Jonathan Jackson wins his 1st Emmy (1995)

In this adorable clip, a young Jonathan Jackson wins his first Daytime Emmy for Outstanding Younger Actor for his role as Lucky Spencer. Tony Geary and Genie Francis, his onscreen parents, present him with the award.

[@wwbwbgohbc]

omg how awesome is it that he got his first Emmy from his tv parents?

[@katjamendez]

that speech was THE best emmy speech ever. the boy knows his priorities!

[@DarlingNikki2]

Adorable and so touching! I also was touched to find out later that Genie was ultra protective of Jonathan during his time on the show because of what she went through when she first started out. I thought that was really a testimony to her kindness and warmth (and before anyone says anything, I'm sure that Tony Geary took good care of him, too, LOL!).

[@evilpride21]

I know and he was so cute crying and his voice breaking and saying - i want to thank them and just kept pointing at them and not able to talk - they seem really close, thats adorable

[@JhillyBean]

So wonderful. HOw proud Tony and Genie must have been for "their" boy to win. It was awesome.

[@NaturalBeautyy6]

Tony looks like a proud dad lol

[@CaptainPikeachu]

they are really incredibly, Jonathan's kept in touch with both Genie and Tony. They were really protective of him when he was young too. It's all like a real family! Their chemistry is simply UNTOUCHABLE! GO JJ!

[@cards0486]

I got hooked on GH when I first saw Tony Geary and Genie Francis in 1981. I fell in love with Jonathan the first second I saw that kid, and he has had my heart ever since. How many young men win FOUR Emmys?! Now, he's gone. I don't like how they did it, and I'm heart broken he's gone. I still hope he'll come back later. I adore little Aiden, I'm glad he's still playing the part, and I see Jonathan in him in so many ways.

[@maishachoudhury540]

He's makes the audience laugh even when he's tearing up of shock! :D And the fact that he thanks god when he won all five of his Emmy's, woow! He seems like such a great person :)

[@dystopian2153]

Yes not sure if you have seen what an amazing man he has grown into and constantly attests to his faith

[@777mslove]

i CRIED LIKE A BABY WHEN HE RECEIVED THIS AWARD.

[@kewlkat8208]

I had the biggest crush on him when he was on the show. Well, him and his brother. I even sent them a letter, and got their autographs. Somewhere in a box, I still have them.

[@coleypinkful]

GH did good, really good when they cast JJ as Lucky. GH also did good when they cast KImberly Mc. as Robin, two of the BEST child actors who grew up on the show. They are both like their on screen parents and no one can replace them ever in GH old school fans hearts. GH in the 90's rocked.

[@sarahhewitt14]

OMG! I LOVE Jonathan Jackson! He's just adorable!

[@CheekyThrill]

Awe, that was beautiful, made me a little teary-eyed even.

[@nicky4meonly]

OMG i'm lke crying, i don;t know why??? Ah, he made me cry!!!

[@MuzzikLvr]

If I were one of the other nominees, I'd have been pretty sure I was gonna lose when I saw who the presenters were.

[@lillady623]

omg he made me tear up. i could feel his emotion

[@kona2860]

Wow! This kid can sure get your emotions going. I got teary eyed!

[@beautydoll6692]

really sweet when the other soap stars are so happy for him as he starts walking to the stage

[@WKLvr]

He's so cute!! He deserved it!

[@pweetygirllivinginapweetyw2387]

Bobbie is like thats my favorite nephew..lol

[@rissicris]

I was so in love with J.J. When I was 10, I wanted to marry him. The first time I saw him was in Camp Nowhere and that evening, I put his pinups from BOP magazine on my wall. He was the most adorable, handsome boy I had ever loved as a preteen.

[@dirty06maggot]

so cute!!!

[@CadillacL]

Was THIS the most awesome moment or what. I remember it to this day!

[@lizzysunstars]

@lookinout And he just got his 4th Emmy 2011...i knew another Emmy was coming when GH was Lucky no pun intended to get him back....LOVE JJ.

[@soapnorm]

omg he is a living doll! i am OVERJOYED that he's back.

[@moni_vette]

Aww, had totally forgotten about this preciousness until I started rewatching this storyline on here. Genius move to have his TV parents present his category and thus give us one of the most heartwarming Daytime Emmy moments ever. 🥰 The Spencer family both on and off the screen were truly special and one of a kind. Shame GH didn't feel the need to preserve or expand on that magic.

[@boutux]

i had the HUGEST CRUSH on him and i didnt start watching gh for another yr. that was so touching.

[@markigaines4377]

Look at her face when she realizes who won. Like a proud momma.

[@HeatherSVideos1]

I just met him 2 nights ago. What a sweet and humble human being. And his band is AMAZING!!! Check out Enation if you haven't yet!

[@dystopian2153]

So lucky!

[@queenfan69]

Johnathan had great role models!

[@cutiegirl14Dude]

IM SO GLAD HE BACK

[@lisathomson5629]

What a wonderful actor

[@lexiemarin6788]

Five now :)

[@CadillacL]

I hear ya.

[@carriespencer6879]

Aww

[@Cartooncountdown]

These days this would be a meme

[@lisanealy1703]

I feel like somehow Genie and Tony think Johnathon is their son; I could be wrong, but that's the feeling I get.

[@777mslove]

2010 Jonathan Jackson

[@waterlilyqueen]

I wish I had seen who the other nominees were. I hope I can find it on the internet.

[@PhilosopherSocrates]

LOL he's got a mullet in that clip

[@betsykeller9096]

The last couple of words.... he said, "And um, and um" and then I couldn't hear the rest when his voice cracked (I'm hard of hearing). Can anyone tell me those last two or three words? Otherwise, much like Tony Geary, who attributed half of his first Emmy to Genie Francis, Jonathan Jackson recognizes the power of those onscreen with him, and understands that his own powerful performances are enhanced by their powerful performances. It was a really beautiful moment!

[@sandraoaks7887]

Hi Betsy, I’m not hard of hearing & I’m reading these comments hoping 2 find out. We have the same last name. 😀

[@moni_vette]

He said he'd like to thank them for everything they've done for him. ❤️

[@TheLuscious]

Tony Geary created the role of Lucky Spencer not Wendy Riche

[@lisanealy1703]

I miss Anthony Geary. I wish he would invite me to Amsterdam for a boat ride😀

[@sandraoaks7887]

@@lisanealy1703 I miss him as well. A great actor & he seemed like a decent human being.

[@waterlilyqueen]

@waterlilyqueen I just checked. They were Erin Torpey (OLTL) and Courtland Mead (Y&R).

[@Davey74Boy]

Chandler Massey from DOOL won 3 times as Will Horton

[@CharismaQueen]

Tommy j Michaels as Tim on All My Children was also a nomimee