Jade Harlow made her The Young and the Restless debut as Marie Kirkland on August 10. The character who crosses paths with Nick is already drawing a lot of attention from fans. As Marie’s story unfolds, Harlow is dedicated to bringing out the best from her character.
Key Takeaways
- Marie is an addict who becomes involved with Nick during a run-in at a motel.
- Marie’s dealt with her own struggles and tragedies.
- Harlow was drawn to the character from the moment she auditioned for the role.
Jade Harlow Cares For Marie
Harlow is no stranger to the soap world. The actress is famous for her work as Jessica on Passions and Lianna on The Bay. Now, she’s returning to her roots with her new role as Marie on Y&R.
The mysterious newcomer debuted on the Monday, August 10 episode and has made an impression on Nick (Joshua Morrow). From what’s been revealed so far, Marie developed a drug addiction after a car accident, and her addiction led to the demise of her marriage.
Playing a character like Marie has its challenges, and Harlow admitted she was “petrified” about the role. But after reading the script and auditioning, she was drawn to the character. “With Marie, I felt that this story was too important to do the wrong way,” she told Soap Central.
As Harlow awaited word on if she had the job, she couldn’t stop thinking about the character. “Once I sent the tape out, I started to feel protective of Marie. I started to feel like whoever gets this role had better care about her as much as I do!”
Luckily, Harlow got the part and is thrilled that she gets to portray Marie’s story. “I was not only excited because it’s a great role, but also because I felt this sense of relief that this honest, strong, and messy character is in my hands. I love her.”
Is Marie Trouble For Nick?
Marie’s arrival is already shaping up to be filled with drama. After running into Nick at the motel, the two fed their addiction before giving in to passion. However, their night together almost took a tragic turn when Marie nearly died from an overdose.
Marie’s overdose is enough to motivate Nick to get clean. It’s also made him determined to help his new friend.
Nick loves being a hero, and he feels that he can help Marie, even if she doesn’t want it. But Nick’s kindness could lead to a relationship with Marie, which might be met with disapproval from his family.
The Newmans are worried about Nick and want him to get sober. Although Nick seems ready to take that step, they’ll worry that Marie could be a setback. Given her history, the family has every right to be suspicious of this new stranger.
