<P> Anita Lawson first appeared on February 7 , 2012 , as the mother of Chelsea Lawson ( Melissa Claire Egan ) . Casting for the role was announced on January 6 , 2012 . She is portrayed by former The Dukes of Hazzard actress Catherine Bach on a recurring basis . Entertainment Weekly reported that Anita is `` the scheming mother of Chelsea '' . The character of Anita first aired on February 7 , 2012 . She began taping for the role on January 9 , 2012 . The official site provided a teaser for Anita 's storyline : `` Bringing more drama to the already testy situation between Billy , Victoria and Chelsea 's surprise pregnancy , Bach will play Anita and join her daughter on a quest to conspire against Billy Abbott . '' </P>
<P> Anita Lawson first appeared on February 7 , 2012 , as the mother of Chelsea Lawson ( Melissa Claire Egan ) . Casting for the role was announced on January 6 , 2012 . She is portrayed by former The Dukes of Hazzard actress Catherine Bach on a recurring basis . Entertainment Weekly reported that Anita is `` the scheming mother of Chelsea '' . The character of Anita first aired on February 7 , 2012 . She began taping for the role on January 9 , 2012 . The official site provided a teaser for Anita 's storyline : `` Bringing more drama to the already testy situation between Billy , Victoria and Chelsea 's surprise pregnancy , Bach will play Anita and join her daughter on a quest to conspire against Billy Abbott . '' </P>
who plays chelsea 's mom on young and the restless
who plays chelsea 's mom on young and the restless
Catherine Bach
Catherine Bach