October 19, 2019, Beverly Hills, California, USA: Tracey E. Bregman attends the 35th Anniversary Celebrity Gala ''Last Chance for Animalsâ (Credit Image: © Billy Bennight/ZUMA Wire) (Newscom TagID: zumaglobalnine522169.jpg) [Photo via Newscom]
A Villainous Role That Went Too Far
Tracey Bregman, known for her iconic portrayal of Lauren Fenmore on The Young and the Restless, recently opened up about the unexpected—and often terrifying—backlash she faced after stepping into the role of one of soap opera’s most notorious villains. The actress, who has played Lauren since 1983, confessed to receiving death threats, and even revealed how people tried to run her off the freeway, all due to the hatred directed at her character.
While Lauren Fenmore is now a beloved fan-favorite, her early days on the show were marked by a very different reaction from viewers. Initially, Lauren was a bully—a ruthless character who seemed to relish tormenting others. It wasn’t just the character’s actions on screen that sparked ire, but also the real-world consequences Bregman had to face as a result.
