Who is the new Amy Lewis on The Young and the Restless? Everything you need to know

The Young and the Restless brings back Amy Lewis, as reported by Deadline in an article published on September 18, 2024. The character who exited the show over 30 years ago will be returning to the show on October 29, 2024.

Valarie Pettiford will be stepping in as Amy Lewis in The Young and the Restless, bringing the character back to life. The character was previously played by Stephanie E. Williams from 1983 to 1988 before the character was written out of the show.

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More about the The Young and the Restless actor

Valarie Pettiford is an American actress, singer, and dancer who has worked in television, film, and on stage. Born on July 8, 1960, in Queens, New York, Pettiford initiated her career as a dancer in Bob Fosse's critically acclaimed musical Dancin', which was her Broadway debut.

Pettiford then played the role of Big Dee Dee Thorne in the UPN sitcom Half & Half between 2002 and 2006. She gave great humor and heart to the show, and her work received much critical acclaim. Other television series she has taken part in include The Blacklist, True Blood, Criminal Minds, Being Mary Jane, and The Family Business.

Coming from the small screen, she has also appeared in the films Jumping the Broom in 2011 and Stomp the Yard in 2007. She even released a jazz album called Hear My Soul, in which her powerful voice was heard gracing the album.

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The Young and the Restless: A brief about Amy Lewis

Amy Lewis, played by Stephanie E. Williams, appeared on the show from 1988 to 1990. She was warm, caring, and close to several key characters in Genoa City. The most significant storyline involving her was her romantic relationship with Nathan Hastings, which brought her into the drama of his life and his involvement with Olivia Barber.

The relationship between Amy and Nathan had to bear a lot of personal obstacles that Nathan was going through, including complicated relationships with other women, Olivia and Drucilla Barber. Amy's screen time depicted her as a supportive friend when chaos erupted around her loved ones.

As the story eventually began to move away from Amy's character, Amy left Genoa City, which wrapped up her storyline on the show. Not the most prominent character for a long period, Amy's role added an essential emotional dynamic to Nathan's storyline, adding to the drama of that period.

What the writers have in store for Amy Lewis whose character will now be played by Valarie Pettiford, is yet to be seen.

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According to the CBS synopsis:

"The Young and the Restless revolves around rivalries, romances, hopes, and fears of the residents of the fictional Midwestern metropolis, Genoa City."

It continues to keep the audiences on edge with its thrilling storyline and mind-blowing plot twist. Interested viewers can watch the show on CBS.