When Lauralee Bell joined The Young and the Restless as Christine “Cricket” Blair in 1983, few could have predicted that she would grow up live before millions of viewers—and evolve into a central figure in daytime drama. Now, 42 years later, Bell—and the show—are reflecting on transformation, romance, and rediscovering vulnerability, both on and off screen.
Lauralee Bell’s journey began with a bit role at just 14 years old—but it quickly became a contract gig by 1986.
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