Shantel and Shenice Buford
Nathan "Nate" Hastings Jr.
1992-95

Nate was in an incubator for a while after birth. {pics courtesy Vera}

Shantel and Shenice played Nate from his birth until he was three years old.

Christopher Pope
Nathan "Nate" Hastings Jr.
1995

Christopher was in the role of Nate for a short time, as they gradually aged the character so he could play a bigger part in storylines.

Bryant Jones
Nathan "Nate" Hastings Jr.
1996-present

Bryant was just 4 years old when he started on Y&R. He is the longest running Nate. They wanted the character aged a little bit so he could deal with the death of his father, Nathan Sr.

In August 1996, Nathan Hastings {Adam Lazarre-White} returned to Genoa City with his son, Nate, wanting to reconcile with Olivia {Tonya Lee Williams}. Nathan had kidnapped Nate earlier, after Olivia refused to let him see her son. However, Nate appealed to his father, expressing his wish for his mother and father to reunite. This prompted Nathan's return.

Nate looked on as his mom, Olivia and Malcolm wed. Nate was thrilled by the idea of Malcolm marrying Olivia. Malcolm even managed to surprise Olivia when he made arrangements for Nate Jr. to join them on their honeymoon. Several months after their wedding, Malcolm surprised Olivia by announcing his desire to adopt Nate Junior. {info from Soapcity.com, photos courtesy Vera}

Bryant does a lot of guest appearences and goes to all the award shows. He is shown to the right with his two real life sisters. Bethany is his twin, while Kayla is their little sister.

Bryant joined the cast in February 1995. In 1998 and 1999, Bryant was nominated in the category of Outstanding Younger Lead Actor at the Daytime Emmy Awards. In 1998, he received a Young Artist Award nomination in the category of Outstanding Younger Actor In a Daytime Drama Series. Bryant has appeared in national television commercials and has modeled for the Hilton Hotel franchise. In 1983, he was named little Mr. Oxnard in a local pageant. He enjoys playing basketball and watching videos with his two sisters -- his fraternal twin Bethany and their sister Kayla. Bryant was born in Camarillio, California on July 1. He has black hair and brown eyes.    {bio courtesy cbs.com}

Bryant's most recent headshot.   {photo courtesy Dayzstarzma}

 

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