Christine "Cricket" Blair Williams (1983 to December 2000; July 24th and July 25th 2001; November 2001; March 2002; June to September 2002 ; January 2003 to January 2005; January 2005 - Present [Recurring])
At a Glance
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 and continued to make several more such appearances over the next five years. At 13, she was rewarded with a brief scene and a few lines in a role that slowly became a recurring one. 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 also co-owns an upscale ladies clothing boutique called On Sunset, which is located in the Sunset Plaza in West Hollywood, California. The boutique carries such labels as Roberto Cavalli, Jean Paul Gaultier and Blumarine.
Bell is married to photographer Scott Martin. They have two children, Christian and Samantha. She has blonde hair, blue eyes and stands 5' 6" tall. Her birthday is December 22.
Daytime Emmys Nomination, Outstanding Younger Lead Actress (1996)
Soap Opera Award Winner, Oustanding Supporting Actress (1999)
Soap Opera Award Nominee, Outstanding Younger Lead Actress (1997)
TEEN Magazine, Favorite Soap Opera Actress (1989)
Vital Statistics
BIRTHPLACE: Chicago, Illinois
BIRTHDATE: December 22, 1968
HEIGHT: 5'6"
HAIR: Blonde
EYES: Blue
MARITAL STATUS: Married; Scott Martin [Oct 4th, 1997]
CHILDREN: Two; Christian James Martin (Jan 17, 2001) and Samantha Lee Martin (Oct 28th 2002; 7lbs 6oz)
News Archives
News Archive: Bell to return to Y&R after a 7-month absence. [Jul 23rd, 2001]
News Archive: Bell to make another return appearance. [Mar 4th, 2002]
News Archive: Maternity leave over as Bell to make long-term return to Y&R. [Mar 25th, 2002]
News Archive: There is another absence in Bell's future. [Oct 7th, 2002]
News Archive: Bell says she's ready to return from maternity leave. [Dec 16th, 2002]
News Archive: Bell drops off contract, but will continue on Y&R. [Apr 18th, 2005]
News Archive: Bell in talks with Y&R about possible brief return. [Mar 3rd, 2008]
News Archive: Bell tells mom, sister-in-law she won't return to Y&R. [Mar 17th, 2008]
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News Archive Bell to make Y&R return appearance. [Jul 23rd, 2001]
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