Michelle Stafford Wins Outstanding Lead Actress for The Young And The Restless at the 51st Daytime Emmy Awards
The 51st Daytime Emmy Awards will always be remembered, with Michelle Stafford winning Best Actress for her outstanding performance in The Young and the Restless. Stafford graciously accepted the award on June 7, thanking her friends, crew, and family.
Michelle Stafford wins Best Actress
The 2024 Daytime Emmy Awards created a buzz with Michelle Stafford winning Outstanding Lead Performance in a Daytime Drama Series: Actress for her role as Phyllis Summers on The Young and the Restless. This is Stafford’s third Daytime Emmy win, with previous wins in 1997 and 2004, and 13 total nominations.
During her acceptance speech, Stafford acknowledged Finola Hughes as the best actress and her greatest friend, sharing the award with the cast and crew of The Young and the Restless.
Stafford also thanked Sony and CBS, as well as her children, Jameson and Natalia, for their support. She expressed her gratitude for the opportunity to entertain people and be part of the award ceremony.
Michelle Stafford’s journey on The Young and the Restless
Stafford first appeared on The Young and the Restless in 1994 as Phyllis Summers and returned to the series in 2019 after leaving General Hospital. Her performance impressed producers and earned her a recurring role.
Other nominees for the Lead Performance in a Daytime Drama Series: Actress category included Tamra Braun, Finola Hughes, Cynthia Watros, Katherine Kelly Lang, and Annika Noelle.
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