‘The Young & The Restless’ Cast Then & Now — Pics

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Elissa Anderson

April 14, 2020 10:31AM EDT

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‘The Young & The Restless’ Cast Then & Now — Pics

‘The Young & The Restless’ Cast Then & Now — Pics — Ever since its debut in 1973, ‘The Young & The Restless’ has been drawing longtime fans and audiences in with their fascinating storylines, complicated characters, and major plot twists that no one sees coming. With a show that has been on for nearly 50 years, it’s no wonder so many cast members stay dedicated to their stories and characters for so long. A number of cast members who are still on the show have been with the legendary soap opera since the early ‘80s. A slew of hot new cast members came through in the ‘90s, but time and again fans have been treated to seeing these characters’ lives intertwine over the course of the soap opera’s historic run. Now, we’re taking a look back at the stars then and where they are now! So many of the cast has stayed with the show — and some have even grown up right before the audience’s eyes! To see more of the cast transformations, click through the gallery!

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Sharon Case

Sharon Case — Sharon Case plays Sharon Collins on ‘The Young & The Restless.’ She joined the cast in 1995 and won a Daytime Emmy award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series in 1999.

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Josh Morrow

Josh Morrow — Josh Morrow joined ‘The Young & The Restless’ in 1995. He’s played Nicholas Newman since and has earned five Daytime Emmy nominations

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Michelle Stafford

Michelle Stafford — Michelle Stafford has played Phyllis Summers on ‘The Young & The Restless’ since 1994. For her work she has won two Daytime Emmy awards. She won her first in 1997 for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series and in 2004 for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series.

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Hunter King

Hunter King — Hunter King has played Summer Newman for well over 600 episodes on ‘The Young & The Restless.’ She joined the show in 2012 and earned two Daytime Emmy Awards for her work.

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Melissa Claire Egan

Melissa Claire Egan — Melissa Claire Egan has been on ‘The Young & The Restless’ since 2011. She’s played Chelsea Lawson and has been nominated for two Daytime Emmy awards for her work on the show!

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Bryton James

Bryton James — Byrton James has been on ‘The Young & The Restless’ since 2004. For hsi work as Devon Hamilton, he has earned seven Daytime Emmy nominations and one win!

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Kate Linder

Kate Linder — Kate Linder has been a part of the cast of ‘The Young & The Restless’ since 1986. She’s played Esther Valentine for over 2,300 episodes.

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Melissa Ordway

Melissa Ordway — Melissa Orday joined ‘The Young & The Restless’ in 2013. She has played Abby Newman for over 600 episodes.

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Eileen Davidson

Eileen Davidson — Eileen Davidson joined ‘The Young & The Restless’ in 1984. She’s played Ashley Abbott for over 1,600 episodes and has won a Daytime Emmy awards for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series (2018).

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