Y&R Stars Hit The Red Carpet To Celebrate The Show’s 13,000th Episode!

Y&R’s longest-running cast member, Melody Thomas Scott, debuted on the show as Nikki Reed Newman i in 1979. Over the decades her character has evolved from a stripper to a prominent member of Genoa City society, a successful businesswoman and, alongside fellow mogul Victor Newman, her husband, the leader of the multi-generational Newman family.

Susan Walters (Diane) and Linden Ashby (Cameron), who have been married in real life since 1986, posed for a happy photo together. Walters made her Y&R debut in 2001, while Ashby followed her to the soap from 2003-04. She left in 2004 and returned in 2022, while he returned in 2023 and again earlier this year.

Beth Maitland has plenty to smile about. Her character, Traci, has emerged as not just the heart and soul of the Abbott clan but of all of Genoa City during her run, which began back in 1982.

Lauralee Bell, looking ultra chic in a royal blue blouse and black leather pants, has played Christine Blair Williams since she was a teenager nicknamed Cricket. Cast in a bit part as a model in 1983, it led to a contract role in 1986. The actress's personal connection to the show runs deep, as it was co-created by her late parents, the trailblazing William J. Bell and Lee Phillip Bell. She has long been a huge cheerleader for the show, often creating fun behind-the-scenes videos which she writes, directs and shares on social media.

Allison Lanier made her debut as Phyllis and Nick's daughter, Summer Newman Abbott, in 2022. She soon lost the Abbott, divorcing Kyle, but Summer now has a new man in her life, Chance.

Bryton James (Devon), who joined the show in 2004 and marked his 30th anniversary with Y&R this year, looked sharp in a stylish suit. His character is getting ready to marry Victor Newman's daughter, Abby.

After a lengthy break that began in March 2023, Brytni Sarpy is back filming scenes as Elena. The timing was perfect, since she got to be part of the 13,000th episode celebration. She first started on the CBS soap in March 2019.

Here’s a double dose of handsome: Mark Grossman (Adam) and Conner Floyd (Chance), who are both relatively new the show, having premiered in 2019 and2021 respectively, were all smiles in matching black ensembles.

Y&R holds a special place in Camryn Grimes's heart since she pretty much grew up on the show, having started as Cassie in 1997 at the age of 6 and becoming the youngest performer ever to win the Daytime Emmy for Outstanding Younger Actress. Her character was killed off in 2005 but she returned as a ghost a couple of times before she returned as Cassie's twin, Mariah, in 2013.

Courtney Hope (Sally) looked leggy in leopard. The on- and off -screen fashionista landed in Genoa City in 2020, after originating the role on Bold and Beautiful in 2017.

These two have more in common than simply playing father and daughter on Y&R. Jason Thompson began playing Billy Abbott in 2016, which is the same year on-screen daughter, Sienna Mercuri began playing Katie Abbott.

Elizabeth Hendrickson was the first actress to play the role of Chloe Mitchell as an adult, joining in 2008. The daughter of Esther Valentine got into a lot of trouble over the years and has been through a lot. The actress played the role until 2017 and then returned in 2019. Chloe's romance with Kevin Fisher is a fan favorite.

J. Eddie Peck is celebrating a Y&R comeback. He began his run as Cole Howard back in 1993 and left in 1999. An appearance at another Y&R party had social media blowing up about his supposed return. He had to squelch the rumors but about a week later he was fielding a real request to return, which he did in 2023.

Joshua Morrow is all smiles as he celebrates the show's big milestone. He celebrated one of his own earlier this year as he marked 30 years as Nick Newman.

Hayley Erin is on her second Y&R character. She first arrived as Abby from 2008-2010. She went to General Hospital for several years to take over the role of Kiki Jerome, then, in 2023, she returned as Claire Grace (now Newman), the daughter of Victoria and Cole who was thought to have died as an infant.

The late William J. Bell and Lee Phillip Bell, who co-created Young and Restless, were represented by two of their children. Lauralee Bell and her big brother Brad Bell, the executive producer and head writer of Y&R's sister soap, Bold and Beautiful.

There is no one quite like Phyllis Summers and actress Michelle Stafford has been wowing fans since her debut in 30 years ago in 1994. That first stint lasted until 1997. She returned from 2000-2013, when she left to create Nina Reeves on General Hospital. She returned in 2019 and has remained ever since.

Melissa Claire Egan (Chelsea) has gone from con artist to model mom during her run on Y&R. She first surfaced in Genoa City in 2011, after an impressive run as Annie on All My Children. She left in 2018, returned a year later and has been back ever since.

The ever dapper Peter Bergman donned one of his classic Jack Abbott suits for the festivities. Bergman took over the part of Smilin' Jack, the eldest Abbott sibling, in 1989 and has never looked back.

Daniel may be in a heap of trouble onscreen, but Michael Graziadei looked happy, carefree and casually cool in a denim shirt, white pants and straw hat. He first appeared in Genoa City from 2004-2013 and again in 2016 before returning for this current run in 2022.

It has been wonderful for fans to have Veronica Redd back as Mamie Johnson. She took over the role in 1990 and stayed until 1995 and again from 1999-2004 before returning in 2023.

Here’s a killer shot of Sharon Case (Sharon, r.) and Vail Bloom (ex-Heather), wink, wink. Case recently celebrated 30 years on the show and is embroiled in a story that recently left Bloom’s character, whom she originated back in 2007 and played until 2010 before returning in early 2023, dead.

Longtime pals Tracey Bregman and Christian J. LeBlanc portray Y&R’s happily ever after couple, Lauren and Michael Baldwin. Their characters wed back in 2005. Bregman debuted as Lauren Fenmore back in 1983 while LeBlanc started in 1991 and left 1993. He returned in 1997.

It was in 2019 that Y&R fans were first introduced to Sean Dominic as Nate Hastings.

Sharon Case and Linden Ashby have been wowing fans with the intense scenes between Sharon and Cameron, as he has continued to give voice to her character's darkest desires since going off her bipolar medication. Not an easy feat considering she killed him back in 2023.

The gorgeous Zuleyka Silver (Audra), who joined Y&R in 2022.

Kate Linder is one of the show's longest-running players, having created the role of Esther Valentine in 1982.

Michael Mealor, a fixture of the Abbott family since 2018 as Kyle, struck a pose in a textured gray suit.

Newcomer Valarie Pettiford got to attend her very first Y&R party. She made her on-screen debut as Amy Wilson this week.