The Young and the Restless Star Melody Thomas Scott to Receive Hollywood Walk of Fame Honor

Hollywood, CA — Fans of The Young and the Restless have a new reason to celebrate. Beloved CBS soap icon Melody Thomas Scott, who has portrayed the unforgettable Nikki Newman since 1979, has been announced as one of the distinguished honorees set to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame as part of the Class of 2026.

The announcement was made on July 2 by the Walk of Fame selection panel of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce, recognizing Scott’s remarkable contribution to television over her more than four-decade career.

A Soap Legend Honored

For over 45 years, Scott has captivated Young and the Restless viewers with her layered and emotionally charged portrayal of Nikki—one-half of the soap’s legendary super couple alongside Eric Braeden’s Victor Newman. Her performances have ranged from tender vulnerability to fierce resilience, keeping fans invested in Nikki’s turbulent personal and romantic life.

This new accolade comes just months after another milestone for the actress. In 2024, Scott and her husband, Young and the Restless executive producer Edward J. Scott, were honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award at the 51st Annual Daytime Emmy Awards.

Sharing the Spotlight

Scott will be honored alongside several other entertainment icons across various categories. Fellow television honorees include:

• Sarah Michelle Gellar (Buffy the Vampire Slayer; All My Children’s ex-Kendall Hart)

• Demi Moore (General Hospital’s ex-Jackie Templeton)

• Robin Roberts and George Stephanopoulos (Good Morning America)

• Bradley Whitford (The West Wing)

• Noah Wyle (ER)

The 2026 Walk of Fame class also includes major stars from film, music, sports, and live performance, such as:

• Emily Blunt, Timothée Chalamet, Rachel McAdams, Rami Malek, Stanley Tucci, and Marion Cotillard

• Music legends Air Supply, Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, and Miley Cyrus

• Culinary star Gordon Ramsay

• Sports icon Shaquille O’Neal

A Celebration in the Making

Per tradition, recipients have two years from the date of selection to schedule their Walk of Fame ceremonies before the honor expires. Fans can expect Scott’s star to become a pilgrimage spot for soap lovers from around the world, especially those who have followed her journey in Genoa City for nearly half a century.

The Walk of Fame selection panel’s choice affirms what Young and the Restless viewers have known for decades—Melody Thomas Scott is not just a soap opera star, but a television legend whose talent, charisma, and dedication to her craft have made her a fixture in daytime history.

Congratulations to Melody Thomas Scott on this well-deserved recognition. Here’s to many more years of seeing Nikki Newman light up our screens in Genoa City.