The Young and the Restless has welcomed a new member to its ensemble cast — General Hospital actress Catherine Kresge, who will portray Detective Annie Stewart. Kresge is the latest addition to the soap opera, which has recently introduced new characters, including Tamara Braun’s Sienna Bacall and Matt Cohen’s Detective Burrow. Additionally, Kresge’s casting follows the announcement that Lucas Adams and Roger Howarth will join the show as Noah and Mitch, respectively.
So, when will Catherine Kresge’s Detective Annie Stewart make her debut on The Young and the Restless? Here’s what you need to know.
The Young and the Restless adds Catherine Kresge to cast
As noted earlier, General Hospital’s Catherine Kresge has recently joined The Young and the Restless’ cast as Detective Annie Stewart.
Kresge announced her casting on Instagram, stating, “Beyond grateful and excited to be joining the wonderful folks at @youngandrestlesscbs as Det. Annie Stewart!” She expressed her gratitude to “@greg.salmon.casting for bringing me on board, and the entire Y&R fam that have been so welcoming and kind and fabulous to work with!”
Kresge is not a newcomer to acting, boasting an impressive resume of roles across television and film. Her film credits include Hello, My Name Is Doris, R.I.P.D., Fantastic Four, Devil’s Due, and A Good Day to Die Hard. She has also appeared in television shows such as Lucifer, S.W.A.T., and House. Additionally, her acting portfolio features commercials for Xerox, Ponds, and AT&T.
Moreover, Catherine Kresge is familiar with the soap opera genre. She previously portrayed Sienna in All My Children. In that role, she was an attorney who briefly dated Bianca but ended their relationship upon noticing Bianca’s connection with Marissa. Kresge also guest-starred as Dr. Sawyer in an episode of General Hospital. Sawyer is a physician from Beecher’s Corners who interacted with Elizabeth and Finn while they attempted to resolve a malpractice charge against Finn.
When will Catherine Kresge make her debut on The Young and the Restless?
Catherine Kresge will debut as Detective Annie Stewart on The Young and the Restless on November 20, 2025.
Kresge will appear in a recurring role as the LAPD investigates Noah Newman’s suspicious crash. Noah’s parents, Nick and Sharon Newman, have traveled to Los Angeles to support their son during his recovery.
