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Avery Bailey Clark (née Summers) is a fictional character from the CBS Daytime soap opera The Young and the Restless. She is currently portrayed by actress Jessica Collins, who made her on-screen debut on July 27, 2011. Avery first came to Genoa City to assist Sharon Newman as her lawyer during the character's murder case. Avery is also the younger sister of Phyllis Summers, a longtime character on the series.

Casting
On June 24, 2011, it was announced that former Loving actresss Jessica Collins had been hired into the role of "Avery". Rumors originally had Collins' character related to previous character Matt Clark, portrayed by actors Eddie Cibrian and Rick Hearst. On that rumor, Collins stated, “That’s the first I’ve heard of that. I don’t know much Eddie and I look alike but that’s never stopped anything in daytime!”

Storyline
Avery first appeared on the series after being hired by Victor Newman (Eric Braeden) to help Sharon Newman (Sharon Case), who was wrongfully convicted of murdering Skye Lockhart. Avery even pretended to flirt with Sharon's ex, Adam Newman (Michael Muhney) to get to the truth to find evidence. Avery was able to create a trial for Sharon, which could be her door to freedom. Her arrival in Genoa City also seemed to disturb Phyllis, as she recognized Avery when she researched her on the internet. They ran into each other, and it was discovered that she was Phyllis's younger sister. Sharon was initially going to plead guilty when offered only 18 months (and then freedom) if she did so, however Avery made sure her children were in the court room, so she wouldn't lie and say she committed murder whens she didn't; and it worked. Months later Sharon was freed. Avery formed a friendship with Nicholas Newman (Joshua Morrow), who was not only Sharon's ex husband of ten years, but involved with Phyllis at the time. Once Nick left Phyllis, he and Avery became involved. To get to Phyllis, Avery agreed to become Daisy Carter (a psychotic person who had given birth to Phyllis' granddaughter, to whom Phyllis managed to get full custody of) lawyer and it also allowed Daisy to spend time with her daughter, Lucy Abbott Summers. Despite this, Avery's reasoning was more personal, as she didn't have full knowledge of Daisy's potential. Sharon was later set free to go and be with her family. Avery and Nick continued to see each other, however Avery left Nick knowing he was in love with Phyllis (or Sharon), and Nick had sex with Phyllis. Avery represented Nick when he was against Sharon's plea to the courts to gain joint custody of their daughter, Faith. Recently its been revealed their father is dying, she continues to urge Phyllis to see him. However, she still refuses. Out of pure spite, Avery now vows to reduce Daisy's prison sentence and get her custody of Lucy, despite how dangerous Daisy truly is.