### Famous Ex-Spouses of Your Fave Y & R Stars
Breakups are tough, but divorces are even tougher, especially when they happen in the public eye. Today,
we’ll be looking into the high-profile ex-spouses of your favorite stars from “The Young and the
Restless.” These exes aren’t just known for their past relationships with Y&R stars but have also made names for themselves in their own right. Let’s dive right in.
#### Peter Bergman
Peter Bergman, who has played the iconic role of Jack Abbott for decades, has been married to his lovely wife Mary Ellen Bergman since 1985. However, before this long-lasting marriage, Peter was married to another notable figure—Christine Ebersole. Christine is a renowned singer and actress who has won two Tony Awards for her performances in “42nd Street” and “Grey Gardens.” She has also appeared on “Saturday Night Live” and various soap operas like “Ryan’s Hope” and “One Life to Live.” Peter and Christine met in 1976 during his time on “All My Children,” but their marriage ended in 1981. Christine later married composer Bill Moloney, and they have three adopted children.
#### Melody Thomas Scott
Before marrying her current husband, Edward J. Scott, the supervising producer of “The Bold and the Beautiful,” Melody Thomas Scott had two previous marriages. Her first marriage was to actor Lindy Davis in 1979. Davis, known for his roles in “The Reivers” and “My Three Sons,” had known Melody since childhood. Their marriage lasted only six months, and Melody quickly remarried her second husband, Bob Shield, who was a friend of Lindy’s and officiated their wedding. Melody has expressed regret over her actions during this period, admitting she was too young and made mistakes that hurt both men.
#### Eileen Davidson
Eileen Davidson has had two notable divorces. Her first marriage was to actor Christopher Mayer, known for his role as Vance Duke on “The Dukes of Hazzard.” They married in 1985 but split after six months, with their divorce taking a year to finalize due to a contentious separation that included restraining orders. Eileen later married Jon Lindstrom in 1997, but this marriage also ended in a messy divorce in 2000. She soon began a relationship with her current husband, Vincent Van Patten, while both were still married to others, though she insists they only shared a kiss initially.
#### Justin Hartley
Justin Hartley, the former heartthrob of Y&R, has been through two high-profile divorces. He first married his “Passions” co-star Lindsay Korman in 2004, and they had a child together before divorcing in 2012. Justin then married Chrishell Stause in 2017, a former star of “All My Children” and “Days of Our Lives.” Their marriage ended abruptly in 2019 when Justin informed Chrishell of their divorce via text message. He soon began dating his current wife, Sofia Pernas, leaving Chrishell feeling blindsided but eventually finding closure.
#### Kristoff St. John
The late Kristoff St. John was previously married to professional boxer Mia Rosales St. John. Mia is a former World Boxing Council champion and has multiple titles in Taekwondo. They married in 1991 and had two children, Julian and Paris, before divorcing in 1995. Despite their separation, they remained close friends. Tragically, they lost their son Julian to suicide, and Mia has described this period as losing Kristoff twice—once when their son died and again when Kristoff passed away.
#### Amelia Heinle
Amelia Heinle first married her “Loving” co-star Michael Weatherly in 1995. They had one child before divorcing in 1997. Amelia later married her Y&R co-star Thad Luckinbill in 2007, and they had two children together. After a decade of marriage, they divorced in 2017. Thad is also a producer, known for films like “La La Land” and “Demolition.”
#### Steve Burton
Steve Burton’s divorce from Sheree Gustin was one of the most publicized in Y&R history. Married in 1999, they had three children together. Their marriage ended in 2023 after Sheree announced her fourth pregnancy, and Steve revealed he was not the father.
#### Courtney Hope
Courtney Hope was married to “General Hospital” star Chad Duell in 2021, but their marriage lasted only two months. Chad later revealed that they were never legally married as they hadn’t signed the necessary documents.
#### Jess Walton
Jess Walton was once married to Hollywood film producer John James. They were together for 23 years before divorcing in 1977. Jess has since remarried, and her ex-husband passed away in 2008.
#### Tracy E. Bregman
Tracy E. Bregman was married to Ron Recht from 1987 until they divorced in 2010. Ron has been in the real estate industry for over 40 years and is now a real estate developer.
These are the famous ex-spouses of your favorite Y&R stars. Did you know about these high-profile past relationships? Let us know in the comments below, and don’t forget to like and subscribe for more videos every day.
