Do you like the Genoa City version of Dangerous Liaisions? "[49], In another interview with Soap Opera Digest, the actor said of his departure: "It's not that one hadn't agreed to a reduction, but they hit you with a sledgehammer. [54] Two months later, it was announced that the actor had signed a new contract with The Young and the Restless,[55] furthering his portrayal of Victor for an unspecified period of time. But that was his fourteenth time at the altar. As such, below is a list of the eight relationships Y&R's Sharon Newman has had over the years, ranked from worst to best. Hope WilsonDiane Jenkins. She then becomes pregnant with J.T. She burned their prenuptial agreement and took over Newman Enterprises, while Jack and Tucker were buying up its stocks. This was a strange pairing indeed, as Leanna Love (Barbara Crampton) was the author who wrote Victor's biography, "Ruthless," and struck a few things in there Victor didn't approve of. Sharon Newman is the daughter of Doris Collins. becomes intimate with Mackenzie Browning (Clementine Ford). Victoria and Billy end up reuniting again, much to Victor's chagrin. [13] Braeden describes the character as "the villain" and as "defensive and always self-protective", stating that he's "not here to win a popularity contest". Victoria has always kept her maiden name as a sign of her independence. They flew to Las Vegas in his private jet and got married there in October 1988. After Nikki, if anyone has spent the most time with Victor, its Ashley Abbott, the sister of his arch-rival Jack Abbott. Victor Newman's real name is Christian Miller. His first episode aired on November 27, 1989. They got married in Nevada but they divorced after Nikki asked Victor to marry her while lying on her deathbed. gains full custody of Reed and moves to Washington, DC with his new wife Mackenzie for her job. In 2008, Victor married Sabrina Costelana (Raya Meddine), which was short-lived following her accidental death. Victor is famous in the soap world for his ruthless business methods and his arch-rivalry with the Abbotts. That doesn't mean he didn't love the other women he married through the years in his own special way, despite a few of his wives seeming questionable at the time and now. [53] In 2012, Braeden experienced further contract negotiations and speculation arose again that he would be leaving. "[72] In 1995, Sports Illustrated wrote of Victor's marriage to Hope, saying a "man with that much power could have married anyone, but he fell in love with a blind woman. Victor Newman arrived in town married to Julia (Meg Bennett), but, when that union ended, he needed something to do with his time, so he frequented a strip club called The Bayou and became mesmerized by one of the young strippers, Nikki Reed. 7th wife Nikki Newman Victor decided he would make this woman his and turn her into a lady of the manor and he succeeded, although it definitely took many years until Nikki became the upper class matriarch she is today (via Soaps In Depth). That marriage came as Victor entered his middle 60s, and it now seems like maybe the Y & R power couple is in it for the long haul. However, Braeden was uneasy about the daytime soap opera genre, admitting years later he thought it was "too confining";[7] although soon signed a six-month contract. [11] Although he is often considered malicious, Braeden stated that "Bill Bell was a very wise man" and that "he created someone in Victor who is a very lonely man yet also a man who can be affectionate and loving and forgiving". She was. While they were divorced the first time, they had an affair that produced a son, Nicholas (played by Joshua Morrow as an adult), and Nick and Victoria were already grown and married (through the magic of soap opera aging) by the time they wed a second time in 1998. [42] Braeden didn't agree with the pairing either, stating that, "We all have gone through periods of playing something we didn't really like to play so much, but you do it. He has been portrayed by Eric Braeden since 1980. Sherry L., Whitehall, Pa. With 14 "I dos" under his belt, Genoa City's resident Casanova, . Talking about the situation, Case stated that the writers could have done this storyline "a million other ways" without "marrying him [Victor]". But when that doesn't work for Victor, he gets out his wallet [] If you are abusive to him, he will be abusive to you. Contents 1 Biography 1.1 Childhood, Ryan and Cole And amazingly. An example of data being processed may be a unique identifier stored in a cookie. Phyllis Summers (Michelle Stafford) gains custody of Lucy and Billy leaves town without disclosing his whereabouts to his wife. In 1980, Victor and his wife Julia move to Genoa City to help Katherine Chancellor (Jeanne Cooper) run her company, Chancellor Industries. Victor Newman was born Christian Miller. Hope Adams (Signy Coleman) met Victor while he was trying to escape his life in Genoa City, saving the blind woman from a rapist. They divorced, then he married his most frequent wife, Nikki. Ashley reveals that Abby is in fact Victor's daughter as she was diagnosed with cancer, and he welcomes her with open arms. After all, Victor has been a Genoa City mainstay since 1980 and was already married when he was introduced to the canvas. How does he keep the names straight? Their three-year marriage eventually succumbs to Nick's ongoing feelings for Sharon, which resulted in an affair and the birth of their daughter, Faith. It's done in such an insulting fashion. [8] His father was Albert Miller. She then begins dating her father's business rival Brad Carlton (Don Diamont) and in 2006 they marry, much to Victor's disapproval. Nikki and Victor first wed in 1984 after their daughter, Victoria (played by Amelia Heinle as an adult), had been born. Julia Newman, portrayed by actress Meg Bennett, was Victors first wife. [15] The actor credited it as the turning point of his career on the show, describing it as "a deeply-felt scene" and something he would never forget. 8th wife Nikki Newman [4] The soap opera's official website notes: "Victor is loving and protective toward family and loved ones, but if crossed, or if Victor feels that one is not living up to one's full potential; then he can more than live up to the adjective that many have used to describe him ruthless. ", "My New FAVE Y&R Couple Makes The Cover of Soaps In Depth! She wrote, "[w]hat makes Victoria a true terror teen? Originally, Max attempted to lead a hostile takeover of Julia Newman Martin's design firm, which Victor prevented. Months after, Victor and Nikki remarry in front of all of their loved ones. Maybe and I'm not sure if there's any truth to this but people can perhaps sense that I've seen a lot in my life. [56] By the time he was a teenager, he left the orphanage and started to work his way through to becoming one of the world's wealthiest tycoons. At their wedding, an assassin attempts to shoot Victor, but Adam takes the bullet and nearly dies for his father. Over the years, he has also been the center of several controversial plots and relationships. Oh wait, Victor is the one dishing out the punishment! [36][37] In 2003, Victor and Sharon shared a kiss,[36] causing issues in her marriage to Nicholas; she left town to "find herself". She also stated that while watching the series, there was "the sense that women could, if that was what interested them, be power players". It is later revealed that Billy revived Paragon as an act of revenge against Victor, leading to Jack firing him and Victor filing a lawsuit against Jabot. He, being a male chauvinist, always viewed the more family oriented Nick as his heir apparent. This time, Ashley became pregnant but miscarried the baby and had a psychotic break. So Victor wanted Hope to get an abortion. Jack and Nikki have been married a few times and had some decent chemistry in their relationships. What was Katherine Chancellor's doppelgngers name? Victoria was born onscreen in 1982 and was portrayed by child actress Ashley Nicole Millan for her first eight years. "[26] In other interviews, Braeden stated that he loves working with Scott and that he "always thought it was an honestly felt love story with great material for conflict with Nikki". It marked the 12th wedding for Nikki and the 14th for Victor. [2] He has been pre-nominated three times in this category. Her character took off for a new life in Italy. The Shictor era, as some Y&R fans call it, was a low point for both Sharon and Victor. Finally. When this is proved untrue they wed again; this marriage breaks down four years later when in 1998 Cole has sex with Ashley Abbott (Shari Shattuck/Eileen Davidson), her former stepmother. In the early 80s, Victor showed up to Genoa City, married to Julia Newman (Meg Bennett). Victor and Jack later hire Leanna Love (Barbara Crampton) to write a biography on Victor, when in reality, Jack wanted the book to be a tell-all expos on Victor. Finding a new leading man that you have chemistry with is like finding gold. [21] They have also garnered a large fan following, dubbed "Niktor" by viewers. J.T. OMG! "[57], Good News Weekly on Victor Newman (2010), Chris Jancelewicz of The Huffington Post described Victor as "the very definition of daytime TV icon" and noted that, "Even people who have never seen an episode in their lives know his name, his face, and his powerful low voice. His character Victor Newman from The Young and the Restless (1973), over the years, has been known as the Black Knight by soap opera fans. "[44] In August 2012, Victor and Sharon married a second time, and when he disappeared shortly after, she thought he was abandoning her. [8] In 1970, Victor married Julia Newman (Meg Bennet) as he began to develop a strong business reputation. Victor Newman was born Christian Miller on March 7, 1947 in Buffalo, New York. As of Spring 2021, Victor Newman has been married 15 times. 12th wife Diane Jenkins Of course, the one woman whom Victor just cant seem to shake is Nikki Reed, who first tied the not with Victor in 1984 and then again in 1998 and in 2002 and finally (maybe), in 2013. "[13], For other people named Victor Newman, see. Victoria becomes pregnant with Cole's child and chooses to raise it with Neil Winters (Kristoff St. John). Victor Newman is one of those men. He was awarded a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for Television at 7021 Hollywood Boulevard in Hollywood, California on July 20, 2007. Victor and Nikki's marriage slowly strained as he was caught up in taking Jabot Cosmetics away from Jack, dealing with NVP Retreats, and Nikki's campaign for State Senator, which resulted in an affair with her campaign manager David Chow. And Diane was Jacks longtime assistant and love interest. [45][46][47][48] Her relationship with Billy has garnered a significant fan following, allowing them to lead CBS Soaps in Depth's "Top 10 Couples" poll for over six consecutive weeks. It was later revealed that Victor had hired a lookalike to his granddaughter Cassie, named Mariah Copeland (Camryn Grimes), to haunt Sharon and learn a supposed secret she has. Nikki in fact murdered Diane in self-defense, causing Victor to falsely confess to murdering her to protect Nikki. Bermuda Triangle: A Race to Not Disappear, Go for Broke: Be First to Spend a Million. So, as to how many weddings Victor . On their wedding night, Victor was shot and Nikki returned to him; the mentally unstable Mari Jo Mason (Diana Barton) was revealed as the gunwoman. Tom portrayed the character into her early adult years and remained in the role for thirteen years. As soap operas go, Victoria Newman's plightis standard daytime fare. Nikki ended up pregnant with Victor's child, but she ended up being manipulated into a marriage Tony DiSalvo to save her relationship with Kevin. The daughter of Victor Newman and Nikki Newman, Victoria has always been an integral part of the Newman family. However, they were married consecutively from 2010 to 2014. The blackest of blackguards. She schemed to drug him, fly him to Las Vegas and marry him, then kill him. Victor and Diane begin a bitter divorce over many months, during which Nikki reunites with Brad, and he and Jack take control of Newman Enterprises. [80] Shelley Fralic of the Winnipeg Free Press named Braeden along with Susan Lucci (who portrayed Erica Kane on All My Children) to be the soap opera genre's biggest icons. 9th wife Sabrina Costelana Victoria Nicole Newman (formerly McNeil, Howard, Carlton, Hellstrom, Abbott, and Locke) is a resident of Genoa City, portrayed by Amelia Heinle since 2005. Apart from popularity and critical praise, Braeden has also garnered numerous accolades for his performance; most notably a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, presented to him in 2007. If you would like to change your settings or withdraw consent at any time, the link to do so is in our privacy policy accessible from our home page.. [32] This led to Ashley's pregnancy, and Victor left Nikki. [48][49] During his onscreen absence, contract negotiations ensued with unknown predictions from the series. Diane Jenkins (played by Alex Donnelly and Maura West) also got to call herself Mrs. Victor Newman twice, as did a woman named Meggie McClain (Sean Young), according to Soaps.com. Keeping it in the family, Sharon also married Nick's dad, Victor Newman (Eric Braeden), twice, but neither of those unions lasted. While they were divorced the first time, they had an affair that produced a son, Nicholas (played by Joshua Morrow as an adult), and Nick and Victoria were already grown and married (through the magic of soap opera aging) by the time they wed a second time in 1998. That man is a studly muffin. His portrayal proved so dynamic that this "minor" plot point has been ignored over the years. He said:[16]. And again. Nikki was originally from the lower walks of life, having been a stripper. Critics praised Tom's portrayal of the character, though her marriages at an early age were criticized. [18] Rachel Kimsey also auditioned for the role and Heinle had auditioned for Mackenzie Browning; Kimsey was given Mackenzie and Heinle was given Victoria. Victor and Nikki eventually divorce after six years in 2008. You can watch the video below from our official YouTube to know how big a family tree Victor Newman has expanded on Y&R in the last four decades. In 1999, Victoria meets Gary Dawson (Ricky Paull Goldin) and they begin dating, though she soon discovers that he is stalking her and ends the relationship. Victor and Jack have shared wives, corporations, but mostly, unabashed hatred. 1. Originally played by Ashley . Julia was a model and she quickly landed a modeling gig at Jabot Cosmetics. Y&R Spoilers - Many Romances In addition to the six men that Sharon has married over t he years, she has been involved in many more romances. [66] Garrett, writing from Canyon News, wrote: "[Braeden] plays the mastermind mogul with real gusto. They got married and Sabrina also got pregnant with his kid. Take a look back at Victor Newman's 14 marriages and many wives since he first made his "Y&R" debut more than 40 years . Some of our partners may process your data as a part of their legitimate business interest without asking for consent. "[51] Onscreen, Braeden exited November 2, 2009,[51] and made his return on January 15, 2010. To view the purposes they believe they have legitimate interest for, or to object to this data processing use the vendor list link below. Victor arrived in Genoa City, Wisconsin for business, and he eventually formed his own worldwide conglomerate, Newman Enterprises. Initially, they did not have a romantic bonding as Victor only wanted Sharon to look after his assets while he served his prison sentence. As many times as he pleases, you got that? Although she keeps a low profile, the blond beauty is also an actor like her husband. [51] In a statement issued by CBS Daytime, they said: "We're very happy that Eric will be remaining with The Young and the Restless. When Hope became pregnant, Victor didn't want the baby because he feared it would be blind, so Hope returned to Kansas and gave birth to a healthy son, Victor Adam Newman, who she raised with her second husband. And who wer. Victoria has her first romance with Ryan McNeil, which ends when he leaves her for Nina Webster (Tricia Cast). ", "On Jill Farren Phelps, Highlight Hollywood Readers Ask, Why Does She Hate Women So Much? His innate acting skills are as legendary as his distinguished career. Wait 14 times? "[57] However, Bibel was later unfavorable of the couple attempting to have a child less than six months after marrying. "[16] In the early 1990s, he was described as a heartthrob. Billys midas touch has emboldened Victoria to stand up to her overbearing father, while the former playboy has been unusually tame, his pillow talk peppered with declarations of love and babies. While Ashley was at a low point in her life, he had an affair with her. [62] Of Victoria's choice to leave Newman Enterprises, Bibel wrote: "For Victoria, it came across as giving up Peggy Olsens life for Betty Drapers. Victor was later shot by Patty Williams (Stacy Haiduk) and needed a heart transplant, receiving Colleen Carltons (Tammin Sursok) heart. It's a tragic flaw in him because of his childhood. Nikki also later got involved with a man named Rick Daros, who nearly killed her before being saved by Victor. [65] Kim Muraro of LimeLife stated that instead of his originally planned three-month stay at the series, he "has become one of the most iconic characters in daytime TV". When Nikki goes into remission, Victor wanted to be with Ashley, who had moved on with her psychiatrist Steven Lassiter (Rod Arrants); Steven later dies, and while Ashley wanted Victor back, he had returned to Nikki in an attempted to salvage their marriage, resulting in the birth of their son Nicholas Newman (Joshua Morrow). [20] In March 2011, Heinle announced that she had signed a new contract which would secure her in the role for an unspecified period. Soon after, Hope dies and Victor's estranged son, now known as Adam Newman (Michael Muhney), comes to Genoa City and works at Newman Enterprises. No wonder that man is in such a bad mood! How many times has Victor Newman been married? Nikki's mother died in a car crash, and she accidentally . They marry a second time, however he disappears from town shortly after and Sharon believed he was abandoning her. He was born to a poor family in Buffalo, New York and is . The character has never lost his edge, but his knife-wielding days are long forgotten. However, they remarried the same year before divorcing in 1998. ", "Can daytime dramas get a bigger share of the teen audience by giving more time to teen characters? Dylan's supposed father and Nikki's former lover Ian Ward (Ray Wise) then arrives in town and causes pandemonium, to which Victor tries to get him out of town. Together, they have shared three marriages and two children; Victoria and Nicholas Newman ( Amelia Heinle and Joshua Morrow ). "[62] Tommy Garrett of Highlight Hollywood blamed head writer Josh Griffith for turning the character into a "hard-nosed unforgiving socialite". Created by William J. He changed his name after making a 'new man' of himself. Having been from the lower walks of life, Victor teaches Nikki about society. "[19], Heinle, describing the way she portrays Victoria (2013), According to SoapNet, Victoria is "ruthless in the board room" and "nobody's damsel in distress". Television and Murdoch and round-the-clock FCPA conjectureit's a welcome publicity storm for the FCPA bar. "[25] In a 1994 interview with The Los Angeles Times, the newspaper reported that Victor's relationship with Nikki had "registered an enduring appeal among viewers", with Braeden replying that, "Arguably, it's the idea of this incredibly powerful, wealthy man taking a woman who comes from the wrong side of the tracks into his life, and shaping her and forming her more to his liking. Bell created Victor as a "despicable, contemptible, unfaithful wife abuser". They eventually became romantically linked as they continued living together at her farm. "[63] In 2010, Global News wrote that, "From the early days of The Young and the Restless, Victor Newman has been a symbol of power in Genoa City. How many wives has Victor Newman had on Young and the Restless? Julia and Victor divorce and she leaves town with Michael, just as Victor begins a romance with stripper Nikki Reed (Melody Thomas Scott). He fake-married her, got her confession, and sent her to jail. I do not. She and Billy marry while intoxicated in Jamaica, but the marriage is declared invalid and they remarry. "[62], In 1997, The Museum of Television and Radio wrote that with the arrival of the character, who was an "enigmatic stranger popular with women", "the show's revived tableau was complete", saying it was an "amazingly seamless transition" and praised William J. Meanwhile, Adam, who had returned to town under the false identity of Gabriel Bingham, had teamed up with Ian (who had escaped prison) to create a computer virus to destroy Newman Enterprises for separate revenge on both their parts; the virus was known as the Paragon project, which later led to the revelation that "Gabriel" is in fact Adam. When Abby was older, she eventually learned she was a Newman and an adult Abby (Melissa Ordway) considers Victor her father. Davidson stated she was surprised by Ashley's pregnancy, but decided to like the storyline as it was unexpected. He wants relationships badly, but doesn't quite trust them. He's been a driving force as Victor primarily because he's a villain who's not quite pure evil. She ran a major cosmetics company. That man is a glutton for punishment! "[31], Aside from Nikki, Victor is known for his relationship with Ashley Abbott (Eileen Davidson). [27] Heather Tom said that Victoria had Victor's strength and the manipulative skills of her former-alcoholic mother Nikki. [22] In addition, the couple's weddings have been reported by mainstream media. Diane is murdered in August 2011, with Victor as a suspect. She tries to resume her relationship with Michael, only to discover he has married Lauren Fenmore (Tracey E. Bregman). The baby that Hope raised alone is Adam. Dogs Who Made the Duo Run, How a Nylint Truck and Dad Taught Me a Lesson. That's why at any point, Victor can turn on someone he once professed to love [] See, that's Victor. Finally, on Y&Rs 40th anniversary in March 2013, they once again married, which is their last on the list so far. [34] Victor and Ashley's second marriage ended after she miscarried the child. However, this 2012 marriage was mainly for business purposes and was not meant to last. I think Victor faked it but even so it should still count, She number 10 and Diane is number 12 Sharon is number 13, So I was right, Victor has been married 14 times because his most recent marriage is Nikki because he is married to her right now. [23][24], "Victoria is such a rich character, so I have found the way that I want to play her and a way that the fans seem to be okay with. 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