Chelsea Lawson

In-universe information
In-universe information
Other names	Alexandra West; Andi West; Chelsea Boudreau; Chelsea McAvoy; Chelsea Newman; Joan Archdale;
Occupation	Hotelier (2019); Businesswoman; Fashion designer; Con-woman;
Father	Jeffrey Bardwell
Mother	Anita Lawson
Stepparents	Gloria Abbott Bardwell (2008–2009, 2012–2016)
Husband	Adam Newman (2012–2013, 2014–2016); Dylan McAvoy (2013); Calvin Boudreau (?–2019);
Sons	Johnny Abbott; Connor Newman;
Uncles	William Bardwell

Chelsea Lawson
Chelsea Lawson
The Young and the Restless character
Portrayed by	Melissa Claire Egan
Duration	2011–present
First appearance	November 11, 2011
Classification	Present; regular
Created by	Maria Arena Bell, Hogan Sheffer and Scott Hamner
Introduced by	Maria Arena Bell (2011); Anthony Morina and Josh Griffith (2019);
Other names	Alexandra West; Andi West; Chelsea Boudreau; Chelsea McAvoy; Chelsea Newman; Joan Archdale;
In-universe information
Other names	Alexandra West; Andi West; Chelsea Boudreau; Chelsea McAvoy; Chelsea Newman; Joan Archdale;
Occupation	Hotelier (2019); Businesswoman; Fashion designer; Con-woman;
Father	Jeffrey Bardwell
Mother	Anita Lawson
Stepparents	Gloria Abbott Bardwell (2008–2009, 2012–2016)
Husband	Adam Newman (2012–2013, 2014–2016); Dylan McAvoy (2013); Calvin Boudreau (?–2019);
Sons	Johnny Abbott; Connor Newman;
Uncles	William Bardwell

Chelsea Lawson is a fictional character from The Young and the Restless, an American soap opera on the CBS network. Portrayed by Melissa Claire Egan, she was created by former head writer Maria Arena Bell and made her debut during the episode airing on November 11, 2011. Egan was said to be joining the soap opera as a mystery woman involved with Billy Abbott (Billy Miller).

Introduced as a con artist and "bad girl", Chelsea developed into a loving person. She arrived in town revealing that she had become pregnant with Billy's child, later giving up all her parental rights. She then began a romance with Adam Newman (Michael Muhney) which has garnered significant fan attention. Egan's portrayal has garnered a positive response, for which she received Daytime Emmy Award nominations in 2013, 2014, and 2021.