Phyllis Summer Newman's Photo Scrapbook | Played by Michelle Stafford

Actress History: Michelle Stafford (1994-1997; 2000-present)
Sandra Nelson (1997-1998)

Nicknames: "Red" (by Jack Abbott & Dominc Hughes)

Occupation: Partner in "Restless Style" online/print magazine
Former Head of Clear Springs property development
Worked for Jack Abbott's campaign for State Senate
Former partner in NPV Retreats
Former Director of Internet Affairs at Jabot Cosmetics
Former Webmaster at Newman Enterprises
Former Glo By Jabot Webmaster at Jabot Cosmetics
Former computer operator at a DMS Labs in New York City

Resides at: Tack house on the Newman Ranch

Spouse: Nicholas Newman (May 1, 2007-present)

Past Marriages:

1. Danny Romalotti (divorced; first time)
2. Danny Romalotti (divorced; second time)
3. Jack Abbott (divorced)
4. Nick Newman (Married)

Relatives: George Summers (father)
Lydia Callahan Summers (mother)
Victor Newman (father-in-law)
Sabrina Newman (step-mother-in-law)
Victoria Newman-Hellstrom (sister-in-law)
Adam Wilson (half-brother-in-law)
J.T Hellstrom (half-brother-in-law)
Reed Hellstrom (nephew)

Children: Daniel Romalotti (son with Brian)
Summer Newman (daughter with Nick)
Noah Newman (step-son with Nick)

Friends: Michael Baldwin, Lauren Fenmore Baldwin, Jack Abbott, Victor Newman, Nikki Chow, Sharon Abbott

Enemies: Brad Carlton, Drucilla Winters (presumed dead)

Her reputation in town: Feisty web designer with a knack for stirring up trouble
Most memorable scenes: Running Paul and Christine over with a car, wearing the same dress as Dru during the gala, giving birth to Summer in the elevator, blackmailing Brad and Sharon over their affair, her jail time with cell-mate Jana Hawkes.

Unforgettable lines: "Yeah, definitely"

Defining episodes: Being told by Jack that he knew about her affair, being kidnapped and held captive by Shelia Carter, giving birth to her daughter in an elevator with help of her ex-husband Jack.


Young and Restless character history

Co-founder of NVP Retreats, Phyllis has been described as a "homewrecker with a heart of gold". She is the mother of Daniel Romalotti, and is married to Nicholas Newman, with whom she has an infant daughter, Summer.

Phyllis was first introduced as an obsessed fan of rock star Danny Romalotti. When Danny toured in New York, a pregnant Phyllis stalked him, before drugging his drink and getting him into her bed, later claiming that she was pregnant with his child. Danny divorced his wife, Christine, and married Phyllis, wanting to do the right thing for his child. After their son Daniel was born, Danny discovered that Phyllis had lied to him; he wasn't the child's biological father. Danny and Phyllis battled for custody, with Danny ultimately winning. Danny left town and took Daniel with him, eventually sending him to boarding school. A now-adult Daniel has since reconnected with his mother.

During the custody battle, Phyllis had a "no-strings" affair with her lawyer, Michael Baldwin. The affair ended when Phyllis became increasingly jealous of Michael's involvement with Diane Jenkins. Through the years, Phyllis and Michael have become good friends.

Phyllis joined forces with Victor Newman to spy on Jack Abbott, Brad Carlton and Michael in an attempt to get his company, Jabot Cosmetics, back from their clutches. Phyllis ended up seducing Jack, and they began a short-lived affair, which ended after Jack discovered that she was spying on him. Phyllis left town, but returned two years later and reconnected with Jack. The two married in 2001. Their relationship was threatened when Diane returned to town and revealed that Jack was the father of her young son, Kyle. Diane made several attempt to win Jack back, including framing Phyllis for arson. Diane then battled Jack and Phyllis for custody of Kyle, with Diane ultimately winning. Eventually, Jack and Phyllis divorced due to business conflicts.

Phyllis began an affair with passive chemist Damon Porter. He did not get on well with her recently-returned son Daniel, who sarcastically labeled Damon "Mr. Personality", although the two eventually buried the hatchet. Damon eventually left Phyllis and reunited with his ex-wife Adrienne. The two left town together.

In late 2005, Phyllis began an affair with the married Nicholas Newman. When Nick's wife Sharon found out about this, she asked Nick for a divorce, but eventually took him back. The reunion did not last long, as Phyllis discovered that she was pregnant with Nick's baby. Realising that he wanted to be with Phyllis; not Sharon, Nick left Sharon and exchanged marriage vows with Phyllis in New Mexico, October 2006. However, the union was not valid because Wisconsin has a six month waiting period before you can remarry. In December 2006 Phyllis gave birth to a daughter, who was delivered by ex-husband Jack Abbot in the elevator at Newman Enterprises during an ice storm. They named her Summer Ann Newman, due to the ironic fact that she was born in an ice storm and Phyllis' maiden name is Summers. Phyllis and Nick legally wed after the six month waiting period on May 1, 2007.

When Phyllis and Drucilla Winters were forced to work in the same office, they constantly fought. Phyllis and Dru's fights often provided the show's comic relief. However, in April 2007, while on location for a photo shoot, Dru fell off a cliff during an argument with Phyllis and Sharon; presumably to her death. While Dru's friends and family attended her funeral, Phyllis and Nick held their own memorial service for Dru atop the cliff, in which Phyllis tearfully admitted that Dru "had the last laugh".

At her wedding reception on May 1, 2007, Phyllis was arrested by Detective Maggie Sullivan for extortion, having blackmailed Sharon and Brad with information about their one-night stand. It was revealed that Nick's mother Nikki had blackmailed Brad into reporting her. On Friday, May 11, 2007 Nick Newman's plane crashed on the way to Clear Springs. The bodies of Nick Newman and the pilot were not located. In June 2007, the Newman's plane was located. Nick was found by a doctor named Logan who was hiking at the time. An airplane finally flew overhead and Nick was rescued. Although Nick knew he had two kids, he couldn't remember that Cassie died and that he is married to Phyllis and his new baby daughter Summer. After spending more time with Phyllis, his feelings for her redeveloped as she was then sent to prison. After a few months behind bars, her conviction was overturned and she was released.

In January 2008, Phyllis teamed up with Nick, and Jack and Sharon Abbott to create an online fashion magazine.

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