Hope Wilson

Hope Wilson (née Adams; formerly Newman) was a fictional character on CBS soap opera The Young and the Restless. The role was originated and played by Signy Coleman from 1993 to 1995, again from 1996 to 1997, with brief appearances in 2000, 2002, 2008, and 2010. In mid-2006, Coleman was briefly replaced by Beth Toussaint.

Character's background

Hope Adams was born and raised on a farm in Kansas, meeting business tycoon Victor Newman when he rescued her from a potential rape. Victor stayed at the farm and a relationship developed between the two, so much they eventually wedded. Hope moved to Victor's location in Genoa City, but grew dissatisfied with Victor deeply committed in running Newman Enterprises. During this time, Hope was being pursued by a man from Kansas named Cliff Wilson who was extremely jealous of her vast affection for Victor.

Unable to live in Genoa City and Victor's absence due to running Newman Enterprises Hope returned to Kansas where she gave birth to Victor Adam Newman, Jr.. Also, her marriage to Victor had ended in divorce. She then married Cliff, who made it clear to Victor that he would be known as Victor Jr.'s father. Hope ordered Victor to exclude from their son's life which he did, but was able to see him a few times as a boy but other than that had no contact with his son. When Hope and Cliff married he legally adopted Victor Jr. and for the next 27 years, Victor Jr. never knew his father was Victor Newman.

Hope contracted pancreatic cancer and revealed to her son that his father was Victor Newman and begged him to accept Victor as his father and give him a chance. She eventually died from the cancer.