Traci Abbott

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Traci Abbott
The Young and the Restless character
Beth Maitland as Traci Abbott
Portrayed by	Beth Maitland Valentina Sky Gordon (2018)
Duration	1982–1996 1999 2001–2002 2006–present
First appearance	June 17, 1982
Classification	Present; recurring
Created by	William J. Bell
Introduced by	H. Wesley Kenney (1982) Edward J. Scott (1999, 2001) John F. Smith (2006) Bradley Bell (2007)
Crossover appearances	The Bold and the Beautiful
In-universe information Other names Traci Ann Abbott Traci Carlton Traci Connelly Traci Romalotti Occupation Novelist Singer Fan club president CEO of Jabot Parents John Abbott Dina Mergeron Brothers Jack Abbott Half-brothers Eric Vanderway Billy Abbott Half-sisters Ashley Abbott Spouse Danny Romalotti (1985) Brad Carlton (1986–1989, 1991–1992) Steve Connelly (1993–2014) Children Colleen Carlton Grandparents Robert Abbott Uncles Ivan Abbott Nieces and nephews Keemo Volien Abbott John Abbott III Abby Newman Theo Vanderway Kyle Abbott Delia Abbott Johnny Abbott Katie Newman Allie Nguyen (great) Harrison Locke (great)

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 daughter of John Abbott and Dina Mergeron.

Initially a short-term role that would last three months, Maitland impressed the series' producers and was placed on contract, remaining until 1996. Traci was known for her relationship with Danny Romalotti and her marriages to Brad Carlton, with whom she had a daughter, Colleen. Both relationships caused a notable rivalry with Lauren Fenmore. 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, including a Daytime Emmy Award in 1985.