Michelle Stafford and her The Young and the Restless castmates are always glammed up. But the cast recently put on their Sunday best to shoot photos for the show’s new opening credits. And Stafford gave fans a behind-the-scenes look at all the fun.
Key Takeaways
- The Y&R cast shot new headshots for the show’s opening sequence.
- Stafford showed fans what her day was like as she prepared for the photoshoot.
- Stafford’s co-stars shared sneak peeks of the photoshoot.
Dressing Up
When the Y&R cast is at the studio, it’s mostly work on filming episodes. However, during one recent day, the cast were in a playful mood as they prepared for a big photoshoot.
Stafford provided a sneak peek of the fun in an Instagram video. Set to Madonna’s “Dress You Up,” Stafford detailed her day as she prepped for the big event.
“We’re doing a Y&R photoshoot,” Stafford began. “This is the reality, I’m going to turn it into a fantasy,” the actress pointed to her makeup-free face.
As Stafford walked into the studio, she spotted co-stars Amelia Heinle and Courtney Hope outside rehearsing. All three ladies share a laugh before Stafford heads to hair and makeup. After getting primped, the actress then heads to wardrobe, where she’s fitted in a gorgeous black dress.
While awaiting her turn at the camera, Stafford chats with castmates Melissa Claire Egan, Tamara Braun, and Mark Grossman. When it’s finally Stafford’s turn, the actress strikes the perfect poses as the camera flashes.
Seeing the behind-the-scenes fun was a treat for fans. “So fun and of course you all look gorgeous!!” wrote one follower.
“Oh, my gosh. I must have watched this like ten times. What a fun day, everyone looks 🔥,” one viewer replied.
“So cool. Love how you’re Michelle one minute, then serving as Phyllis the next,” one fan wrote.
Fun Day For The Cast
It was certainly a fun day for Stafford and her castmates, who’ve shared many sneak peeks on their social media. Egan and Hope posted videos of their shoots on their Instagram stories.
Beth Maitland, who plays everyone’s favorite Abbott, Traci, shared a sweet post on her Instagram. The actress posted a video of her photoshoot.
“At my age (with another birthday looming) that I still get to do a job I LOVE with people I LOVE, practicing a craft I feel meant for is EVERYTHING!!! Thank you all for being a precious part of my journey!!”
Maitland was definitely feeling the love from her castmates. “Yes!!!! 🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌,” Stafford replied to her co-star’s post. “Yay yay yay👏👏👏😍😍😍 ,” Maitland’s onscreen sister-in-law Susan Walters wrote.
Y&R’s photoshoot had everyone in a fun and reflective mood. And based on what Stafford and her castmates have shared, it’s certainly another glamorous shoot that fans can’t wait to see.
