Amanda Setton
An actress who brought sharp wit and scene-stealing charm to roles on 'Gossip Girl' and 'General Hospital,' becoming a daytime television favorite.
Born 1985 (age 41)·American actress·Birthday: December 16·Millennials
Biography
Amanda Setton carved out a distinctive space on television with a blend of comedic timing and relatable warmth. A New York native, she broke through with a recurring role on the glossy drama 'Gossip Girl,' playing the gossipy, ambitious Penelope Shafai. This led to her first major daytime part as Kimberly Andrews on 'One Life to Live,' where she quickly demonstrated a knack for the medium's unique rhythm. Her career found a lasting home in Port Charles when she joined the cast of 'General Hospital' as Brook Lynn Quartermaine. Initially a scheming heiress, Setton, over time, infused the character with layers of vulnerability and heart, transforming Brook Lynn into a fan-favorite figure of redemption and resilience. Beyond soaps, she showcased her range in primetime, including a memorable stint on 'The Mindy Project,' and on stage in Off-Broadway productions. Her work is defined by an energetic presence and an ability to make even the most outlandish soap opera plots feel grounded and human.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Amanda was born in 1985, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Amanda Was Born
The biggest hits of 1985
#1 Movie
Back to the Future
Best Picture
Out of Africa
#1 TV Show
Dynasty
Amanda's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1985Born
Live Aid concerts raise money for Ethiopian famine
Gas: $1.12/galHome: $62,900Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"Careless Whisper" — Wham!Best Picture: Out of Africa
1990Started school
Hubble Space Telescope launched; Germany reunifies
Gas: $1.15/galHome: $79,100Min wage: $3.80/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"Hold On" — Wilson PhillipsBest Picture: Dances with Wolves
1998Became a teenager
Google founded; Clinton impeachment
Gas: $1.06/galHome: $107,300Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Too Close" — NextBest Picture: Shakespeare in Love
2001Could drive
September 11 attacks transform the world
Gas: $1.46/galHome: $126,400Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Hanging by a Moment" — LifehouseBest Picture: A Beautiful Mind
2003Could vote
US invades Iraq; Human Genome Project completed
Gas: $1.59/galHome: $146,000Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"In Da Club" — 50 CentBest Picture: The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
2006Turned 21
Twitter launches; Pluto reclassified as dwarf planet
Gas: $2.59/galHome: $174,700Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Bad Day" — Daniel PowterBest Picture: The Departed
2015Turned 30
Paris climate agreement; same-sex marriage legalized in the US
Gas: $2.43/galHome: $171,900Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Uptown Funk" — Mark Ronson ft. Bruno MarsBest Picture: Spotlight
2025Turned 40
AI agents go mainstream
Gas: $3.10/galHome: $385,000Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"APT." — Rose & Bruno Mars
2026Age 41 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Portrays the long-running character Brook Lynn Quartermaine on the ABC daytime drama 'General Hospital'.
- Played the recurring role of Penelope Shafai on the influential teen drama series 'Gossip Girl'.
- Appeared as a series regular in the first season of the Fox comedy 'The Mindy Project' as Shauna Dicanio.
- Made her Off-Broadway debut in the popular ensemble play 'Love, Loss, and What I Wore'.
Did You Know?
She is a graduate of Cornell University, where she studied communications.
Setton is an accomplished dancer, having trained in ballet, jazz, and tap.
She voiced the character of Stacy in the animated series 'The Super Hero Squad Show'.
Her first major acting job was on the soap opera 'One Life to Live', which she landed shortly after graduating college.
“I love playing characters who are a little messy, a little real, and very funny.”
