Young & Restless: Michelle Stafford/Kids’ Hilarious Halloween Costumes

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‘Tis the season! No, don’t worry, we’re not jumping the gun and declaring it the holiday season just yet (though we’re willing to bet you’ve already seen more than your share of Christmas decorations in stores), but it is holiday season. In fact, it’s Halloween! Now, if you’re like The Young and the Restless’ Michelle Stafford (Phyllis), we’re guessing you’ve already got your costume picked out and can’t wait to show it off!

But if you’re like her kids, well… At least you’re making an attempt! Kind of. A bit. Stafford, you see, didn’t just show off this year’s Halloween look on Instagram, she embodied it with her whole being! In fact, we’re going to say she nailed Molly Shannon’s Mary Katherine Gallagher, superstar!

If you don’t know what we’re talking about, check out a clip of Shannon’s awkward, cringey, but somehow loveable Saturday Night Light character in the clip below.

Michelle Stafford Y&R 50th anniversary

And then, head on down to Stafford’s family Halloween. She and her kids dressed up as, well, as she put it, “Mary Katherine Gallagher. A half-ass Grim Reaper. A Gen-Z leopard. The season is upon us.”

We won’t comment on the dedication to the Grim Reaper, but from what we know of Gen Z… yeah, sure, Stafford’s daughter is definitely Gen Z leopard!

Eileen Davidson (Ashley) what the moment called for when she encouraged Stafford to, “Smell your hands!” in the comments. “I was doing it all night,” Stafford replied, proving once again that knew exactly how to pull Mary Katherine Gallagher off all night long! We’re sure the Grim Reaper and Gen Z leopard were just as dedicated to their costumes.