General Hospital star Kirsten Storms’ cellphone hacking claims are being investigated by police

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General Hospital actress Kirsten Storms has claimed that her cell phone has been hacked.

Police in Franklin, Tennessee are currently looking into the woman’s statements. “We can confirm an investigation is underway,” said Max Winitz, a spokesperson for the Franklin Police Department, on Thursday.

According to court documents, 42-year-old Storms’ ex-husband, 46-year-old Brandon Barash, claims she told him she was having delusions and hallucinations.

Kirsten Storms, an actress from Orlando, Florida, has been playing Maxie on the ABC daytime drama since 2005. She was married to fellow soap opera actor Brandon Barash from 2013 to 2016, and they have a 12-year-old daughter named Harper Rose together.

The Daily Mail has reached out to representatives for Storms for further comment on the story.

Shanna Storms, who revealed last autumn she was receiving treatment for a brain aneurysm, posted a strange video on Instagram on April 9th, claiming someone was tampering with her phone and that she was taking steps to protect it.

‘I’m recording this actually on one of my old phones,’ Storms said. ‘And I’m going to send it to that and then upload it as fast as I can and then turn that device off.’

Storms described the problems that prevented her from being active on social media.

Storms explained that it’s been over a month, possibly two, since she last posted on Instagram about her devices being hacked. This happened after she moved into her apartment in Franklin, at the Legacy Cool Springs building.

Storms started the video by explaining she hadn’t been able to post on Instagram recently, saying, ‘Just a quick update…’

I still use the phone I had when I lived there to access my Instagram. When it connects to WiFi, some unexpected things begin to occur.

Storms reported experiencing technical issues, including the loss of emails, photos, and videos. She stated that some of this lost data had been sent to the Franklin Police Department as evidence in an active investigation.

The actress, known for her role in the soap opera, stated she was taking careful steps to protect herself after recent issues with her electronics.

She shared an update about a recent issue involving her phone being hacked, someone breaking into her apartment, and the ongoing investigation by the Franklin Police Department. The post included pictures of a damaged door lock and latch.

Five days after the incident, Storms posted a video on Instagram. The video showed footage from a security camera, which she claims captured a break-in at her home while she was away in 2025.

On April 14th, Storms posted a video showing someone outside their apartment door shortly after their WiFi router was reset. They explained they had already contacted the leasing office about unauthorized devices using their Verizon internet and a problem with their broken door lock.

The actress expressed hope that the management of the Legacy Cool Spring building would work with the Franklin Police Department to help her understand who had been entering her apartment while she was away.

I’m personally worried about this situation, and I’m still dealing with repeated attempts to access my phone and iCloud accounts.

Storms said on Friday that she found an eviction notice on her door, claiming she was being evicted from her apartment.

Storms explained that she received the notice after reporting the burglary to the police and repeatedly trying to contact the leasing office about it, but they didn’t respond.

This situation began after the actress’s ex-husband told a Tennessee court she was experiencing a mental health crisis. This happened before a judge granted a restraining order against her, according to documents obtained by TMZ.

In a document filed with the court in December 2025, Barash expressed worries about Storms’ capacity to properly care for their child.

The actor stated that Storms reached out to him in May 2025, claiming she was having delusions and hallucinations.

After the couple separated, they both relocated to Tennessee. Barash stated that Storms has repeatedly struggled with stable housing, which has put their daughter at risk.

Storms has also been sued by her landlord for eviction over past due balances, Barash added.

According to court documents, Barash claims Storms didn’t have a permanent home between September 2024 and June 2025.

According to court documents filed by her ex-husband, Storms, who was on Days of Our Lives from 1999 to 2004, frequently stayed overnight at friends’ houses or in hotels.

Barash explained that when she and her daughter stayed in hotels, she frequently asked for different rooms because she worried someone was tracking them back to where they were staying.

According to a court document, actor Barash – who has appeared in shows like General Hospital and Days of Our Lives – claims that Storms is about to have their car taken away due to unpaid debts.

Storms has also yet to pay Barash back a personal $5,000 loan, the actor said in his court filing.

According to testimony, the actress has worked consistently for many years. Since 2005, she’s been in over 1,700 episodes of the television show General Hospital, as noted by IMDb.

According to a court document, the actress told Dr. Barash that she was having delusions and hallucinations during a mental health crisis on May 19, 2025.

Barash testified in court that Storms told him she didn’t feel equipped to care for the child during that difficult time, and therefore didn’t believe she should have parenting time.

Following the incident, Storms was placed on a psychiatric hold at a mental health facility. Barash stated that he and his wife, Isabella, helped facilitate this process.

After being released from the hospital, Storms, known for her roles as a child star on shows like All That, Kim Possible, and Zenon: Girl of the 21st Century, didn’t discuss what led to her hospitalization, according to court documents filed by Barash.

Oh my gosh, you won’t BELIEVE this! Apparently, back in November 2025, Storms actually told the court that she genuinely thought people were sneaking into her apartment, stealing her stuff, and then putting it in her car! Can you imagine? She said they were doing it just to torment her, to really mess with her head. It’s just… so sad and bizarre! I’ve been following her case so closely, and this detail just adds another layer to everything. It’s like a real-life thriller!

According to court testimony from Dr. Barash, Storms has had several emotional breakdowns, becomes easily upset, and has reported auditory hallucinations – hearing voices when no one is present. People close to Storms have also suggested possible substance abuse, specifically with drugs like Adderall.

Barash is asking for a mental health evaluation of Storms, who currently has court-ordered, supervised visits with their daughter.

Viewers on the SoapNet subreddit reacted with understanding and sympathy towards everyone involved in the recent Storms storyline.

Someone commented that Kristen hasn’t been doing well lately with her health. They also expressed surprise at any recent conflict between her and Brandon Barash, suggesting they don’t typically argue.

The user observed that Barash was carefully managing both parenting their daughter and helping Kirsten recognize she needed support.

‘I hope she can get whatever help she needs. I don’t think there are any villains here.’

Some people have noted Storms’ own publicly discussed health concerns as potentially relevant to the situation.

One person mentioned that she’s been diagnosed with a brain aneurysm, which could explain some of the symptoms people are noticing.

‘Or perhaps the stress from her physical health problems has taken a toll on her mental health.’

The user expressed hope that the person receives the necessary medical care, even if it means taking another break from the show.

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2026-05-01 18:56