February 2026

Susan Walters returned to THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS in March 2022 as Diane Jenkins. She originally played the role from 2001-2004.

In 2025, Walters was awarded the Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series.

Susan was raised in Atlanta, Ga., and moved to New York City at the age of 18 when she signed with Elite Modeling Agency. Her first television role was Lorna Forbes on the daytime drama “Loving,” followed by her first primetime series, “Hotel,” which took her to L.A. 

She played the title role of Priscilla Presley in the television film “Elvis and Me,” and was cast opposite Albert Brooks in the feature film “Defending Your Life.”

Susan is often recognized for her memorable guest-starring role on “Seinfeld” as Mulva/Dolores. She appeared as a series regular on “Point Pleasant,” “The Big Easy,” “Nightingales” and “Dear John.” Among her many television credits are recurring roles on “The Flash,” “Good Trouble,” “The Vampire Diaries” and “Teen Wolf.”

Susan and her husband, actor/director Linden Ashby, co-directed two Lifetime movies, “Nightmare Neighborhood Moms” and “The Wedding Arrangement”.

She is an avid cyclist. In her spare time, she also enjoys traveling, hiking, camping with Linden and spending time with their amazing dog, Frito.

Susan and Linden live in Los Angeles. They have two grown daughters, Grace and Savannah, and are the very proud grandparents of their granddaughter, Nora.

Her birthday is Sept. 28. Follow her on Instagram @swaltersashby.