**Young and the Restless Star Pays Tribute to a Legend | Eric Braeden** Hello

everyone, and welcome back to Soap Trend! We hope you’re all doing well. Today, we

have some exclusive news to share about one of our favorite TV series, *The Young

and the Restless*. In his latest tweet, the show’s star, Eric Braeden, shared a cherished memory that has touched the hearts of fans everywhere. The legendary actor, known for his iconic role as Victor Newman, looked back on a special moment in his life that he will never forget. In a heartfelt tweet, Braeden posted a treasured photo of himself with the Queen of Soul, the late Aretha Franklin. “I shall never forget meeting her,” Braeden wrote, reflecting on a night that clearly holds deep meaning for him. The photo, a reminder of a remarkable encounter, brought back memories of a very special evening. This memorable moment took place on May 20, 2005, at the 32nd Annual Daytime Emmy Awards.

On that night, Franklin teamed up with Braeden to present the award for Best Drama Series, which was ultimately awarded to *General Hospital*. The picture captures the two legends smiling warmly for the cameras, a moment frozen in time that Braeden will always hold dear. Franklin, who passed away on August 16, 2018, was a well-known fan of *The Young and the Restless*. In a video interview from years ago, she revealed that the show had been one of her favorites, and she never missed an episode, even while touring. Among the many characters on the show, Franklin had a particular fondness for Victor Newman, making this photo even more special for Braeden.

For Eric Braeden, this memory is not just about meeting a music legend, but about connecting with someone who admired his work as much as he admired hers. Although Aretha Franklin had millions of fans worldwide, it must have been truly special for Braeden to know that she was one of his as well. That’s all for today’s video! We hope you enjoyed this look back at a touching moment from *The Young and the Restless*. We’ll continue to bring you the latest news, updates, and spoilers from the show, so make sure to visit us regularly. Thank you so much for watching, and we’ll see each other very soon with another video. If you liked this one, please give us a like and subscribe to our channel for new videos every day. And if you have anything to say, leave it in the comments below—we’ll make sure to reply to you!