Susan Lucci Opens Up About Choosing Happiness After Loss

February 11, 2026

Susan Lucci Opens Up About Choosing Happiness After Loss

Susan Lucci reflected with grace and honesty on the loss of her husband, sharing a powerful message from her new book about choosing happiness after grief. She spoke openly about embracing the idea that even in the hardest moments we still have choices, and how returning to her career became an important part of her healing journey, one step at a time.

The daytime legend also had a little fun imagining where her iconic All My Children character, Erica Kane, might be today. According to Susan, Erica would be living fabulously, as always. She joked that the last time viewers saw Erica, she was in serious danger leaving her ultimate fate deliciously unresolved.

During the After Show, The Traitors US host Alan Cumming joined Susan to answer fan questions from both the studio audience and virtual viewers. Alan dished on who he considers the best and worst Traitors to ever play the game, while Susan revealed which of Erica Kane’s many marriages remains her personal favorite.

And let’s talk fashion because Susan delivered. She sparkled in a dazzling disco ball dress that felt festive, glamorous, and effortlessly chic. It’s the kind of look that works perfectly for a birthday celebration, dinner date, or a fun girls’ night out proof that style truly has no age limit.