Former sitcom queen and tabloid staple Brett Butler has been cast on The Young and the Restless. This casting news comes as Butler is about to return to TV in equally trouble-prone Charlie Sheen's new FX series Anger Management. Butler will play "Beth the neighbor", who shares scenes with Paul (Doug Davidson) in Genoa City.

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I hope this gig will help Brett get her life turned around. It's a shame how things turned out for her.

I hope this gig will help Brett get her life turned around. It's a shame how things turned out for her.

I agree, Monika. This is a big break for her, so I hope she can use it to reclaim her career.

While I think it's a little bizarre, I'm looking forward to seeing her on Y&R. I also agree with you guys...I hope this helps her to get her life and career back on track.

It'll be interesting to see what happens...I liked the first few seasons of Grace Under Fire, and liked her in the title role.