Beth Maitland Breaks Silence on 43 Years as Traci Abbott – BIG NEWS Drops!
Beth Maitland’s Experience on The Young and the Restless (Y&R)
Beth Maitland has been playing Tracy Abbott on The Young and the Restless since 1982. As the show celebrates 52 years on television, Maitland feels excited and thankful to continue being part of it. She expresses how acting has helped her through tough moments in life and feels lucky to still be doing what she loves at her age.
Over her 40+ years on the show, Maitland has been involved in many storylines. Some, like the fun episodes from the past with rock concerts, are especially memorable. However, one of the most powerful stories was when Tracy’s daughter, Colleen, passed away in 2009. The emotional storyline had Tracy making the difficult decision to allow Colleen’s organs to be donated after her brain death, which deeply affected Maitland.
Maitland loves how Tracy connects with fans, as Tracy feels like a regular person with relatable struggles, which makes her unique on the show. Though she wasn’t sure about playing this kind of role at first, she now takes pride in it. Maitland values Tracy’s role and the way she brings real stories to life.
Though she is not a full-time cast member, she appears more frequently in recent years, indicating Tracy’s importance to the audience. Tracy’s current storyline involves her engagement to Dr. Alan Lauren, who is causing trouble, and Maitland enjoys the role of Tracy as a writer who solves mysteries and helps others.
Maitland also treasures her relationships with her co-workers, calling them family. She has shared significant life moments with them and is deeply grateful for the bonds she has formed. Reflecting on her long career, Maitland feels blessed to still have work that matters and is honored to continue playing Tracy Abbott, a character who is unique and important to the show.
