The Young and the Restless

Michelle Stafford and Christian Le Blanc Become Real-Life Elves

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Diane Brounstein

4 years ago

Back in the day, onscreen pals Phyllis and Michael were often up to no good on The Young and the Restless. Off-screen, actors Michelle Stafford and Christian Le Blanc are quite different as the two recently came together to do a very good deed for children in need.

Michelle Stafford and Christian Le Blanc Team Up

The actress recently shared the tale of their adventure on Instagram, next to photos from their special day. “Today with a help of the INSANELY GENEROUS cast, crew and production staff of ‘The Young and the Restless’ AND 3 of my High School mates Gina and her daughter Brielle, Mandy and Julie and work mates Jason and Sandra and of course the always amazing @christianjleblanc we totally bought out the toy section of @biglots,” she revealed.

“These toys are being donated to Fred Shaw at the Inglewood chapter of the @naacp for them to distribute to the community!! We were only able to do this with the help of others… These incredible people who donated their time today and the AMAZING folks at #YR who donate SO much monetarily… Maybe It will be a happier Christmas for some kids…

“The year has hit some folks so hard,” reminds the Daytime Emmy winner. “Perhaps we can inspired others, you never know❤️I am so excited we were able to get this done!! Check out my stories if you wanna see the fun!! HO HO HO🎄🎅🏼 C”

Her cohort in do-gooding also posted to his Instagram account. “Thank you to all who helped make this AMAZING feat possible,” wrote a grateful Le Blanc, “especially to the Stafford who once upon a December had a beautiful idea!!

“Honorable mention goes to the staff at @biglots who cheerfully helped make magic happen and the customers who, when they found out why we were there, rushed out and donated gifts they themselves purchased…GOD BLESS US EVERY ONE!!”

They certainly kicked off the holiday season in style. Here’s hoping it inspires others to share that same spirit. The Young and the Restless (YR) airs weekdays on CBS. Check your local listings for airtimes.