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Allison Lanier joined the cast of The Young and the Restless in May 2022 as “Summer Newman”, the daughter of legacy characters “Phyllis Summers” (Michelle Stafford) and “Nick Newman” (Joshua Morrow). In 2024, Allison received a Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series.
Currently, Summer is played by Allison Lanier. She joined the cast of The Young and The Restless. She took over the role from Hunter King, and her first appearance was on May 17, 2022.
Allison Lanier (born August 4, 1990) is an American actress who has portrayed the role of Summer Newman on the CBS soap opera The Young and the Restless since 2022. Lanier previously appeared in the independent films It Happened in L.A., Fish Bones and Mia, and played the recurring role of Annabelle in the third season of Red Oaks.
Apr 20, 2022 · Who is Allison Lanier and where is Hunter King? It might take some adjustment for fans to see someone other than Hunter King in the role of Summer Newman. After all, King has played the role of Summer since October 2012 and picked up two Daytime Emmys for her work on Y&R.
May 25, 2022 · The Young and the Restless' Allison Lanier opens up about taking over the role of Summer and what to expect as the character finds herself smack dab in the middle of Phyllis (Michelle Stafford), Kyle (Michael Mealor), and Diane (Susan Walters).
Apr 23, 2024 · It was only two years ago when Allison Lanier took over the role of Summer Newman from Hunter King, who had played the character off and on since 2012. She quickly brought her own flair to Nick Newman and Phyllis Summers' only child together and became a fan favorite.
May 15, 2024 · Two years ago, Allison Lanier, who plays Summer on Young and the Restless, walked the red carpet at the Daytime Emmys as an attendee. This year, she’s talking to Soap Hub about going to the ceremony as a nominee!
