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Genevieve Atkinson is a fictional character from the American CBS soap opera The Young and the Restless. Created by former head writer Maria Arena Bell as the mother of Cane Ashby (Daniel Goddard) the role was portrayed by Genie Francis who was widely known for her three-decade long portrayal of Laura Spencer on ABC’s General Hospital. Francis was excited to join the soap opera expressing disappointment in her former daytime role and saying that her fan base would follow whatever she does.
