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Michelle Stafford Biography

Birth Name:Michelle Stafford

Birth Place:Chicago, Illinois, United States

Profession Actress, Soundtrack

Fast Facts

  • Volunteers for Citizens Commission on Human Rights and The Hollywood Education and Literacy Project
  • Honored for her human rights advocacy by the National Foundation for Women Legislators
  • Supports the ALS Association, Habitat for Humanity, H․E․L․P․, Kiva and Rock the Vote
  • Following high school, Stafford worked as a model in Asia and Europe
  • Discovered her passion for acting after living in Italy for a year
  • Quote: "I have the most amazing family, and I was blessed with the most supportive parents and family․ They are the greatest love of my life․"
  • Her favorite films are "Terms of Endearment," "The Big Chill" and "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest․"

Awards

  • 1996Daytime Emmy-Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series: nominated
  • 1996Soap Opera Digest Award-Outstanding Female Newcomer: winner
  • 1997Daytime Emmy-Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series: winner
  • 1997Soap Opera Digest Award-Outstanding Villainess: winner
  • 2001Soap Opera Digest Award-Outstanding Female Scene Stealer: nominated
  • 2003Daytime Emmy-Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series: nominated
  • 2003Soap Opera Digest Award-Outstanding Lead Actress: winner
  • 2004Daytime Emmy-Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series: winner
  • 2004Gold Derby TV Award-Lead Actress - Daytime Drama: nominated
  • 2005Special Fan Award-Irresistable Combination: nominated
  • 2005Daytime Emmy-Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series: nominated
  • 2005Soap Opera Digest Award-Outstanding Lead Actress: nominated
  • 2006Gold Derby TV Award-Lead Actress - Daytime Drama: nominated
  • 2007Daytime Emmy-Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series: nominated
  • 2007OFTA Television Award-Best Actress in a Daytime Serial: winner
  • 2008Daytime Emmy-Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series: nominated
  • 2008OFTA Television Award-Best Actress in a Daytime Serial: nominated
  • 2009OFTA Television Award-Best Actress in a Daytime Serial: nominated
  • 2010Daytime Emmy-Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series: nominated
  • 2011Daytime Emmy-Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series: nominated
  • 2013Daytime Emmy-Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series: nominated
  • 20201st Annual Soap Hub Award-Favorite The Young & The Restless Actress: nominated
  • 20212nd Annual Soap Hub Award-Favorite The Young & The Restless Actress: winner
  • 20212nd Annual Soap Hub Award-Favorite Feud: nominated
  • 2023Daytime Emmy-Outstanding Performance by a Lead Actress in a Daytime Drama Series: nominated
  • 2024Daytime Emmy-Outstanding Performance by a Lead Actress in a Daytime Drama Series: winner
  • 2025Daytime Emmy-Lead Performance in a Daytime Drama Series - Actress: nominated