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Faith Newman
The Young and the Restless character
Portrayed by
Duration2009–present
First appearanceSeptember 30, 2009
ClassificationPresent; regular
Created byMaria Arena Bell, Hogan Sheffer and Scott Hamner
Introduced by
In-universe information
Other namesFaith Colleen Newman
Faith Cassidy Newman
Occupation
Christian Newman

Faith Newman is a fictional character from The Young and the Restless, an American soap opera on the CBS network. She is currently portrayed by Reylynn Caster, who assumed the role following the departure of Alyvia Alyn Lind, who played Faith from 2011 to 2021. Born onscreen during the episode that aired September 30, 2009, Faith is the youngest daughter of supercouple Nick and Sharon Newman.[1]

Storylines

Faith is conceived during an affair between

Skye Newman (Laura Stone). After being found alive, Sharon is sentenced to thirty years in prison. Ashley offers to watch Faith several times for Nick, which brings the two of them closer. Faith's brother Noah Newman (Robert Adamson) encourages Nick to bring Faith to visit Sharon in prison, which he reluctantly agrees to do. Sharon reunites with Faith after she is acquitted, and they go to New Mexico
together on vacation.

Sharon suffers a

Christian Newman (Jamie and Alister Tobias), as her own child with Dylan. Faith runs away from home due to the conflict between her parents.[2] When presented with the chance to return to her parent's shared custody arrangement, Faith rejects both of them, deciding to live with her grandparents instead.[3] The following year, Faith grows resentful at Nick's new relationship with Chelsea Lawson (Melissa Claire Egan). She also witnesses Sharon's boyfriend Scotty Grainger (Daniel Hall) kissing her aunt Abby Newman (Melissa Ordway
).

Faith moves away from Genoa City to attend boarding school. Upon returning, she learns that Sharon has been diagnosed with

Madison Thompson) who influences her to drink while underage. Faith learns that Jordan had been sending her text messages as a secret admirer named Tommy. Faith then takes off in a truck, which she ends up crashing; Adam finds Faith and brings her to the hospital. When Faith is diagnosed with acute interstitial nephritis and requires a kidney transplant,[5]
Adam is found to be a match for Faith's rare blood type, and donates his kidney to her.

Development

Casting and creation

Mckenna Grace played the role of Faith on and off from 2013 to 2015.

The character was born onscreen on September 30, 2009.

TNT.[11]

Lind continued taking breaks from playing Faith over the years due to other projects, while stating in 2020: "There was one point when I was going off for some movie and by the time I was finished with that, we weren’t positive I would come back to Y&R and it was seriously the hardest thing for me to take. I just couldn’t imagine leaving this family (...) Y&R has always been the most stable thing I’ve had in my life."[12] The character was said to be attending boarding school while Lind was absent for several months before returning in December 2019.[6]

In March 2021, it was announced that Lind was departing The Young and the Restless after being cast in a leading role on the television series Chucky.[8] This left the series' producers in a "casting conundrum" due to Faith being a "pivotal character in a front-burner storyline" at the time.[13] Lind's final episode aired on April 7, 2021, and she was replaced by actress Reylynn Caster, who took over the role on April 12, 2021.[12][14] Caster's casting marked the first time Faith appears at "an adult-ish age".[15]

Characterization and childhood

Faith's childhood is complicated by the custody battle between her parents, Nick and Sharon Newman (Joshua Morrow and Sharon Case, pictured).

Faith has been described as an "outspoken girl" who "has always had something to say about the new loves in her parents’ lives".[5] As a child, she has particular disdain for the women her father Nick (Joshua Morrow) is involved with.[16] Soap Opera Digest highlighted the character's "precociousness" as being evident from a very young age.[17][18] Of the character, Lind has stated: "She’s had a tough life, but she’s always been surrounded by a supporting, loving family. And because of that love, she has always been a survivor."[19] Faith's birth was prophesied by her older sister, Cassie (Camryn Grimes), on her deathbed.[20] Given this, Sharon Case (Sharon) has characterized Faith as an "oracle-type character. She's an old soul, as Cassie was."[21]

Throughout her childhood, Faith is the subject of a recurring custody dispute between her parents.[5] As a result of Sharon's romantic involvement with Faith's kidnapper and uncle Adam Newman (then played by Michael Muhney), Nick deemed himself best-suited for custody.[22] Faith has a strong connection with her grandfather Victor Newman (Eric Braeden),[18][21] and at one point, opts to live with her grandparents due to her parents' custody war.[2] Lind explained that Faith "realized that she had the power" in the scenes where she chooses to live with her grandparents, contrasting this with the usual writing for child characters: "Usually, in a scene with kids, writers are like, 'Have the kid come in, say, 'Hi, Mommy,' and then run out the door.' I’m so grateful to the writers because they always give me fun and cool storylines and make Faith seem wise beyond her years."[3] According to Case, the decision to make Faith "very wise" was informed by the writers watching Lind.[3]

Bullying and alcoholism

In 2020, Faith's kidnapping as a newborn by her uncle Adam (Mark Grossman) is revealed to the public, causing her to be

Madison Thompson) inspires Faith to sneak out to parties and drink.[5] Lind stated that "Faith is turning into quite the delinquent", noting that she enjoyed playing Faith's rebellious side as the character had "always been a kind of goody two-shoes, so it’s great to play her dealing with becoming a teenager. She’s been going through a lot of stuff, although that doesn’t give her a pass to act out like she’s doing, but it’s really reflecting her pain."[17] Canyon News noted that Faith was "spiraling" and "not so innocent anymore".[23]

Head writer

Moses Winters (Jacob Aaron Gaines), who defends her against bullies at school.[25] Gaines explained that Moses has a "soft spot" for Faith and "won't let anyone push her around",[26] with Canyon News highlighting a possible romance building between the two.[23]

Reception

Lind received praise for her performance. In its "Best and Worst of 2014" issue,

On-Air On-Soaps stated that Lind "can handle any material given to her" and that "her acting chops are well beyond her years."[29] Devin Owens of Soap Opera Digest praised the "emotional nuances" Lind brought to the character, stating that she "delivered in spades" as Faith grew up and became more involved in dramatic storylines.[18] Charlie Mason of Soaps.com also praised Lind's portrayal of Faith's "teenage angst".[30] In April 2020, as Faith reacted to her mother's cancer diagnosis, Soaps In Depth praised the performances of Lind and Case as "powerful" and "heartwarming", writing that they "have always struck the perfect balance in their alter egos' mother-and-child relationship, but as they deal with these dark days, the actresses are shining ever brighter."[4]

Lind's exit from the series was met with disappointment from fans, given that she had grown up on-screen.[30][18] Janet Di Lauro of the online magazine Soap Hub praised Caster for "fitting into Lind's formidable shoes", stating that she "immediately grasped the character’s essence, connecting with her plight and problems. She’s never tried to do too much in her scenes, instead making her mark with understated performances that allowed viewers to feel her sorrow and embarrassment over Faith’s reckless acts."[13] Di Lauro also spoke positively of Faith's friendship with Moses, finding their banter "real and believable".[13]

Jim Halterman of

TV Insider called it a "typically juicy soap opera twist" when Faith needs a kidney transplant and "the one candidate to help save her life with a kidney donation is none other than Adam".[31] However, Canyon News criticized this twist and the writers' efforts to "humanize" Adam, writing: "I mean how many times can Adam be touted as the rescuer for Sharon, Nick and Faith Newman notably?", noting that Adam had already saved Faith twice before.[32]

References

  1. ^ "The Young and the Restless' best supercouples of all time". Nine Network. September 9, 2009. Retrieved May 5, 2021.
  2. ^ a b Donald (December 24, 2016). "New Year, New Drama On 'The Young And The Restless'". Canyon News. Retrieved May 16, 2021.
  3. ^ a b c "ICYMI Sharon Case And Alyvia Alyn Lind Interview". Soap Opera Digest. May 16, 2017. Retrieved May 18, 2021.
  4. ^ a b "Gold Star". CBS Soaps In Depth. 24 (17): 83–84. April 27, 2020.
  5. ^ a b c d e f Eades, Chris (April 30, 2021). "Faith on The Young and The Restless — Everything You Need to Know". Soaps In Depth. Retrieved May 3, 2021.
  6. ^ a b Wilson, Lori (December 19, 2019). "15 Things to Know About Faith Newman As Alyvia Alyn Lind Returns to Y&R". Soaps.com. SHE Media. Retrieved May 11, 2021.
  7. ^ "Faith Newman Characters". Soaps.com. SHE Media. 29 August 2017. Retrieved May 11, 2021.
  8. ^ a b Petski, Denise (March 29, 2021). "'The Young And The Restless': Reylynn Caster Joins CBS Daytime Drama In Recasting". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 3, 2021.
  9. Soaps in Depth
    . June 13, 2013. Retrieved May 26, 2014.
  10. ^ "Exclusive: Y&R Switches Faiths". Soap Opera Digest. May 23, 2014. Retrieved May 26, 2014.
  11. ^ "Another Faith Switch on Y&R". Soap Opera Digest. December 15, 2014. Retrieved December 27, 2014.
  12. ^ a b "Alyvia Alyn Lind Off Y&R, New Faith Cast". Soap Opera Digest. March 29, 2021. Retrieved March 29, 2021.
  13. ^ a b c d Di Lauro, Janet (April 27, 2021). "Reylynn Caster Thriving As The Young and the Restless' Faith Recast". Soap Hub. Retrieved May 3, 2021.
  14. ^ Gelman, Vlada (March 29, 2021). "TVLine Items: Y&R Recasts Faith, Elmo's Talk Show Renewed and More". TVLine. Retrieved May 5, 2021.
  15. Soap Opera Network
    . Retrieved May 11, 2021.
  16. TV Insider
    . Retrieved May 11, 2021.
  17. ^ a b "ICYMI Alyvia Alyn Lind Interview". Soap Opera Digest. December 3, 2020. Retrieved May 3, 2021.
  18. ^ a b c d Owens, Devin (May 3, 2021). "Second Opinion". Soap Opera Digest. American Media, Inc.: 25.
  19. ^ a b "Alyvia Alyn Lind Interview". Soap Opera Digest. April 19, 2021. Retrieved May 3, 2021.
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  21. ^
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  22. ^ "Leading Men, Changing Gears". Canyon News. January 6, 2011. Retrieved May 18, 2021.
  23. ^ a b "Revenge, Deception Reign On 'Young And Restless!'". Canyon News. April 9, 2021. Retrieved May 16, 2021.
  24. ^ "Y&R February Preview". Soap Opera Digest. February 4, 2021. Retrieved May 11, 2021.
  25. ^ "Bully for Him". Soap Opera Digest. American Media, Inc.: 64. May 3, 2021.
  26. Daytime Confidential
    . Retrieved May 17, 2021.
  27. CBS Soaps in Depth
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  28. Gold Derby
    . Retrieved May 3, 2021.
  29. Michael Fairman TV
    . December 31, 2017. Retrieved May 13, 2021.
  30. ^ a b Mason, Charlie (April 7, 2021). "The Young and the Restless' Sharon Case Bids a Fond Farewell to On-Screen Daughter Alyvia Alyn Lind: 'It Is a Bittersweet Day'". Soaps.com. SHE Media. Retrieved May 3, 2021.
  31. TV Insider
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  32. ^ "May Sweeps Kick Off On 'Young And Restless!'". Canyon News. May 7, 2021. Retrieved May 10, 2021.
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