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Justin Hartley joined the CBS soap opera The Young and the Restless in 2014, playing the role of Adam Newman. His performance as the troubled Newman son quickly became popular with fans, marking his two years on the show.
In 2016, Hartley surprised his fans by suddenly leaving The Young and the Restless. The actor revealed that his time on the show would end as he pursued new opportunities. Fans were stunned as his final episode aired, especially because Adam seemingly met a tragic end in a cabin explosion.
Justin Hartley confirmed his exit on social media, explaining that he was leaving the show to join NBC's This Is Us as one of the leads. He thanked his fans for their support and shared his enthusiasm for his new role. Although his time as Adam ended, his career took off with his role as Kevin Pearson.
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Justin Hartley's storyline as Adam Newman on The Young and the Restless
During Justin Hartley’s time as Adam Newman, the character faced several intense challenges. After being framed by Chloe for poisoning Constance Bingham, Adam ended up in prison. Victor helped him escape, and Adam planned to flee with Chelsea and their son, Connor. However, Chloe tracked him down, seeking revenge for Delia’s death, and shot Adam with a tranquilizer.
She left him to die in a cabin explosion, with DNA evidence suggesting his death. Adam’s presumed demise paved the way for a dramatic exit of Justin Hartley from The Young and the Restless.
At a point, Adam assumed Gabriel Bingham’s identity and manipulated situations to reconnect with Chelsea and their son while keeping his true identity hidden. Jack eventually discovered the truth but kept quiet, allowing Adam to stay close to his loved ones. Despite his efforts, Adam’s double life only intensified the danger and intrigue surrounding him.
Who is The Young and the Restless star Justin Hartley?
Justin Scott Hartley is an American actor, TV producer, and director, born on January 29, 1977, in Knoxville, Illinois. He grew up in Orland Park, a town near Chicago, with his brother Nathan and sisters Megan and Gabriela.
After finishing high school at Carl Sandburg High School, he went to Southern Illinois University Carbondale and the University of Illinois at Chicago, where he majored in history and theater.
In 2003, he started dating his Passions co-star Lindsay Korman. After six months of dating, they got engaged and tied the knot in 2004. Later that year, they had a daughter. However, after eight years of marriage, they split in 2012 and shared custody of their child.
In 2021, he married The Young and the Restless actress Sofia Pernas after his marriage and divorce from Chrishell Stause the same year.
Hartley's acting career took off when he got the part of Fox Crane in the NBC daytime show Passions from 2002 to 2006. He gained further recognition for playing Oliver Queen/Green Arrow on the popular CW series Smallville from 2006 to 2011.
His time on The Young and the Restless as Adam Newman from 2014 to 2016 was praised by critics and got him a Daytime Emmy nomination.
His career hit new highs when he played Kevin Pearson on NBC’s popular drama This Is Us (2016–2022). Besides that, Hartley has been in movies like A Bad Moms Christmas (2017) and The Noel Diary (2022). As of 2024, he stars and produces the CBS drama Tracker
Fans of the show can watch the new episodes of The Young and the Restless on CBS and Paramount+.
