Lauralee Bell

Lauralee Kristen Bell, born December 22, 1968, is an American actress known for her role as Christine Blair in the CBS daytime soap opera The Young and the Restless. Born in Chicago, Illinois, Bell attended The Latin School of Chicago. She is the daughter of soap opera creators William J. Bell and Lee Phillip Bell, and is the sister of Bill Bell, Jr. and Bradley Bell. Bell began her career on The Young and the Restless in 1983, and her character evolved from a model to a legal aid lawyer. In 2001, she moved to recurring status after maternity leave but returned to regular status in 2002. Bell remains an active presence in the soap opera industry.