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
originated by Vanessa Lee Evigan who departed on February 25, 2000,
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), as well as marriage
to Bobby Marsino (John Enos III) and giving birth to their child,
Joshua. 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 Daytime Confidential said that he missed when the character
was on, writing: "It's really too bad that Lauren wasn't snapped up by
another soap after leaving Y&R."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 Daytime
Confidential said that he missed when the character was on, writing:
"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, who plays
Sharon Newman, was also in contract negotiations so 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.In February 2018,
it was reported that Woodland would be returning as Brittany to
commemorate with the show's 45th anniversary. Woodland returned on
March 28 and 29, 2018. In April 2018, Soap Opera Digest announced that
Woodland would return as Brittany for an "indefinite run," the new
scenes aired from June 12 to 18, 2018. Brittany Hodges Top Movies & Young Movies