Shemar Moore & Vivica A. Fox’s Young & Restless History Explained

Shemar Moore, one of the most beloved characters on Young and Restless, is making a return to the show, along with Vivica A. Fox. The couple has a brief but complex history on the show, and even though it has been years since this dynamic was explored, it remains exciting to fans of Young and Restless.

Ahead of their return, here’s a dive into their respective roles on the famed soap opera.

Vivica A. Fox’s Young and Restless role explained ahead of return

Back during their time on Young and Restless, Shemar Moore’s Malcolm was infatuated with his brother’s wife. After a mishap that caused some long-standing issues, Dru, Malcom’s sister-in-law, encouraged her sister, Olivia, to set Malcolm up with fellow doctor Stephanie Simmons, played by Vivica A. Fox.

Malcolm and Stephanie formed one of the most perfect couples on Young and Restless and remained together for a while. But their initial chemistry was not enough to sustain anything long-term, especially given the massive difference in the pair’s personalities and respective careers.

So, they eventually parted ways. Malcolm ended up marrying Olivia Hastings.

Who did Shemar Moore play in Young and Restless?

Shemar Moore played Malcolm Winters on the show. During his time on the soap opera, he was infatuated with his brother Neil’s wife, Drucilla Barber. This stretched to the point where Moore ended up sleeping with her when she was too high on cold medicine. She forgave Malcolm and believed that Lily was Neil’s child, which was not the case.

Since this arc, Malcolm returned to Genoa City time and again.

However, for a change, this time Malcolm and Stephanie are both returning to the show, which promises some additional drama.

The upcoming episodes of Young and Restless will reveal why the pair is back on the show and what drama awaits the city.