Vivica A. Fox is set to make her grand return to The Young and the Restless. The actress will reprise her role as Stephanie, 30 years after departing the role. And she’s giving a hint at what fans can expect with her return.
Key Takeaways
- Fox played Stephanie Simmons on Y&R from 1994 to 1995.
- Fox and Shemar Moore will return in April for a big storyline.
- Stephanie and Malcolm’s storyline will reportedly center on the Winters family.
Changed Woman
Three decades after her last appearance, Fox is returning to Y&R, but the actress isn’t coming alone. Shemar Moore is set to reprise his role as Malcolm Winters, Stephanie’s ex-boyfriend.
When Stephanie was introduced, she was a medical student and a friend of Olivia (Tonya Williams). It wasn’t long before she caught Malcolm’s attention, and they began dating. However, their relationship was brief, and after their breakup, Stephanie left Genoa City.
But now, Stephanie is returning for a big storyline involving Malcolm. In an interview with Woman’s World, Fox opened up about her upcoming return.
The actress revealed that fans will get reacquainted with her character via a series of flashbacks. As for Stephanie’s personality, Fox says, “I usually play the head chick in charge, and my character, Dr. Stephanie Simmons, is going to come in and take charge of a situation that you’ll be very happy to watch.”
While details of Stephanie and Malcolm’s storyline are still under wraps, Fox teases that it won’t disappoint. “Look out for a lot of surprises, a lot of hidden secrets that will be spilled, and a lot of great fashions.”
What’s In Store For Stephanie?
Speculation is already beginning about Stephanie and Malcolm’s return. One theory is that Holden (Nathan Owens) could be the couple’s son.
With Holden and Audra’s (Zuleyka Silver) LA secret possibly coming out, Stephanie would come in to help her son. Plus, it’d also have her confessing to Malcolm that he has a son he never knew.
Another theory is that Drucilla (Victoria Rowell) is alive, and Malcolm and Stephanie found her. Fans have been hopeful of a Drucilla return after she was presumed dead from a fall. Malcolm and Stephanie’s upcoming return would align with the 18th anniversary of Dru’s “death,” and what would be more shocking than discovering the Winters matriarch is alive?
Could Malcom and Stephanie’s return have something to do with a secret child? Or maybe another long-lost relative? Whatever it is, their return and their secrets will impact the Winters family and Genoa City.
