who plays chelsea's mom on young and the restless
The Young and the Restless characters (2012) Anita Lawson first appeared on February 7, 2012, as the mother of Chelsea Lawson (Melissa Claire Egan).[2][3] Casting for the role was announced on January 6, 2012.[3] She is portrayed by former The Dukes of Hazzard actress Catherine Bach on a recurring basis. Entertainment Weekly reported that Anita is "the scheming mother of Chelsea".[2][4] The character of Anita first aired on February 7, 2012.[5][6] She began taping for the role on January 9, 2012.[4] The official site provided a teaser for Anita's storyline: "Bringing more drama to the already testy situation between Billy, Victoria and Chelsea's surprise pregnancy, Bach will play Anita and join her daughter on a quest to conspire against Billy Abbott."[7]