Eric Braeden favored for second Daytime Emmy, 28 years after first win
Eric Braeden is projected to win his second Daytime Emmy for playing Victor Newman on The Young and the Restless. He first won the award in 1998, so a victory now would come 28 years later.
Eric Braeden plays Victor Newman on the CBS daytime serial The Young and the Restless. This year's recognition is his tenth Daytime Emmy nomination for that part.
His first Emmy win came at the 1998 ceremony. Awards tracking currently puts him in front, with a reported 75 percent likelihood of securing a second trophy.
A Braeden victory could resonate with daytime soap viewers who have followed Victor Newman for decades, giving long-running serials a moment of mainstream attention. It may also matter to awards watchers and industry professionals, as a late-career honor can highlight veteran performers and the durability of legacy TV institutions. The outcome may shape fan discussion and future Emmy narratives, though its broader social effect would likely remain limited to entertainment culture.