‘The Young and the Restless’ Star Reacts to Emmy Nom With Grateful Message
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The Daytime Emmy began being announced tonight, with various outlets releasing different categories. Among them was ‘Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series’ where The Young and the Restless star Michelle Stafford earned nomination. The actress has since taken to social media to share her gratitude and excitement.
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AdvertisementAdvertisement#«Rke4kr8lb2m7nfddbH1» iframe AdvertisementAdvertisement#«R14e4kr8lb2m7nfddbH1» iframeThe actress posted on Instagram saying, “Thank you!!!! Thank you for this! I am so incredibly honored to be in this group. To be an actor is a gift already. To work as an actor and then to work with incredible people. This is really icing on the cake. I am fully fully aware that these moments in life don’t come around often. I am just SO Grateful. I am so honored to be in this group with 5 women who I consider friends… but damn… it looks like I’m buying lunch. #dontorderthefiletmignon#housetequilaplease ❤️❤️❤️❤️ #YR#GH”
Her co-star’s quickly filed into the comments to share their support. Lauralee Bell who plays Christine ‘Cricket’ Blare wrote, “Yay girl! The Bug is proud of you! 🦗👏🎉 and OMG your hashtags! 😂.” Melissa Claire Egan, who is also nominated in the same category for her work as Chelsea Lawson, shared, “Hahahaha YES QUEEN!!!❤️ (and yes, lunch on you this year!!)” while Michael Damian, who plays Staffords on again, off again, love interested Danny Romalotti, wrote, “👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻,” with Mishael Morgan, who plays Stafford’s on-screen best friend Amanda Sinclair adding, “Hahah! Yes queen 👑! Congrats 🙌🙌🙌❤️”
Fans took to the comment section to share their support for the actress, “Congratulations on your Emmy nomination for this year’s awards ceremony and well deserved for sure!🥳💐❤️🥂” wrote one fan, “So deserving of this nomination and hopefully award too!!! Congratulations!” added a second. With a third sharring, “You are BY FAR, my favorite actress on daytime!! CONGRATULATIONS!! I hope Phyllis gets a juicier storyline!! ❤️🔥❤️🔥” and a fourth commenting, “You’re so talented Michelle! You’re so worthy of this acting award🙌🏻👌🏻I hope you win🙌🏻👌🏻🙌🏻👌🏻❤️”
Stafford won the award in 2024, after having previously been nominated for lead actress in 2003, 2004, 2005, 2007, 2008, 2010, 2011, 2013, and 2023. She was also nominated for Outstanding Supporting Actress in 1996 and 1997.
AdvertisementAdvertisement#«Rqe4kr8lb2m7nfddbH1» iframe AdvertisementAdvertisement#«R1ae4kr8lb2m7nfddbH1» iframeThe Daytime Emmy’s will take place on October 17, 2025.
‘The Young and the Restless’ Star Reacts to Emmy Nom With Grateful Message first appeared on Parade on Jul 10, 2025
This story was originally reported by Parade on Jul 10, 2025, where it first appeared.
Congratulations from afar to the 'The Young and Restless' star, whose grateful reaction embodies both humility and passion for their craft amidst being nominated at this esteemed award. A true testament of determination in treading through Hollywood’s winding path.
A heartfelt and humble appreciation from the 'The Young and Restless' star upon receiving their Emmy nomination, offering an inspiring reminder of dedication to craftsmanship in theatre.
