Melissa Ordway has been playing The Young and the Restless‘ Abby for 12 years. While many other actresses have vacated the role over the years, Ordway is still going strong. And one thing that makes her job so joyous is her incredible co-workers.

Key Takeaways

• Melissa Ordway and her castmates recently attended Y&R’s holiday party.
• The festivities had Ordway in a sentimental mood.
• The actress expressed her gratitude toward Y&R, her second home.

The holiday season has Ordway in a grateful mood this year. She has a lot to be thankful for, and number one is her husband Justin Gaston and their daughters. But Ordway is also expressing her gratitude for her work family.

Recently, Y&R held its annual holiday party, where the cast and crew let loose. Ordway was in attendance and partied with her co-stars Amelia Heinle (Victoria), Bryton James (Devon), and Melissa Claire Egan (Chelsea). On Instagram, the actress posted a series of photos of her and the cast goofing off for the camera.

“When your coworkers are actually your friends ❤️,” Ordway wrote. “The @youngandrestlesscbs holiday party was the best time – so much fun celebrating the holiday season! So grateful for this cast, this crew, and the friendships that make work feel like home 💕 Feeling very lucky 🎄✨.”

Ordway’s friends and coworkers were also feeling the gratitude during the festivities. “So much fun!!! LOVE YOU 💗,” Egan commented on the post. “So fun hanging ❤️😘🎉,” Lauralee Bell (Christine) wrote.

Y&R newcomer Tamara Braun (Serena ) was happy to be included in the fun evening. “I am so grateful that I am part of this great group. You’re so lovely, Mel! 🩷.”

See You Next Year

Ordway and her co-stars won’t be seeing each other for a little while. The show recently taped its last episode for 2025, and the cast and crew are now on holiday break.

While Ordway gets to have a nice and relaxing break with her family, once she returns to work, business will pick up. Although Abby wasn’t featured much in 2025, the New Year could have fans seeing more of the Newman heiress.

Abby and Devon are rumored to have a big storyline coming up that will test their marriage. 2026 might not be a happy year for Dabby fans as they watch their favorite couple go through turmoil. As for whether Abby and Devon will survive this crisis, that remains to be seen. But Abby and Devon will be just one of the many couples to watch in the coming year.