Leslie Michaelson
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| The Young and the Restless character | |||||||||
| Portrayed by | Angell Conwell | ||||||||
| Duration | 2010– | ||||||||
| First appearance | December 2, 2010 | ||||||||
| Created by | Maria Arena Bell, Hogan Sheffer and Scott Hamner | ||||||||
| Introduced by | Maria Arena Bell and Paul Rauch | ||||||||
| Classification | Present, recurring | ||||||||
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| Other names | Valerie Rogan Leslie Shelby |
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| Occupation | Attorney Legal Counsel at Jabot Cosmetics |
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| Father | Gus Rogan |
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| Mother | Belinda Rogan |
| Brothers | Tyler Michaelson |
| Husband | Barton Shelby (2014–) |
Leslie Michaelson is a fictional character from the American CBS soap opera The Young and the Restless. Created and introduced by former head writer Maria Arena Bell, the role is portrayed by Angell Conwell, who made her first appearance on the episode that aired on December 2, 2010. Bell introduced Leslie as a high-powered attorney who would air on a recurring status. In December 2012, after two years on recurring, Conwell was placed on contract by executive producer Jill Farren Phelps however, was dropped back to recurring in August 2014.
Conwell described the character as "sharp as a tack" and "self-assured". Redaric Williams was later introduced as Leslie's younger brother Tyler Michaelson, and a story arc about their past occurs, revealing that their father Gus Rogan (Tony Todd) was wrongly convicted for the murder of their mother, Belinda, and they changed their names, originally being Valerie and Davis. Conwell's portrayal has garnered praise among critics and viewers; she is described as a "scene stealer", and has earned a NAACP Image Award nomination for her portrayal of Leslie.
Conwell first appeared in the role of Leslie Michaelson on December 2, 2010, introduced by the soap opera's former executive producer and head writer Maria Arena Bell on a recurring status. Conwell auditioned for the role because her "entire family watches the show", she explained "the character was one that I really wanted to play. When I went to the audition, I just really felt it and I think it came off in the audition. I really enjoy working with the cast. They are such great actors which I don’t think a lot of people realize. The whole experience has been just great". Conwell prepared for the role by researching characteristics of lawyers. Additionally, she said, "I also watched a lot of movies where actors or actresses I admire played lawyers. I then added my own spin on it which I think is very important. I had been a fan of the show, so I had an idea of the role. But thank goodness for the internet." Conwell said that she enjoys playing Leslie, a role which signifies "growth" for her career. In December 2012, after two years on recurring, Conwell was placed on contract by Bell's successor, Jill Farren Phelps however, was dropped back to recurring in August 2014.
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