Lauralee Bell is a soap opera icon. For over four decades, she’s been entertaining The Young and the Restless fans as Christine. But now, the actress is taking her talent behind-the-scenes.
Key Takeaways
- Bell has played Christine on Y&R since 1983.
- The actress recently appeared on Y&R for Christine and Danny’s wedding.
- Bell is the daughter of Y&R creators William J. Bell and Lee Phillip Bell.
- The star is developing a primetime soap opera with a former As the World Turns actress.
Ready For Primetime
As a member of the legendary Bell family, Lauralee was destined to be part of the soap opera world. The actress made her Y&R debut as Christine in 1983, a role she’s played on and off for 42 years.
Her most recent appearance came on the November 21 and 24 episodes which had Christine marrying her long-time love, Danny (Michael Damian). But fans might not be seeing the character for a while since Bell is working on other projects.
In an interview with Soap Opera Network, the star revealed she and ATWT alum Martha Byrne are developing a primetime soap opera. With a renewed interest in the soap genre, it was the perfect time for Bell and Byrne to work on their show.
”It’s so weird because the business is so crazy. It’s quiet and then it gets busy again, and now there’s a bit of interest coming at us right now,” Bell explained.
The ladies are awaiting word from a production company, but the project has both of them excited. Although details about the primetime soap are being kept under wraps, Bell did offer a little hint. “It’s like a Dynasty,” she teased.
Following In Her Family’s Footsteps
While creating and producing a soap opera is hard work, Bell has learned from the best. Her parents, William J. Bell and Lee Phillip Bell, are soap pioneers. The couple created Y&R and its sister soap The Bold and the Beautiful.
Aside from her parents, Lauralee’s brother Bradley Bell has also had his own success. Bradley is the award-winner executive producer and head writer of B&B.
While Bell has already left her mark on the soap world with her acting, it’s time to showcase her talent behind the camera. Although she’s got big shoes to fill, she’s learned a thing or two about creating compelling soap drama. Together with Byrne, the women could take the primetime soap world by storm.
