Young & Restless’ Michelle Stafford Previews Her Eye-Popping Emmy Attire
Wednesday, December 13th, 2023
Fans have been waiting a while for the 50th Annual Daytime Emmys to air and come this Friday, December 15, they will get to watch some of their favorite stars compete for a golden statuette, live on CBS beginning at 9 pm. They aren’t the only ones getting ready for soaps’ biggest night… It looks as though The Young and the Restless’ Michelle Stafford, who is nominated for Outstanding Lead Actress, has her attire all picked out and the actress took to social media to give her followers a sneak peek at the dress.
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“Is it a dress or is it a doily?” Stafford asked then stated, “You are gonna decide.” The CBS soap actress then invited everyone to “get ready with me for the Emmys at 11:30 [am] Pacific this Friday.”
Like everyone else, Stafford is excited that, “finally, the long awaited Daytime Emmys” are happening this week and cheered, “I hope all of your favorite people win!”
A few of her Genoa City castmates jumped into the comments to show their approval of the dress, including Tracey E. Bregman (Lauren), who said, “If anyone can pull this off, it’s you, beauty!” And no words were needed for Christian Le Blanc (Michael) and Susan Walters’ (Diane) posts as they sent her some love in the form of heart and fire emojis.
More: Everything you need to know about the 2023 Emmys
So, if you don’t have plans beforehand this Friday, be sure to tune into Stafford’s official Instagram to see how one of daytime’s biggest stars gets ready for the big event.
And if you want to see the actress in other gorgeous dresses, view our gallery below filled with some of Stafford’s hottest, traffic-stopping red carpet looks.
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<p>There’s a lot to unpack with this off-white gown the Young & Restless star chose for the 2013 Daytime Emmy Awards. We’re sure it was all in vogue at the time, but we didn’t choose it as one of our fave Stafford red carpet looks if only because, while beautiful, there was too much going on to showcase her fabulous figure to its best advantage.</p>
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2/20
<p>There’s definitely a nod to the toga-party in the design of this cocktail dress, which was Stafford’s choice for the Daytime Programming Peer Group Reception red carpet in 2011. The silky little cream number paired well with black accents to add interest. That said, it’s not the copper-top’s usual style, and that may be the reason it didn’t make the Top 10.</p>
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3/20
<p>With the up-do and the corsage this silky baby pink strapless number put us more in mind of the prom than the red carpet. But Stafford, seen striking a zany pose at the 2004 Creative Daytime Emmys, looked sooo pretty in it.</p>
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4/20
<p>Some say green is a redhead’s best color, and we have to say this limey yellow is pretty good too. Fitting Stafford to a tee, the silky number she wore to the 2007 Creative Arts Daytime Emmys with the slit ‘uptothere’ was gorgeous with her cute updo.</p>
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5/20
<p>Some gowns speak for themselves and this one, which Stafford wore to the Creative Daytime Emmys in 2011, was talking a blue streak! Stylish and on-trend for the time, the star was the picture of elegance in the drape-y cornflower silk and a teasing over-one-eye side part. </p>
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6/20
<p>This may not have landed at number one as our favorite Stafford red carpet dress of all time, but the accessory — a Daytime Emmy Award — definitely tops all others! The star looked absolutely beautiful in a gold and floral gown as she accepted her award at the 2004 awards ceremony.</p>
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7/20
<p>Stafford could have gone from the red carpet to the clubs at the Jersey Shore in this drape-y silky dream dress she wore to the 2010 Daytime Emmys. Is it hot pink? Crimson? We’re not certain, but does it matter? Paired with her shorter, blonder ‘do, and sexy sequined sandals, it was chic as all get out.</p>
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8/20
<p>We’re certain this electric pink cocktail dress, worn to walk the red carpet at the 2016 Daytime Emmy Nominee Reception, had everyone doing double-takes. It’s simple and sweet, yet still gives a nod to Stafford’s signature figure-hugging style and catches the eye with color. And those shoes… <em>those shoes</em> are just fantastic!</p>
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9/20
<p>Michelle Stafford hit the red carpet in New York City in 2003 in one of her signature figure-fitting gowns… but with a little difference. Rather than a solid color, this one had a smattering of little flowers to add interest. She finished the look with a flowered clutch and half-up, half-down hair and bangs.</p>
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10/20
<p>Michelle Stafford wowed the crowd in this Jessica Rabbitt-esque red gown at the 2005 Daytime Emmys. It was a delicious look what with the ultra-feminine classic hairstyle, but a different necklace might have complemented the off-the-shoulder design better.</p>
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11/20
<p>Peek-a-boo lace in a deep purple hue paired with a sassy curly ‘do?!? Yes, please! This look, worn on the red carpet at the 2002 Daytime Emmys definitely filled the bill for lacy <em>and</em> racy!</p>
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12/20
<p>The <em>Young & Restless</em> star rocked cat eyes and a sassy smile as she posed on the carpet at the 2012 Creative Arts Daytime Emmy Awards. Her elegant jumpsuit was chic and she hit just the right note with her matching clutch and off-the-face up-do.</p>
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13/20
<p>With her darker locks, pulled back hair, animal print clutch and edgy black gown, Stafford teased a goth look while simultaneously managing to be the picture of elegance. We just love the combo and that’s why it made our top ten.</p>
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14/20
<p>Michelle Stafford <em>really</em> knows how to wear a column dress and she proved it in spades — actually rosettes — when she posed on the red carpet at the 2009 Daytime Emmy Awards. To offset the strapless yumminess, she wore her glossy strawberry blonde locks in a low side pony with white drop earrings and a bright red lip.</p>
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15/20
<p>Stafford teamed a fun sideswept bob with an edgy LBD (little black dress!) for the 2010 Daytime Emmy Awards in Las Vegas. While her clutch was cute, the best accessory to this slashed cut-out number, however, was the redhead’s mischievious smile!</p>
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16/20
<p>Rocking a glamor girl hairstyle and a classic halter gown in a silky cream, Michelle Stafford effortlessly channeled old Hollywood when she appeared on the red carpet at the 2006 Daytime Emmy Awards. Her feathered clutch, red lip, and drop earrings were the perfect accents for the look.</p>
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17/20
<p>Michelle Stafford just slays in silk gowns like this emerald dream which shows off her to-die-for figure… not to mention her California tan and blonde highlights. This is definitely one of the daytime vets best colors! We love the halter style of the gown, which she complemented with a gold clutch and understated jewelry at the 2017 Daytime Emmys.</p>
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18/20
<p>Michelle Stafford was an absolute smoke show arriving for the 2016 Daytime Emmys in a cut-out figure-hugging red number that put her toned tummy on display to perfection. The golden waves in her hair matched her dazzling clutch for a look that is one of our faves!</p>
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19/20
<p>Georgia peaches and sunsets come to mind when we look at Michelle Stafford in this stunning coral floor-length bodycon gown, which must have had eyes out on stalks as she walked the red carpet in 2018. It pairs perfectly with her sun-drenched locks and suntan… no other accessories necessary. Absolutely gorgeous.</p>
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20/20
