It’s been nearly one year since Elizabeth Hendrickson stepped behind the camera on The Young and the Restless. The actress has become one of the show’s newest directors and is wowing everyone with her work. On her first day of directing, the star was nervous, especially during the scenes with Eric Braeden.
Key Takeaways
- Hendrickson made her directorial debut with the August 5, 2025, episode.
- Braeden and Melody Thomas Scott were among the cast she directed for the episode.
- Hendrickson was nervous about directing the iconic stars.
Intimidated By The Mustache
Hendrickson is proving she’s a woman of many talents. Not only has she wowed fans with her role as Chloe on Y&R, but she’s also an amazing director.
The Daytime Emmy nominee made her directorial debut with the August 5, 2025, episode. The episode was filled with many dramatic and emotional moments. One of the most pivotal is Nikki (Melody Thomas Scott) confronting Victor (Braeden) about trying to break up Claire (Hayley Erin) and Kyle (Michael Mealor).
Hendrickson was already a bundle of nerves on her big day. But her anxiety increased when she learned she’d be directing Braeden and Scott.
In an interview on the Soapy Podcast, Hendrickson admitted to being “intimidated” by directing Braeden. “I think directing any of the icons and the greats you know was. All of a sudden, stepping on that side and you’re telling someone where to go and what to do.”
Although Hendrickson was nervous, Braeden and Scott made her feel comfortable on the big day. “But they could have not been more gracious, more supportive.
One gesture by Braeden meant the world to Hendrickson. “I mean, he hugged me at the end of it. Put my face in his hands and said how proud he was of me, and I cried.”
Will Chloe Ever Return?
Hendrickson is relishing in her new role as director, but fans are curious if they’ll ever see Chloe again. It’s been a while since Chloe’s been seen or mentioned, and many feel this is a sign the character is gone for good.
Although Hendrickson is busy with her new job, she’s not shutting the door on a Chloe appearance. The actress says she loves her character and misses playing her. “I think that if something brought her back, that made sense, that of course I would.”
Hendrickson then joked with co-star and podcast host Greg Rikaart that he needs to reprise his role as Kevin. Currently, the actor is busy as Leo on Days of Our Lives, but he’s open to a Y&R return and “a little reunion” with Hendrickson.
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