Who Is Avery on The Young and the Restless?

The Young and the Restless spoilers tease that fans are being introduced to all sorts of characters who they know nothing about as flashbacks predominate the airwaves. One such character is Avery Bailey Clark. Who is this lovely lass that was once upon a time living large in Genoa City?

Y&R Comings and Goings: Avery Bailey Clark was brought to life by Jessica Collins. She debuted on July 27, 2011.

Avery arrived to town to represent Sharon Newman (Sharon Case) in a murder case. Along the way the character was outed as Phyllis Summers’ estranged little sister. As you might imagine, her relationship with Phyllis was full of fireworks, and along the way she not only did legal work, but was an aspiring chef who wanted her own cooking show.

The Young and the Restless Scoop – Avery wanted what her sister Phyllis had

Avery departed Genoa City in 2015 but not before becoming involved with Nick Newman (Joshua Morrow) which certainly frosted Phyllis’ shorts.  She was also involved with Dylan McAvoy who was portrayed by General Hospital’s Steve Burton.

Avery was a high-profile lawyer famous for defending the wrongly accused but not so much of a shark as she was a compassionate public defender type.

Phyllis and Avery had a complicated relationship on The Young and the Restless

Her reveal as Phyllis’ sister was a shock. They were estranged because Avery resented Phyllis leaving their chaotic home while she had to stay. Their dying father George Summers (Ken Howard) was introduced at one point and Phyllis wanted nothing to do with him.

Although the sisters were close growing up, Phyllis busted the family up and Avery never forgave her. It seems that their dad was cheating people out of their life savings and when she found out she turned him in, something Avery never forgave.

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But Avery wanted plenty to do with Phyllis’ ex-husband, Nick! Eventually she told him about her ex, Dylan, who she believed died during the war in Afghanistan. Guess what? Dylan was alive and not so well, struggling with PTSD.

CBS Young and the Restless spoilers – Steve Burton played Dylan McAvoy who was Avery’s love interest

Steve Burton debuted as Dylan McAvoy in 2013. He was troubled however, and was going by the name Mac when he got a job at Nick’s nightclub, The Underground. He wanted to see Avery but was not ready to face her.  Nick and Avery eventually were engaged and Dylan went on to form a relationship with Sharon.