Celebrating 40 Years Of Nikki Newman On The Young And The Restless!

The Young and the Restless star Melody Thomas Scott is beloved by fans everywhere. And today, she’s celebrating her 40th anniversary with the top-rated soap as heroine Nikki Reed Newman!

Over the decades, Scott’s been at the center of Genoa City stories as Nikki has found and lost love, battled enemies, survived numerous crises, taken off her clothes, and so much more!

Don’t miss today’s episode of YR, which features a special hour devoted to the Genoa City mainstay. The show will air flashbacks from memorable moments over Nikki’s life — some you may have even forgotten about. Now, Soap Hub will take you back through the life of Nikki Newman,

Sex Education
YR has always told socially responsible stories and it addressed the issue of sexually transmitted diseases when it was revealed that Paul Williams (Doug Davidson) had given Nikki an STD. Years later, viewers learned that Paul also gave Nikki a son, Dylan (Steve Burton).

Pregnant Pause
The chemistry between Victor (Eric Braeden) and Nikki has always been undeniable, but Victor, after sleeping with Nikki, pushed her into the arms of Kevin Bancroft (Christopher Holder) while he started seeing Lorie Brooks (Jaime Lyn Bauer).

Trivia: Nikki named her daughter, Victoria, not after Victor but after Kevin’s grandmother! Eventually, Victor (Eric Braeden) learned he was the baby’s father and he and Nikki were reunited and married.

Through The Eyes Of Love
Nikki and Victor’s love theme played not only at the couple’s wedding, but also when the duo divorced in 1989! Their pal Col. Douglas Austin (the late Michael Evans) tricked the pair into showing up for dinner at the private dining room at the Colonnade.

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Neither knew the other was coming. Douglas had the Newmans’ love theme ‘Through The Eyes Of Love’ play, prompting Victor and Nikki to dance to the tune — just as they had at their wedding.

Tragedy
Pregnant with Jack’s (Peter Bergman) baby, Nikki was alone with Victor when the two argued over their daughter Victoria.

Nikki was pushed back into the wall along the staircase during their heated talk. She was fine when Victor left – or so it seemed. Nikki then went into premature labor and, sadly, her baby boy did not survive.

I Object
Nikki fell for handsome Brad Carlton (Don Diamont), The couple was all set to wed, but after learning Victor had been shot, Nikki stopped the ceremony and raced to her ex’s side. Brad found out the hard way what viewers already knew – Victor comes first!

Quickie Marriage
Nikki was shot after her deranged maid ‘Sarah’ (aka Veronica Landers, played by the late Candice Daily) fatally shot Nikki’s husband (and Veronica’s ex) Dr. Joshua Landers (Heath Kizzier) and then turned the gun on Nikki.

Victor asked his bride Diane (Alex Donnelley) to grant him a divorce so he could marry a dying Nikki. Diane agreed, but Nikki, once she became Mrs. Victor Newman again, found the will to live!

These moments only cover the first two decades of Nikki’s life in Genoa City!

What have been your favorite storylines during Thomas Scott’s four decades on YR? Sound off in the comments below!

The Young and the Restless airs weekdays on CBS. Check local listings for air times!