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About

The Young and the Restless

The Young and the Restless” is an American soap opera that has been running on CBS since 1973. The show was created by William J. Bell and Lee Phillip Bell.

The Young and the Restless Cover
The Young and the Restless Cover

The series is set in a fictional Wisconsin town called Genoa City, which is not to be confused with the real Genoa City, Wisconsin. “The Young and the Restless” is primarily centered around two core families: the affluent Brooks family and the working class Foster family. Over the years, however, the focus has shifted to other families such as the Abbotts and the Newmans.

“The Young and the Restless” is known for its complex characters, elaborate storylines, and interweaving relationships. The storylines often involve elements of romance, intrigue, mystery, and business dealings. It has been praised for its character-driven plots, attention to detail, and emphasis on social issues.

Some of the soap’s most notable characters include Victor Newman, Jack Abbott, and Nikki Newman, who have been involved in a variety of romantic relationships, business rivalries, and family dramas over the years.

As a long-running soap opera, “The Young and the Restless” has had a significant cultural impact, and it has also served as a launching pad for many actors’ careers. It has been highly successful, often leading the ratings for daytime dramas.

The Young and the Restless Cast

As of 2023, the main cast of “The Young and the Restless” includes:

  • Peter Bergman as Jack Abbott (1989–present)
  • Eric Braeden as Victor Newman (1980–present)
  • Sharon Case as Sharon Rosales (1994–present)
  • Sean Dominic as Nate Hastings (2019–present)
  • Melissa Claire Egan as Chelsea Lawson (2011–present)
  • Conner Floyd as Phillip “Chance” Chancellor IV (2021–present)
  • Michael Graziadei as Daniel Romalotti (2004–2013, 2016, 2022–present)
  • Camryn Grimes as Cassie Newman (1997–2007, 2009–2010, 2013–2014, 2020–2021) and Mariah Copeland (2014–present)
  • Mark Grossman as Adam Newman (2019–present)
  • Amelia Heinle as Victoria Newman (2005–present)
  • Courtney Hope as Sally Spectra (2020–present)
  • Bryton James as Devon Hamilton (2004–present)
  • Christel Khalil as Lily Winters (2002–present)
  • Lauralee Bell as Christine Blair Williams (1983–2006, 2010–present)
  • Tracey E. Bregman as Lauren Fenmore Baldwin (1983–1995, 2000–present)
  • Tricia Cast as Nina Webster (1986–2001, 2008–2014, 2020–present)
  • Reylynn Caster as Faith Newman (2021–present)
  • Allison Lanier as Summer Newman (2022–present)
  • Christian LeBlanc as Michael Baldwin (1991–1993, 1997–present)
  • Kate Linder as Esther Valentine (1982–present)
  • Michael Mealor as Kyle Abbott (2018–present)
  • Joshua Morrow as Nicholas Newman (1994–present)
  • Melissa Ordway as Abby Newman-Abbott-Chancelor (2013–present)
  • Brytni Sarpy as Elena Dawson (2019–present)
  • Melody Thomas Scott as Nikki Newman (1979–present)
  • Michelle Stafford as Phyllis Summers (1994–1997, 2000–2013, 2019–present)
  • Trevor St. John as Tucker McCall (2022–present)
  • Jason Thompson as Billy Abbott (2016–present)
  • Susan Walters as Diane Jenkins (2001–2004, 2010, 2022–present)
  • Michael Damian as Danny Romalotti (1981–1998, 2002–2004, 2008, 2012–2013, 2022–present)
  • Doug Davidson as Paul Williams (1978–present)
  • Eileen Davidson as Ashley Abbott (1982–1988, 1999–present)
  • Cait Fairbanks as Tessa Porter (2017–present)?