The Young and the Restless star Elizabeth Hedrickson has portrayed Chloe on the soap for years. However, this year, Hendrickson took on a whole new role at the CBS daytime drama—directing. Soap Hub‘s Tina Charles and Rachel Dillin caught up with the new director, and she told us about the things she’s learned since going behind the camera.

Key Takeaways

• Elizabeth Hendrickson, long known as Chloe on The Young and the Restless, stepped into a new creative role behind the camera as a director.
• She shared that her decision to direct came from a “what do you have to lose?” mindset after years of experience on set.
• Hendrickson’s first directing assignment included working with Y&R icons like Eric Braeden, Melody Thomas Scott, and Peter Bergman.
• The actress-turned-director reflected on how her quiet dream of directing evolved into a fulfilling new chapter in her career.
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Elizabeth Hendrickson Takes on Directing

“What do you have to lose?” Hendrickson asked as she explained how she got into directing after so many years of acting on soap operas. From her first day directing Eric Braeden (Victor), Melody Thomas Scott (Nikki), Peter Bergman (Jack), and more, the actress-turned-director shared insights into how her quiet dream became a big reality. Check out the full interview below, and see our list of Daytime Emmy 2025 winners.