Lauralee Bell portrays Christine Blair, a former model and accomplished attorney, on Y&R. Despite the absence of her on-again-off-again love, Danny Romalotti, Christine has sacrificed all in an effort to clear his son Daniel (Michael Graziadei) of the vehicular homicide charges against him.
She was nominated for a Soap Opera Digest Award as Outstanding Younger Lead Actress in 1996, and in 1997 she received a Soap Opera Update nomination as Outstanding Younger Lead Actress. In 1999, she received a Soap Opera Digest Award in the category of Outstanding Supporting Actress. Bell was honored as Favorite Soap Opera Actress by Teen Magazine’s national poll in 1989.
Her television credits include guest appearances on "Diagnosis Murder" and "Walker, Texas Ranger." She recently finished filming a role in her first independent feature, titled "Carpool Guy."
Bell, who is the daughter of Y&R creators William J. Bell and Lee Phillip Bell, began her daytime career with the series in 1977 at the age of nine as an extra in a non-speaking part. Following her family’s gradual move from Chicago to Los Angeles, Bell became a full-time cast member while completing her senior year in high school in 1986.
In addition to acting, Bell is an accomplished model and has appeared in many national publications. She co-owns On Sunset, an upscale ladies clothing boutique, located in West Hollywood, Calif.
Bell is married to photographer Scott Martin. They have two children, Christian and Samantha.
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