Tracey Bregman has been gracing daytime television screens since she was just 14. While Bregman got her start on “Days of Our Lives” as Donna Temple Craig in 1978, most soap fans associate her with her “The Young and the Restless” character, Lauren Fenmore, whom she has portrayed since 1983.
At 62, the soap legend has spent the majority of her life as a staple of daytime television. In a recent podcast interview, Bregman shared with Todd and Julie Chrisley why she believes soaps still resonate so deeply with fans. Read on to discover what the “Y&R” star had to say.
Tracey Bregman Says Soap Operas Are Multigenerational
In her candid sit-down interview on the “Chrisley Confessions” podcast, Bregman shared that she believes soap operas continue to resonate so deeply with fans because they are multigenerational.
She shared that fans often approach her and say, “When I see you, I see my mom, or I see my grandma,” because soap operas are often watched by families.
Bregman went on to explain that while nighttime shows and movies feel more like events, daytime television becomes part of viewers’ everyday lives. “We come into your life while you’re living it, so we are truly a part of your lives,” she said.
Julie Chrisley Compares Soap Operas To Reality Television
Both Todd Chrisley and Julie Chrisley agreed with Tracey Bregman, sharing that they grew up watching soap operas with older family members.
Julie Chrisley also compared soaps to reality television, saying, “It was kind of reality before reality was reality. People get invested, and they feel like they know you. They’ve watched you grow up your whole life on TV, so I think there’s very much a relatability there.”
The comparison reinforces Bregman’s point that soap operas create long-lasting connections with viewers that span generations.
Fans Praise Tracey Bregman’s Appearance on “Chrisley Confessions”
After the “Chrisley Confessions” podcast shared a clip of Tracey Bregman’s interview on Instagram, fans quickly flooded the comments with support.
One fan wrote, “Grew up watching her & still watching her! Tracey is STUNNING!!!”
Another commenter shared a blast from the past, writing, “My college roommate and I would race to our dorm in 1988 so we wouldn’t miss Y&R. Story lines were fire back then! @traceybregman1 is as lovely and beautiful as ever!”
Another fan echoed Bregman’s point about soap operas being multigenerational, sharing, “Always love The Young and the Restless! Grew up watching with my mom.”
Bregman’s insight underscores why soap operas have stood the test of time, continuing to resonate with audiences across generations in a way few formats can. As longtime daytime television fans know, soaps have a unique ability to feel personal, familiar, and deeply woven into everyday life.
