The Young and the Restless News Update: Tracey Bregman’s Incredible Tribute to BFF Beth Maitland

For years, Lauren Fenmore and Traci Abbott played rivals on The Young and the Restless. Their barbs and retorts to each other would occasionally turn physical, too. But, off-screen, Tracey Bregman and Beth Maitland are the best of pals!

The Young and the Restless Birthday Wishes

Maitland and Bregman not only started at The Young and the Restless around the same time, but in 1985 they both became the show’s first acting Daytime Emmy winners. Maitland’s category, Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series, was presented first, so she is the show’s first golden girl. Bregman followed later in the ceremony, winning the inaugural Outstanding Younger Leading Actress award, which was then called Outstanding Ingenue.

Tracy Bregman took the opportunity of Maitland’s birthday to give her BFF a special shoutout! “Happy Birthday to my dearest @bethmaitlanddqb,” Bregman posted on Instagram. “From the first day we met, where you showed me the ropes on @youngandrestlesscbs, we have been the best of friends, holding hands through our lives, always being each other’s date to the Emmy’s, winning together, husbands, babies, divorces and our love of Friesian’s that I got from you!

“This last couple years have been a doozie!” Bregman continued. “But our friendship steadfast as always! I wish you everything great this world has to offer and look forward to celebrating your birthday when we are safely able. I love you forever and a day.”

“@traceybregman1,” Maitland posted in response. “I cannot express the depth of my love for you and all that we’ve shared together. So grateful for every single day, and wouldn’t be who I am without you. No words can say all I feel for you my sweet friend. XXX.”

Might some classic Lauren/Traci feud scenes be coming up via YR classic re-airings that are currently going on? Stay tuned to find out! The Young and the Restless airs weekdays on CBS. Check local listings for air times.