Tracey Bregman plays the glamourous Lauren Fenmore on The Young and the Restless. Fans saw plenty of Lauren and her husband Michael in 2025. And in 2026, they’ll be seeing more of The Baldwins.
Key Takeaways
- Bregman recently filmed her first episode of 2026.
- The actress teased big things are in store for Lauren.
- Lauren and Michael have become involved in the latest Genoa City business war.
In With A Bang
Y&R is back to filming episodes for the New Year and 2026 is shaping up to be a big one. A character that fans can expect to see more of is Genoa City’s favorite fashionista, Lauren. On her Instagram, Bregman revealed she taped her first episode of 2026 and teased something exciting for Lauren.
“Back in my happy place. First @youngandrestlesscbs of the year for me and boy do we start off with a bang! Can’t wait for you to see what is in store for Lauren!”
Bregman then asked fans what they wanted to see from Lauren. “What kind of storyline would you love to see Lauren in? And with who?”
Fans didn’t disappoint in their responses. One fan wanted to see the return of Lauren’s boutiques. “Please bring Fenmore’s Department Store back.”
One viewer wants to see a crossover on The Bold and the Beautiful. “Work with Katie and Eric on B&B.”
Another fan suggested a romantic adventure for Lauren and Michael (Christian LeBlanc). “Lauren and Michael need to start out on a totally innocent trip (orchestrated by VN) and just fall in a pit of turbulence and soapy drama. They argue well but make up much better.”
What’s In Store For Lauren?
In 2025, Lauren and Michael’s marriage hit a rough patch because of his work with Victor (Eric Braeden). Although Michael quit to save his marriage, he couldn’t stay away from Victor for long.
The upcoming business war between Victor, Cane (Billy Flynn), and Jack (Peter Bergman) will impact many Genoa City citizens. Lauren and Michael are just some of the people who’ll be caught in the middle.
Michael will be torn between trying to help Victor regain Newman Enterprises or his friendship with Jack and Diane (Susan Walters). Lauren’s business Fenmore will be impacted by the war since it’s a subsidiary of Jabot. If Jabot’s shutdown affects Fenmore’s sales, then Lauren might find herself questioning her partnership with Jack.
With the business war heating up, Lauren and Michael’s alliances will be tested. Their disagreement in who to side with might lead to tension and more trouble in Likey’s marriage.
