She’s been playing Chloe since 2008 and prior to that, The Young and the Restless’ Elizabeth Hendrickson played Maggie on All My Children — not to mention, the stint she did on General Hospital as Margaux. Now, the CBS actress is turning the tables and doing something very different…
“After 24 years in front of the camera, I’m thrilled to be able to tell you all that I’ve stepped behind it,” Hendrickson shared on her official Instagram, along with a photo listing her as director of the Genoa City soap’s upcoming Tuesday, August 5, episode, plus other shots with some of her castmates, and two of her and Eric Braeden (Victor) that were clearly filled with emotion . “I’ve spent the past 18 months up in the booth, shadowing, observing and absorbing — not knowing if it would ever turn into something more. There were hurdles but I kept showing up, paying attention, and fell in love with the process.”
She went on to announce the date of the episode she directed and expressed, “I hope you enjoy it as much as I did directing it. The privilege (and pressure) of working with two giants of our genre, Eric Braeden and Melody Thomas Scott [Nikki], on my first day was not lost on me.” Hendrickson talked about having been supported “every step of the way” by her Y&R family, as well as the “amazing cast and crew,” and how grateful she is for so many people from the soap, Sony and CBS.
“Huge thanks to Josh Griffith, our Executive Producer and Head Writer, who greenlit my goals from the start,” she added then named various others who supported her throughout this exciting journey. “And to Owen Renfroe [film director] — the best teacher and mentor I could’ve asked for — thank you for your time, wisdom and belief in me.”
We congratulate Hendrickson on her big achievement and we’ll be watching (of course!) the episode next week.
