Victoria Rowell addresses past mistreatment on ‘The Young and the Restless’

Actress Victoria Rowell has addressed past controversies and allegations of mistreatment during her 17-year tenure on ‘The Young and the Restless’. In a recent interview, the 67-year-old actress discussed claims of racial mistreatment, professional retaliation, and an incident in 2015 where she accused co-star Michelle Stafford of spitting on her during filming.

While Stafford denied the allegation, describing the event as a comedic ‘spit take’ involving water, Rowell has revisited the friction that allegedly arose following her casting by series co-creator William J. Bell. Rowell also addressed questions regarding whether she had been blackballed from the soap opera genre, responding with uncertainty while noting that she has continued to work throughout her career in other areas of the industry.