HOLLYWOOD – Fans of The Young and the Restless have watched countless love affairs, heartbreaks, and weddings unfold in Genoa City, but what about the real-life romances behind the scenes? A new feature released on June 20, 2025, has fans buzzing as it pulls back the curtain on the actors’ true-to-life love stories—some lasting decades, others kept secret until now.

The video compilation, published by the show’s entertainment partner, explores the personal lives of the stars who bring Y&R’s most dramatic characters to life. From quiet courthouse ceremonies to glamorous red-carpet relationships, viewers get a rare look at how these soap legends balance fame and love beyond the cameras.

Sharon Case, who plays Sharon Newman, has kept her romantic life famously private, but the special revisits her past relationship with former co-star Trey Thompson, noting that they remain close friends. Meanwhile, Joshua Morrow (Nick Newman) shares glimpses of his enduring marriage to his college sweetheart, Tobe Morrow, proving that not all Hollywood love stories fade.

Other revelations include Amelia Heinle (Victoria Newman) and her former marriage to Thad Luckinbill, who also portrayed her on-screen husband J.T. Hellstrom—an iconic example of life imitating art. The segment also highlights Melissa Ordway (Abby Newman) and her husband Justin Gaston, who met through their modeling careers before tying the knot in 2012.

Perhaps the biggest surprise comes from Bryton James (Devon Hamilton), whose off-screen romance with Brytni Sarpy (Elena Dawson) became one of the most beloved real-life Y&R pairings among fans. Their chemistry on-screen mirrored their genuine affection off it, and the video revisits their shared moments with warmth and nostalgia.

The segment also touches on the show’s veterans, including Eric Braeden (Victor Newman), who has been married to his wife Dale Russell Gudegast since 1966—a remarkable testament to enduring love in Hollywood. Similarly, Peter Bergman (Jack Abbott) and Mariellen Bergman continue to stand as one of the industry’s most grounded couples.

For fans who have spent years watching these characters navigate turbulent love stories, this behind-the-scenes glimpse offers a refreshing and heartwarming contrast. It reminds audiences that even amid soap-opera chaos, some real-life romances not only survive—but thrive.

From long-lasting marriages to unexpected unions, The Young and the Restless proves that love isn’t just scripted—it’s real.