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| Darcy Rose Byrnes as Abby Newman | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| The Young and the Restless The Bold and the Beautiful | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Portrayed by | Morgan and Madison Reinherz (2000-2003) Amanda and Rachel Pace (2003) Darcy Rose Byrnes (2003-2008) Hayley Erin (2008-2010) Marcy Rylan (2010-2013) Melissa Ordway (2013-) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Current status | Former, Recurring | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Duration | 2007 (on B&B) 2000- (on Y&R) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| First appearance | November 13, 2000 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Created by | Kay Alden | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Introduced by | Edward J. Scott (2000) Maria Arena Bell (2008) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Family | Newman family Abbott family | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Nickname(s) | Abby Abs Abby Adulterous (by Mariah) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other names | {{{othernames}}} | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Gender | Female | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | November 13, 1988 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Age | 34 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Occupation | Co-owner of Society (with Devon) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Residence | Chancellor Estate 12 Foothill Road Genoa City, Wisconsin | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Abby Newman Abbott (formerly Rayburn and Chancellor) is a resident of The Young and the Restless's Genoa City, most recently portrayed by Melissa Ordway.
In 2007, the character crossed-over to The Bold and the Beautiful with her tv-mom (Ashley Abbott) from May 11 to Aug 31, then portrayed by Darcy Rose Byrnes.
Biography[]
Abby was conceived when Ashley Abbott, desperate to have Victor Newman's child to replace the one she aborted years ago, stole his sperm from Diane Jenkins, who already stole Victor's sperm from the Roberts Lab. pretending to be Mrs. Victor Newman. Ashley secretly had herself inseminated, but the sperm she returned to Diane's place was someone else. Later it was found that it was Jack's sample. Little Abby grew up believing Brad Carlton was her father.
Early Years, Around the World and Back Again[]
While Ashley Abbott had cancer, she recorded a video message for Abby to see when she grew up revealing the truth that Victor Newman was her biological father. Unknown to Ashley, Abby saw the video and told Victor. Though the truth was out, Abby saw both Brad and Victor as father figures.
The Bold and the Beautiful[]
In early 2007, Ashley left Genoa City to work for Jabot International in Hong Kong taking Abby with her. From Hong Kong, they move to Los Angeles. They both stay in Los Angeles until mid-2008.
In July 2007, Eric and Stephanie enjoy baby-sitting the grandchildren plus Ashley's daughter. Stephanie even wants to make that more permanent for Ridge's and has Brooke thrown out when she comes to kiss the kids goodnight. Thorne parties with models, but they, alcohol nor pills help forget Darla, so he bitches when bumping into Taylor and Nick. Ridge and Ashley agree earrings still are a better gift then a ring, then make love. Rick is surprise his ma joined the competition but refuses to follow and questions her working so closely with ex Nick. Now Ashley has chosen to be with Ridge, she and Rick wrestle whether to tell Phoebe about their affair, but she has already guessed. Thorne abuses alcohol and pills at Biki beach, even verbally attacks Taylor, Darla's killer, and Nick. Stefanie enjoys showing Hope the door just like Brooke.
Ashley and Abby eventually end up in London, with Ashley working for Forrester Creations' international branch on The Bold and the Beautiful.
Victor, Brad's Death and Abby's Rebellion[]
Ashley Abbott left Abby in London while she went to Paris to help Victor Newman. Ashley and Victor reunited romantically and returned to Genoa City to live together. Abby joined them on Christmas as a surprise for Victor. Abby and her mother moved into the Newman ranch and Victor took a greater role in Abby's life, including buying her a champion Arabian horse. He asked her to start calling him "Dad" which she did upsetting Brad Carlton. Not long after, Brad went missing. A threatening message from Victor to Brad was found on Brad's phone and Abby heard it.
Relationship with Daniel[]
In 2010, Abby was walking into Crimson Lights when she spotted Ryder Callahan, Daisy Carter's brother. Abby tried to attack him but Daniel Romalotti dragged her away. Daniel called her a brat and then slapped her. The next day Abby flirted with Daniel and then kissed him. Daniel pulled her off but they started to kiss even more passionately.
After being confronted by a pregnant Daisy Carter, Abby tried to get Daniel to consider the possibility that he may be the father of Daisy's baby but he didn't want to listen. Abby told Daniel Romalotti she believed the now revealed Daisy's claims that he fathered Daisy's baby. She also said she thought they should stop seeing each other so he could focus on the paternity test and she could focus on suing her father. In December 2010, Abby was at Jimmy's Bar for a New Year's Eve party. Daniel called to say he was on his way. At Jimmy's, Abby greeted Daniel. Daniel was confident that he would soon be free of Daisy. Abby noted that Daniel seemed relieved. Daniel said aside from his relationship with Abby, 2010 had been a bad year for him. Daniel said he was counting the moments until he was free of Daisy.
Daisy escaped, and Daniel went after her. He was found the next day unconscious. He was in critical condition, and Abby stayed by his bedside until he woke up. She then stuck by him, comforting him about Daisy and his missing baby, and apologizing for how she treated him when Daisy was pregnant. Daniel and Abby's relationship later ended in 2011.