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THE YOUNG & THE RESTLESS

Y&R Celebrates Two Special Anniversaries — See the Party Pics!

By Chris Eades

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Y&R Anniversary party group
Howard Wise/jpistudios.com

Stars from THE YOUNG & THE RESTLESS came together to throw a special party for the Abbott sisters! Both Beth Maitland (Traci) and Eileen Davidson (Ashley) are marking their 40th anniversaries with the soap this year and that’s something that deserves to be celebrated!

“Such a special day celebrating Ashley and Traci Abbott’s 40th birthdays!” enthused Davidson, who originated the role of Ashley Abbot in March 1982. “Thank you Y&R and the amazing cast and crew!”

Maitland, who debuted as Traci Abbott in June 1982, happily declared: “Somebody had an amazing, overwhelming, absolutely unmatchable day… okay, it was me! 40 years!”

Scroll through the gallery below to see how the cast and crew honored these two talented ladies for their four decades in Genoa City!

  1. Maitland Davidson Ordway
    Instagram

    "We got to celebrate these two talented, beautiful, amazing women that I get to call my tv 'mom' and 'aunt' today! Happy 40th Anniversary Eileen Davidson and Beth Maitland! ❤️ I love and adore you both!"

  2. Y&R Traci Ashley pics
    Howard Wise/jpistudios.com

    Classic photos of the actresses from over the years — including an old TV Guide cover — were blown up and displayed around the room.

  4. Bell Maitland Braeden Scott
    Instagram

    "Incredible time celebrating Beth Maitland and Eileen Davidson on their 40th anniversary," cheered Lauralee Bell (Christine). "I have so much love and respect for them both and can’t imagine Y&R without them as the awesome Abbott sisters! ❤️❤️"

  5. Davidson Maitland Diamont
    Howard Wise/jpistudios.com

    "It was a great joy and privilege for me to be part of the well-deserved celebration of Beth and Eileen‘s 40 years on Y&R," announced Don Diamont (ex-Brad, Y&R, now Bill, THE BOLD & THE BEAUTIFUL) "Congratulations to two exceptional talents and women!" Other cast members like Peter Bergman (Jack), Jason Thompson (Billy), and Tracey E. Bregman (Lauren) also took to the podium to share their own fond memories.

  6. Christian LeBlanc Beth Maitland
    Instagram

    "Whole lotta lovin' goin' on… congrats Beth Maitland!!" shouted Christian LeBlanc (Michael) as he snapped a selfie with his co-star.

  8. Y&R Traci Ashley SID Cover
    Howard Wise/jpistudios.com

    The cover of an old issue of CBS Soaps In Depth was also on display!

  9. Y&R Traci Ashley cupcakes
    Howard Wise/jpistudios.com

    "So, when you've been somewhere 40 years, they put you on a cupcake!" joked Maitland of these delicious confections decorated with vintage pics of the stars.

  10. Eileen Davidson Beth Maitland
    Howard Wise/jpistudios.com

    The guests of honor themselves also got a chance to speak on their incredible accomplishment of playing Ashley and Traci for the past 40 years.

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