Eric Braeden Celebrates 40 Years As Y&R’s Victor

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Eric Braeden, Melody Thomas Scott at the 40th Anniversary Celebration of Eric Braeden Starring on The Young and the Restless on the set at CBS Television City on February 7, 2020 © Jill Johnson/jpistudios.com 310-657-9661 JPI

At the on-set celebration to mark his 40th anniversary of playing Victor, Eric Braeden posed with Melody Thomas Scott (Nikki) in front of his custom cake.

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"So glad I could be there for today’s celebration honoring @ericbraedengudegast's unparalleled 40 years on Y&R!!!" enthused B&B’s Don Diamont (Bill) with Heather Tom (Katie, l.), Katherine Kelly Lang (Brooke) and Executive Producer/Head Writer Brad Bell.

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Braeden’s son Christian and granddaughter Tataiana showed their support.

Justin Hartley at the 40th Anniversary Celebration of Eric Braeden Starring on The Young and the Restless on the set at CBS Television City on February 7, 2020 © Jill Johnson/jpistudios.com 310-657-9661 JPI

Justin Hartley (ex-Adam), who played Braeden’s on-screen son, made an appearance.

Don Diamont,Eric Braeden, Joshua Morrow at the 40th Anniversary Celebration of Eric Braeden Starring on The Young and the Restless on the set at CBS Television City on February 7, 2020 © Jill Johnson/jpistudios.com 310-657-9661 JPI

Braeden chatted with Joshua Morrow (Nick).

Eric Braeden, Peter Bergman at the 40th Anniversary Celebration of Eric Braeden Starring on The Young and the Restless on the set at CBS Television City on February 7, 2020 © Howard Wise/jpistudios.com 310-657-9661 JPI

Peter Bergman (Jack) delivered a speech.

Eric Braeden, Steve Burton at the 40th Anniversary Celebration of Eric Braeden Starring on The Young and the Restless on the set at CBS Television City on February 7, 2020 © Jill Johnson/jpistudios.com 310-657-9661 JPI

GH’s Steve Burton (Jason; ex-Billy, Y&R) was in attendance.

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"Thankful to be a part of the celebrations today! Eric, you’re a legend! We love you!” shared Melissa Ordway (Abby) with Amelia Heinle (Victoria).

Greg Rikaart, Tracey Bregman at the 40th Anniversary Celebration of Eric Braeden Starring on The Young and the Restless on the set at CBS Television City on February 7, 2020 © Jill Johnson/jpistudios.com 310-657-9661 JPI

Greg Rikaart (Kevin) and Tracey E. Bregman (Lauren) matched in white.

Eric Braeden, Maurice Benard at the 40th Anniversary Celebration of Eric Braeden Starring on The Young and the Restless on the set at CBS Television City on February 7, 2020 © Jill Johnson/jpistudios.com 310-657-9661 JPI

“SONNY VS VICTOR,” quipped GH’s Maurice Benard.

Judith Chapman, Christian LeBlanc at the 40th Anniversary Celebration of Eric Braeden Starring on The Young and the Restless on the set at CBS Television City on February 7, 2020 © Jill Johnson/jpistudios.com 310-657-9661 JPI

Christian J. LeBlanc (Michael) and Judith Chapman (ex-Gloria) posed for a shot.

Eric Braeden, Doug Davidson at the 40th Anniversary Celebration of Eric Braeden Starring on The Young and the Restless on the set at CBS Television City on February 7, 2020 © Jill Johnson/jpistudios.com 310-657-9661 JPI

Braeden posed with Doug Davidson (Paul).

Donny Boaz, Eric Braeden, Jordi Vilasuso at the 40th Anniversary Celebration of Eric Braeden Starring on The Young and the Restless on the set at CBS Television City on February 7, 2020 © Jill Johnson/jpistudios.com 310-657-9661 JPI

Donny Boaz (Chance) and Jordi Vilasuso (Rey) made the scene.

Brytni Sarpy, Eric Braeden, Bryton James at the 40th Anniversary Celebration of Eric Braeden Starring on The Young and the Restless on the set at CBS Television City on February 7, 2020 © Howard Wise/jpistudios.com 310-657-9661 JPI

Brytni Sarpy (Elena) and Bryton James (Devon) were all smiles.

Amelia Heinle,Joshua Morrow,Melissa Ordway,Peter Bergman at the 40th Anniversary Celebration of Eric Braeden Starring on The Young and the Restless on the set at CBS Television City on February 7, 2020 © Jill Johnson/jpistudios.com 310-657-9661 JPI

The cast posed for a group shot.

Amelia Heinle Brytni Sarpy Bryton James Christian J. LeBlanc Don Diamont

Donny Boaz Doug Davidson Eric Braeden Greg Rikaart Heather Tom Jordi Vilasuso Joshua Morrow Judith Chapman Justin Hartley Katherine Kelly Lang Maurice Benard Melissa Ordway Melody Thomas Scott Peter Bergman Steve Burton Tracey E. Bregman The Young and the Restless

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