Michael Baldwin and Lauren Fenmore, played by Christian LeBlanc and Tracey Bregman, are celebrating 20 years of marriage on The Young and the Restless. To celebrate, the CBS soap opera is dropping a special episode that dives into their roller-coaster journey and what they’ve gone through.

Christian LeBlanc and Tracey Bregman discuss Michael & Lauren’s marriage on The Young and the Restless

Christian LeBlanc tells TV Guide he didn’t see the 20-year milestone coming. He also gave props to Tracey Bregman for always keeping track of the dates.

To get ready for the special episode, LeBlanc dove back into Michael and Lauren’s history, making sure fans would connect with the moments the producers spotlighted. The episode drops Thursday, Dec. 9, promising a heartfelt trip down memory lane for the iconic duo.

LeBlanc and Bregman have built a tight on-screen chemistry over the years, grounded in trust from day one. He remembers that while Michael and Lauren knew each other at first, things heated up thanks to Kevin (Greg Rikaart).

Even though Kevin had feelings for Lauren, she tried to help him as a friend. This pulled Michael and Lauren closer, something fans have long adored. Over the past 20-plus years, Michael and Lauren have been through it all.

They have gone head-to-head with villains like Sheila Carter, “Terrible Tom” Fisher, and Carmine. They have also dodged the schemes of Victor Newman (Eric Braeden). Even recently, sparks flew when Michael’s loyalty to Victor clashed with his friendship with Jack Abbott.

For fans, Michael and Lauren hitting 20 years of wedded bliss isn’t just about the characters. It’s a homage to LeBlanc and Bregman, who’ve poured heart and soul into bringing them to life.