Shemar Moore and Vivica A. Fox are returning to “The Young and the Restless” to reprise their roles as Malcolm Winters and Dr. Stephanie Simmons, respectively, for a multi-episode story arc set to air in April, CBS announced on Tuesday. The actors begin taping their first scenes today, Tuesday, February 17.
According to the network, Malcolm and Stephanie, who had a romantic relationship on the show in 1995, are making a surprising return to Genoa City that will have shocking and lasting implications for its residents.
This marks the fourth return for Moore since concluding his original 1994-2005 tenure as Malcolm Winters. He previously made special appearances in 2014, 2019, and more recently, 2023, which was in honor of the show’s 50th anniversary celebration, and saw the character take part in the hanging of a portrait of his late brother, Neil Winters (the late Kristoff St. John), which was unveiled as a tribute.
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Winning eight NAACP Image Awards and a Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series for his portrayal on the series, Moore has since starred in other CBS TV shows, including “Criminal Minds” and “S.W.A.T,” playing Derek Morgan and Daniel “Hondo” Harrelson, respectively. He can next be seen in the new spin-off series, “S.W.A.T. Exiles,” from Sony Pictures Television, which continues the story of his “S.W.A.T.” character, a role he portrayed for eight seasons (2017-2025), and hails from the iconic S.W.A.T. IP that has spawned multiple series and films. Sony produced and is distributing the 10-episode series globally, though a release date has not been formally announced. Production recently wrapped in Los Angeles.
Appearing in Genoa City from 1994-1995, Fox’s role on the soap opera came a few years after starring in the groundbreaking NBC daytime drama series “Generations,” where she worked opposite the late Kristoff St. John, who played Adam Marshall before he joined “The Young and the Restless” in 1991. Like St. John, Fox appeared on “Generations” from 1989-1991 as Maya Reubens, garnering critical acclaim for her portrayal. This marks Fox’s first time returning to “The Young and the Restless” since exiting in 1995. She’s since made a name for herself starring in numerous films and television projects, including “Independence Day,” “Batman & Robin,” “Soul Food,” “Kill Bill Vol. 1,” “1-800-Missing” and “Empire,” among others. In 2006, she won an NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Actress in a Drama Series for her portrayal as FBI Agent Nicole Scott in “1-800-Missing.”
Alongside Sterling K. Brown (“This is Us”), Mykelti Williamson, Janelle Monáe and Erika Alexander (“Living Single”), among others, Fox next stars in the upcoming Amazon MGM Studios feature film “Is God Is,” set for release this May. She currently has her own fashion collection with HSN – The Vivica A. Fox Collection.
Currently in its 53rd season, “The Young and the Restless” is produced by Bell Dramatic Serial Company in association with Sony Pictures Television. Josh Griffith is the executive producer and head writer. Sally McDonald is co-executive producer.
