<em>Young and the Restless</em> turns 50! A look back at the biggest guest stars and alumni
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50 years young (and still restless)
The Young and the Restless is celebrating its golden anniversary this week, and EW is marking the occasion with a look back at some of the biggest guest stars and alumni to drop by Genoa City over the past 50 years. Read on for a young Penn Badgley, Star Trek alums, and more.
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John O'Hurley (1989-1990)
Seinfeld's John O'Hurley appeared in three episodes as Dr. James Grainger.
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Paul Walker (1992-1993)
Before he was racing family, the late Paul Walker had a stint on the soap as Brandon Collins.
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Vivica A. Fox (1994-1995)
Vivica A. Fox left her role as Stephanie Simmons when she got cast in the blockbuster film Independence Day.
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Penn Badgley (2000-2001)
Would You's Joe like Phillip Chancellor IV? Or would he end up in his cage? Only Penn Badgley can say.
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Eva Longoria (2001-2003)
Here, Eva Longoria's Isabella Braña is pictured with Doug Davidson's Paul Williams.
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George Kennedy (2003)
George Kennedy played Albert Miller, the absentee father to Victor Newman.
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George Takei (2003)
Famed Star Trek actor George Takei presided over Neil and Drucilla's wedding.
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Smokey Robinson (2004)
Motown legend Smokey Robinson played himself, and performed, in a 2004 episode, serving as inspiration for the character J.T. Hellstrom (Thad Luckenbill) to pursue his own musical dreams.
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Corbin Bernsen (2004-2017)
Corbin Bernsen's mother, Jeanne Cooper (pictured here with him), starred as Katherine Chancellor on Y&R for 40 years, and Bernsen continued the family tradition as Father Todd Williams across 22 episodes.
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Il Divo (2006)
The vocal quartet Il Divo performed "Unchained Melody" as a gift from Victor Newman to his wife, Nikki.
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Enrique Iglesias (2007)
In this season 34 episode, Enrique Iglesias performed his hit song "Somebody's Me" at Neil Winters' nightclub, Indigo.
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Tatyana Ali (2007-2013)
Fresh Prince alum Tatyana Ali had a recurring role as Roxanne, for which she won two NAACP Image Awards.
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Katy Perry (2008)
Hitmaker and American Idol judge Katy Perry is seen here on set here with Joshua Morrow, Adrianne Frantz, Michelle Stafford, Peter Bergman, and Sharon Case.
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Trace Adkins (2008)
Country star Trace Adkins appeared as himself in a 2008 episode.
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Danny Trejo (2008)
Beloved Hollywood tough guy Danny Trejo played a bartender in Mexico.
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Pat Benatar (2008)
Rocker Pat Benatar and her husband, Neil Giraldo, performed at Indigo.
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Eva Marcille (2008-2009)
America's Next Top Model winner Eva Marcille played a young mother named Tyra Hamilton.
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Darius McCrary (2009-2011)
Family Matters star Darius McCrary played Malcom Winters, a role that was originated by Shemar Moore.
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Wilson Bethel (2009-2011)
Hart of Dixie star Wilson Bethel played Ryder Callahan, who had a dramatic arc that included a trip to jail and a surprise half-brother.
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Eric Roberts (2010-2011)
Veteran actor Eric Roberts portrayed attorney Vance Abrams.
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Sean Young (2010-2011)
Sean Young appeared opposite her The Man Who Came Back costar Eric Braeden as barmaid Meggie McClain.
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Alyvia Alyn Lind (2011-2021)
Alyvia Alyn Lind's role as Faith Newman was taken over by Reylynn Caster after she left the show to star on the USA/SyFy series Chucky.
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Bonnie Franklin (2012)
Bonnie Franklin appeared in several episodes as Sister Celeste.
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Jen Landon (2012)
After starring as Gwen on As the World Turns, Jen Landon joined Y&R as Heather Stevens, a character formerly portrayed by Eden Reigel and Vail Bloom. She now plays cowgirl Teeter on Yellowstone.
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Ken Howard (2012)
Ken Howard portrayed Phyllis and Avery's father, George.
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McKenna Grace (2013-2015)
McKenna Grace portrayed Faith Newman. She's most recently appeared in Young Sheldon.
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Meredith Baxter (2014)
Meredith Baxter appeared for a stint as Maureen Russell.
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Sally Kellerman (2014-2015)
Oscar-nominated actress Sally Kellerman had a multiple-episode arc as Constance Bingham.
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Justin Hartley (2014-2016)
This Is Us star Justin Hartley earned a Daytime Emmy nomination for his portrayal of Adam Newman in 2016. He's pictured here with Melissa Claire Egan, who played Chelsea Lawson.
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Nichelle Nichols (2016)
George Takei isn't the only Star Trek alum to appear on Y&R: Nichelle Nichols appeared in 2016 as Neil's estranged mother, Lucinda. She's pictured here with Kristoff St. John, who played Neil.
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Erika Jayne (2016)
Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star Erika Jayne played a businesswoman after her Housewives costar Eileen Davidson encouraged her to audition. The reality stars shared a scene in which they got into a fight.
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Chrishell Stause (2016)
Selling Sunset star Chrishell Stause played Bethany Bryant for 10 episodes.
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David Faustino (2017)
Married With Children alum David Faustino played TV producer Howard Green for several episodes.
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Wayne Knight (2017)
Seinfeld and Jurassic Park actor Wayne Knight guest-starred as Irv.
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Sasha Calle (2018-2020)
Sasha Calle was nominated for Outstanding Young Performer in a Drama Series at the 2020 Daytime Emmy Awards. Here she is with Jordi Vilasuso and Jason Canela.
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Telma Hopkins (2021)
It was a Family Matters reunion with Telma Hopkins' appearance in 2021, when she shared scenes with Bryton James.
