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We know Phyllis Summers and Michael Baldwin are the ultimate partners in crime in Young and the Restless, But did you know off screen the actors behind it, Michelle Stafford and Christian Le Blanc have a special relationship too? Well, they do and Stafford has the sweetest message for him. If you want to know, let’s get into it right away.
Is Christian Le Blanc leaving Young and the Restless?
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When we are talking about Michelle Safford and Christian Le Blanc, they are the OGs of the Young and the Restless. Stafford joined the show in 1994 while LeBlanc in 1991, so over all these years of growing together on set they have created a bond both onscreen and off screen. If you’ve been watching Y&R for years then you know Phyllis and Michael are partners in crime. One does all the crimes and the other comes in to save the other, being the best lawyer in GC. Talk about a perfect pair. They have been with each other through thick and thin. Christian le Blanc is leaving Young and the Restless?
Now we know Stafford is big when it comes to appreciating life as well as people. And this time, she outpoured her heart appreciating her dear friend, Le Blanc through his tough times. On her Instagram Stafford posted a scene from last Friday where Michael and Phyllis are having just normal heart to heart talks with each other after a longtime which actually reflects the deep connection between the two actors.
While Stafford admitted she usually wouldn’t post a long scene, she felt compelled to share this one. She wrote, “ A friend of mine in Canada texted me that tomorrow’s US show (that shows in Canada the day before) was so nice. “ She also expressed her gratitude to Sharon Champagne for providing the clip and explained that, despite their differences from their characters, the scene is rich with history and authenticity.
“This is probably one of my favorite scenes between me and Christian . written by the lovely Lynn. Just two friends talking. That’s all, just talking. But it’s so loaded,” she said, adding, “We are nothing like our characters but this scene between us is rich with history and real to who we are. That’s what I love most about YR ,The history of character. “
Stafford also reflected on her character, saying that at the core, Phyllis is a deeply emotional and determined woman trying to overcome her challenges. But what made the scene even more important and touching for Stafford was that she knows her co-star and good pal, Le Blanc, is going through a tough time in his personal life.
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Le Blanc recently revealed that he was battling with multiple myeloma, a type of blood cancer, in an interview with WWL-TV. That’s not all, he also shared a hospital pic which added a touch of humor to his journey. In the post, he humorously referenced a line from the movie Soapdish, which was , “WHO AM I GLORIA F ing SWANSON???” drawing parallels between his real-life situation and the world of soap operas.
Lastly, Stafford ended her message saying, “Life imitates art. Art imitates life. Whatever. It’s true tho. This could be my new favorite scene between me and the superlative Christian.” It’s always sweet to see co stars being the absolute friends in tough times and good. We hope they stay the same forever and don’t forget to share some love for these two in the comments below. Do you think Christian le Blanc is leaving Young and the Restless?