Melissa Ordway has been playing The Young and the Restless‘ Abby for 13 years. Being part of one of daytime’s biggest soaps and playing a legacy character is a dream come true for the actress.
Key Takeaways
- Melissa Ordway showed off a perk of working at Y&R during a recent video.
- The actress can’t believe she’s living her dream.
- Ordway owes much of her success to the fans.
Melissa Ordway Thanks Fans For Their Support
When Ordway took over the role of Y&R’s Abby in 2013, she didn’t know she’d still be there 13 years later. The actress isn’t shy about expressing her gratitude for her job and recently shared a heartfelt post on Instagram.
In the video, Ordway is strolling through the studio’s parking lot and shared a fun fact. “One thing that will just never get old to me and I don’t know if you can see it. They’re actually filming Dancing with the Stars right here, in the same lot that we film Young and the Restless,” Ordway pointed to the studio in the background.
As Ordway continued her walk, she reflected on her life. “I thought about ten-year-old Melissa who would just be completely freaking out doing what I always wanted to do. And that will never ever be lost on me.”
Ordway then captioned her post with, “Constantly pinching myself that I get to do this and live out my dream. So incredibly grateful.”
She then ended her post by thanking the fans for their support. “Thank you for watching The Young and the Restless and all of your love and support.”
More of Abby Coming Up on Y&R
Fans will be seeing more of Ordway as Abby and the Abbotts prepare for a special occasion. Billy (Jason Thompson) and Sally’s (Courtney Hope) wedding is just around the corner, and Abby will be part of the festivities.
In fact, the Society owner hosts Sally’s bachelorette party and officially welcomes her into the family. It’s a joyous moment as everyone celebrates the bride-to-be. The festivities are sure to take Abby’s mind off her own marital problems.
Abby and Devon’s (Bryton James) marriages has hit a rough patch this year. Most of the drama stems from Devon’s anger issues.
Devon promised he’d work hard to better himself for Abby and Dominic’s (Ethan Ray Clark) sake. Although things are looking promising for the couple, more trouble could be on the horizon for Dabby.
