with.

As of 2023, Michael and Willow have a daughter, Willow is in remission and they're happily married. They live on the Quartermaine grounds with their two children.


Photos and videos[]

Michael and Willow were married by Lucy Coe on May 12, 2020 at The Quartermaine Mansion. The ceremony was attended by Sonny Corinthos, Carly Corinthos, Josslyn Jacks, Wiley Quartermaine-Corinthos, Monica Quartermaine, Ned Quartermaine and Brook Lynn Quartermaine.

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Former Couples
Chase and Willow ยท Curtis and Jordan ยท Drew and Carly ยท Drew and Elizabeth ยท Drew and Sam ยท Finn and Alexis ยท Finn and Anna ยท Jason and Carly ยท Martin and Lucy ยท Michael and Sasha ยท Ned and Alexis ยท Scott and Laura ยท Scott and Liesl ยท Scott and Lucy ยท Sonny and Nina ยท Sonny and Olivia ยท Sonny and Sam ยท Valentin and Anna ยท Valentin and Nina
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Eddie and Angie ยท Edward and Lila ยท Fred and Janet ยท Howie and Jane ยท Ken and Cynthia ยท Lee and Meg ยท Mike and Adela ยท Mikkos and Helena ยท Mikkos and Kristin ยท Noel and Brooke ยท Peter and Jessie ยท Phil and Jessie ยท Roy and Peggy ยท Steve and Peggy ยท Tom and Audrey ยท Victor and Helena
Couples of the 1970s
Al and Lucille ยท Alan and Monica ยท Cameron and Lesley ยท David and Laura ยท Henry and Jane ยท Jeff and Heather ยท Jeff and Monica ยท Jim and Audrey ยท Julian and Alexis ยท Lee and Carolyn ยท Peter and Diana ยท Phil and Diana ยท Rick and Lesley ยท Rick and Monica ยท Roy and Bobbie ยท Scott and Heather ยท Steve and Audrey
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Alan and Lucy ยท Bryan and Claudia ยท Colton and Felicia ยท D.L. and Bobbie ยท Faison and Liesl ยท Grant and Celia ยท Jake and Bobbie ยท Julian and Cheryl ยท Kevin and Terry ยท Lee and Gail ยท Luke and Holly ยท Ned and Dawn ยท Ned and Monica ยท Noah and Bobbie ยท Rick and Ginny ยท Robert and Cheryl ยท Robert and Katherine ยท Robert and Jackie ยท Silas and Nina ยท Sonny and Connie ยท Stefan and Laura ยท Tom and Simone ยท Tony and Alex ยท Tony and Bobbie ยท Tony and Tania ยท Valentin and Alex ยท Victor and Liesl
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A.J. and Carly ยท Bill and Nancy ยท Damian and Katherine ยท Damian and Lucy ยท Decker and Dawn ยท Finn and Jackie ยท Foster and Annabelle ยท Franco and Ava ยท Gregory and Jackie ยท Jagger and Karen ยท Jason and Robin ยท Jax and Chloe ยท Leopold and Dominique ยท Mac and Dominique ยท Miguel and Lily ยท Ned and Lois ยท Ned and Wendy ยท Paul and Jenny ยท Paul and Tracy ยท Rex and Lucy ยท Ryan and Felicia ยท Scott and Dominique ยท Shawn and Jordan ยท Silas and Ava ยท Sonny and Karen ยท Sonny and Lily ยท Stefan and Bobbie ยท Stefan and Katherine ยท Todd and Blair ยท Tony and Carly
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A.J. and Courtney ยท Carlos and Sabrina ยท Coleman and Connie ยท Cooper and Maxie ยท Dillon and Georgie ยท Dillon and Lulu ยท Drew and Kim ยท Ethan and Kristina ยท Franco and Maxie ยท Griffin and Claudette ยท Jason and Courtney ยท Jax and Courtney ยท Jax and Skye ยท Jesse and Maxie ยท Johnny and Lulu ยท Johnny and Maxie ยท Johnny and Olivia ยท Logan and Lulu ยท Lorenzo and Carly ยท Lorenzo and Skye ยท Lucky and Maxie ยท Lucky and Sam ยท Luke and Felicia ยท Luke and Tracy ยท Max and Diane ยท Nathan and Claudette ยท Nikolas and Courtney ยท Nikolas and Elizabeth ยท Nikolas and Gia ยท Nikolas and Rebecca ยท Patrick and Lisa ยท Ric and Alexis ยท Ric and Claudia ยท Ric and Elizabeth ยท Ric and Faith ยท Ric and Sam ยท Ryan and Heather ยท Scott and Bobbie ยท Sonny and Claudia ยท Sonny and Emily ยท Taggert and Portia ยท Trevor and Connie ยท Zander and Elizabeth ยท Zander and Emily
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Aaron and Kristina ยท A.J. and Elizabeth ยท Andre and Jordan ยท Anthony and Tracy ยท Brad and Felix ยท Brad and Lucas ยท Chase and Nelle ยท Dante and Valerie ยท Dev and Josslyn ยท Dev and Trina ยท Dillon and Kiki ยท Drew and Hayden ยท Drew and Margaux ยท Dustin and Brook Lynn ยท Dustin and Lulu ยท Ethan and Irina ยท Ethan and Maya ยท Ewen and Elizabeth ยท Felix and Lucas ยท Finn and Hayden ยท Franco and Carly ยท Franco and Elizabeth ยท Franco and Nina ยท Griffin and Ava ยท Griffin and Kiki ยท Hank and Nelle ยท Hank and Willow ยท Jax and Nina ยท John and Sam ยท Johnny and Brook Lynn ยท Johnny and Carly ยท Johnny and Connie ยท Johnny and Kristina ยท Johnny and Lisa ยท Julian and Kim ยท Julian and Olivia ยท "Levi" and Maxie ยท Lucky and Siobhan ยท Luke and Anna ยท Martin and Blair ยท Michael and Abby ยท Michael and Kiki ยท Michael and Nelle ยท Michael and Rosalie ยท Michael and Sabrina ยท Michael and Starr ยท Mike and Rita ยท Mike and Yvonne ยท Milo and Epiphany ยท Morgan and Ava ยท Morgan and Kiki ยท Nathan and Maxie ยท Neil and Alexis ยท Nikolas and Britt ยท Nikolas and Brook Lynn ยท Nikolas and Hayden ยท Nikolas and Nadine ยท Oscar and Josslyn ยท Parker and Kristina ยท Patrick and Britt ยท Patrick and Sabrina ยท Patrick and Sam ยท Paul and Ava ยท Peter and Maxie ยท Rafe, Jr. and Molly ยท Ric and Madeline ยท Ric and Nina ยท Ryan and Ava ยท Shawn and Alexis ยท Shawn and Carly ยท Silas and Sam ยท Sonny and Nelle ยท Spinelli and Ellie ยท Steve and Olivia ยท T.J. and Taylor ยท Todd and Carly ยท Trey and Kristina ยท Valerie and Kristina
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Adam and Josslyn ยท Austin and Ava ยท Austin and Britt ยท Austin and Maxie ยท Brando and Molly ยท Brando and Sasha ยท Brennan and Carly ยท Cameron and Esme ยท Cameron and Josslyn ยท Cameron and Trina ยท Chet and Terry ยท Cody and Britt ยท Jackson and Lucy ยท Jason and Britt ยท Jax and Britt ยท Julian and Britt ยท Julian and Nelle ยท Lenny and Phyllis ยท Marshall and Epiphany ยท Nikolas and Ava ยท Nikolas and Esme ยท Rory and Trina ยท Taggert and Jordan ยท Spencer and Esme ยท Valentin and Gladys ยท Victor and Ava ยท Victor and Eileen ยท Victor and Lucy ยท Yuri and Monica ยท Zeke and Jordan
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