Traci Abbott Connelly

Traci Abbott
The Young and the Restless character
Portrayed by	Beth Maitland
Duration	1982–96 1999 2001 2006–
First appearance	1982
Introduced by	William J. Bell
Crossover appearances	The Bold and the Beautiful
Classification	Present, recurring
Profile
Other names	Traci Ann Abbott Traci Romalotti Traci Carlton Traci Connelly
Occupation	Bestselling novelist Former Singer with Danny Romalotti's band Former President of Danny Romalotti's fan club
Home	New York City, New York
Family Abbott Father John Abbott Mother Dina Mergeron Stepfather Javier Delgado (1964–76) Marcel Mergeron (1977–82) Stepmother Jill Foster (1982–85, 1993–96) Jessica Blair Grainger (1988–89) Gloria Fisher (2004–05, 2005–06) Brothers Jack Abbott Half-brothers Billy Abbott Half-sisters Ashley Abbott Husband Danny Romalotti (1985) Brad Carlton (1986–89, 1991–92) Steve Connelly (1993–2014) Daughters Colleen Carlton Nephews Keemo Volien Abbott John Abbott III Kyle Abbott Johnny Abbott Nieces Abby Newman Delia Abbott Katie Newman

Family	Abbott
Father	John Abbott
Mother	Dina Mergeron
Stepfather	Javier Delgado (1964–76) Marcel Mergeron (1977–82)
Stepmother	Jill Foster (1982–85, 1993–96) Jessica Blair Grainger (1988–89) Gloria Fisher (2004–05, 2005–06)
Brothers	Jack Abbott
Half-brothers	Billy Abbott
Half-sisters	Ashley Abbott
Husband	Danny Romalotti (1985) Brad Carlton (1986–89, 1991–92) Steve Connelly (1993–2014)
Daughters	Colleen Carlton
Nephews	Keemo Volien Abbott John Abbott III Kyle Abbott Johnny Abbott
Nieces	Abby Newman Delia Abbott Katie Newman

Traci Abbott is a fictional character from the American CBS soap opera, The Young and the Restless. Created and introduced by William J. Bell, the role has been portrayed by Beth Maitland since 1982. Traci is the youngest daughter of John Abbott, Sr. (Jerry Douglas) and Dina Mergeron (Marla Adams).

The character was initially a short-term role that would last three months, Maitland impressed the series' producers and was placed on contract, and she remained through 1996. Traci was known for her relationship with Danny Romalotti (Michael Damian), which caused a heavy rivalry with Lauren Fenmore (Tracey E. Bregman). She is also known for her marriages to Brad Carlton (Don Diamont), with whom she had a daughter, Colleen Carlton (Tammin Sursok). Since 2006, Maitland has remained on a recurring status with the soap opera. Described as a fan favorite by Soaps In Depth, Maitland's portrayal has garnered praise, for which she won a Daytime Emmy Award in 1985.

Maitland won the Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series for her role as Traci in 1985. Originally intended to be a short term contract role lasting three months, Maitland impressed the producers. She stayed with the show on contract from 1982 to 1986 & 1987 to 1993. Maitland departed the role in 1993, but made guest appearances in 1994, 1995, and 1996. She reappeared in 1999 for a brief appearance, and since 2001 has appeared sporadically on a recurring basis. On March 20, 2007, Traci made an appearance on the show's sister soap opera, The Bold and the Beautiful. In 2009, Maitland recorded a song that served as the background music for Traci's daughter, Colleen Carlton's funeral. The song was entitled "An Angel's Lullaby." Since Maria Arena Bell became a writer for the show, Traci was seen more often: "It got to the point where the show stopped calling altogether and I thought my soap ship had sailed. But, after Maria took over, I suddenly had 30 episodes when [Traci's daughter] Colleen died — the biggest storyline I'd had in over 10 years. I don't have those problems any more. I feel like an honored member of the cast. The climate has changed."

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