It’s been more than four years since the devastating Woolsey fire near Los Angeles, and it seems that the aftermath is still affecting our beloved soap opera stars.
‘Young and the Restless’ actress, Tracey E. Bregman, who plays the role of Lauren Fenmore on the long-running soap opera, lost her Daytime Emmy in the fire. But, in a heartwarming turn of events, her costar Christian LeBlanc, who plays her on-screen husband, surprised her on Tuesday’s episode of The Talk, with a brand new Emmy award to replace the one she lost.
‘Young and the Restless’ Star, Tracey E. Bregman Receives Replacement Emmy After Loosing Former One In A Wildfire
LeBlanc, who is 64, presented the award to Bregman, saying, “I would like to present this, an Emmy for Outstanding Ingenue in a Daytime Drama Series. But this time it’s from the people who love and respect you and cherish you: your CBS, your ‘Young and the Restless’ family and I’m so honored to be able to give it to you.” Bregman, who is 59, was clearly emotional and overwhelmed by the surprise, saying “I can’t thank you enough. Oh my god. I’m so overwhelmed to have this.”
After her appearance on The Talk, Bregman released a statement expressing her gratitude for the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS) and her Young and the Restless family. She said, “It has been one of the most extraordinary and heartfelt experiences of my career. I tried not to go into the ugly cry on the air. Thanks to my Young and Restless family, NATAS, The Talk, and everyone who made this moment happen.
My heart is so full.” Adam Sharp, President, and CEO of NATAS, also released a statement, saying, “We were devastated to learn of the destruction of Tracey’s home, and with it, her well-earned Emmy Award. As our judges acknowledged, the Emmy statuette is a symbol of her hard work and outstanding dedication to her craft. We are happy it’s back home where it belongs.”
Back in 2020, Bregman marked the second anniversary of the fire with photos and a video of the devastation in Malibu, California. She wrote in a post, “Today, Mark’s [sic] two years where everything changed.
Yes, the loss of my home and my friends’ homes has been Devastating and So many precious things lost, I still go to reach for something and realize it is gone.” She added, “As you know, I look for the good in everything or try to. So many beautiful silver linings, people met and journey’s [sic] started and friends who truly showed me the true meaning of friendship because of this experience.”
“I am forever grateful for the Fire fighters [sic] and to our community who stepped up to help all of us and to our neighbors that showed up in such extraordinary ways. You are our heroes forever #malibustrong #onelovemalibu #woolseyfire” she concluded. It’s truly heartwarming to see the ‘Young and the Restless’ family come together to support Bregman in such a difficult time. And, it’s a reminder that even in the darkest of times, there is always a silver lining.
