### Y&R vet Eric Braeden Defends Co-Stars from Racist Attack
Eric Braeden, renowned for his iconic portrayal of Victor Newman on The Young and the Restless, recently made
headlines for his passionate defense of his colleagues amid a disturbing incident online. The controversy began
when a social media user targeted General Hospital actress Tabyana Ali with racist remarks, prompting the official
General Hospital account to block the offender. Unfortunately, the same individual then directed similar offensive
comments towards several black actors from The Young and the Restless: Sean Dominic, Christel Khalil, and Bryton James.
This sparked immediate backlash within the soap opera community, particularly on platforms like Soap Twitter. Actress and television host Juet Nicole Brown tried to draw attention to the offensive behavior, urging The Young and the Restless official account to take action similar to General Hospital. Despite her efforts, initial responses were slow, prompting concerned fans to seek assistance elsewhere.
Recognizing Eric Braeden’s active presence and advocacy on social media, one astute Twitter user tagged him in the conversation. True to his reputation, Braeden swiftly responded to the hateful comments directed at his co-stars with a strongly worded tweet. His message, filled with unequivocal condemnation of racism, echoed the no-nonsense demeanor of his onscreen persona, Victor Newman. The tweet not only resonated deeply within the online community but also garnered widespread support and attention, propelling Victor Newman to trend on Twitter.
Braden’s passionate defense underscored the solidarity within the soap opera community and emphasized the importance of using one’s platform to combat injustice. His bold stance against hate speech was widely praised, demonstrating his commitment to standing up for his colleagues and promoting respect and equality. As fans of The Young and the Restless and supporters of the actors involved, we stand in solidarity with Eric Braeden and echo his call for a world free from racism and discrimination.