Brittany Hodges

Brittany Hodges
Lauren Woodland as Brittany Hodges
The Young and the Restless character
Portrayed by	Vanessa Evigan (1999–2000) Lauren Woodland (2000–05)
Duration	1999–2005
First appearance	December 1, 1999
Last appearance	November 2, 2005
Created by	Kay Alden
Introduced by	William J. Bell Edward J. Scott
Classification	Former, regular
Profile
Other names	Marilyn
Occupation	Entertainer
Home	New York City
Family Hodges Father Frederick Hodges Mother Anita Hodges Husband Bobby Marsino (2005) Sons Joshua Marsino

Brittany Hodges is a fictional character from the American CBS soap opera The Young and the Restless. Brittany was introduced on December 1, 1999 by former executive producer Edward J. Scott. The role was first portrayed by actress Vanessa Lee Evigan. Evigan departed on February 25, 2000 after a three-month stint, and was replaced by Lauren Woodland, who debuted on March 7. Brittany's storylines included relationships with Raul Guittierez (David Lago) and J.T. Hellstrom (Thad Luckinbill). Woodland said that the romance with Raul changed the character who was previously manipulative and sexual.

Brittany began working at a club owned by Bobby Marsino as a stripper and later a singer, for which she created the stage alter-ego Marilyn. Woodland enjoyed working on this storyline because she is an entertainer in real life. She eventually married Bobby and they had a child together. Bobby died in an accident and Brittany left town on November 2, 2005. The character was well-received; three years after her departure, Luke Kerr of Zap2It said that he missed when the character was on, and he wrote that, "It's really too bad that Lauren wasn't snapped up by another soap after leaving Y&R."

Vanessa Lee Evigan originated the role of Brittany on December 1, 1999, and portrayed the role on a recurring status until February 25, 2000. The role was recast with Lauren Woodland. Woodland first aired in March 2000. She was absent from the series from February to March 2003 when she was in contract negotiations. Dan Kroll of the website SoapCentral noted that Sharon Case, also blonde, who plays Sharon Newman was also in the middle of intense contract negotiations, and that the show could "lose two of its high-profile blonde actresses." That April, it was announced that the actress had opted for a three-year contract. Woodland last appeared in the role of Brittany on November 2, 2005; the character left following her husband's death. Woodland was nominated for a Daytime Emmy Award for her portrayal.