Divorce Drama! Y&R Stars Susan Walters & Linden Ashby to Go Separate Ways
Despite rumors swirling about their marriage, Susan Walters and Linden Ashby’s 37-year relationship remains unshaken. From meeting on set in 1983 to celebrating their enduring love with co-stars at Y&R’s 50th anniversary party, the couple’s bond continues to inspire. Let’s watch the video to explore their incredible love story…
The persistent whispers in Hollywood often predict doom for long-term celebrity marriages, but for Susan Walters and Linden Ashby, their $37$-year journey together defies all the drama. Their bond, which began not in a glamorous movie premiere but on the set of the soap opera Loving in $1983$, is a testament to genuine connection over fleeting fame.
It wasn’t instant lightning, but a slow burn of professional respect turning into deep affection. Walters, known for her roles as Diane Jenkins on The Young and the Restless (Y&R) and Ashby, who starred as Cameron Kirsten on the same show, credit their success not to ignoring the spotlight, but to prioritizing their private life and family. They married in $1986$ and raised two daughters, Savannah and Grace. Their relationship proves that two working actors can navigate the industry’s challenges—the distance of filming locations, the grueling schedules, and the relentless gossip—by creating a strong foundation built on trust and humor.
The couple’s return to Y&R in recent years brought them full circle, allowing them to share the workspace again, a unique aspect of their shared history. Fans adored seeing their real-life chemistry subtly echo on screen, even when playing characters who didn’t necessarily share scenes.
A recent highlight for the couple was attending the $50^{th}$ anniversary celebration of The Young and the Restless. Surrounded by castmates and friends, their ease and evident joy in each other’s company stood out. As they posed together, holding hands, they weren’t just two of the show’s biggest stars; they were a couple celebrating decades of shared memories, triumphs, and unwavering support. Their story isn’t about avoiding conflict; it’s about facing it together, a true, inspirational Hollywood ending that keeps getting better. They remain the gold standard for lasting love in an industry notorious for fleeting commitments.