‘The Young and the Restless’: Who Is Cait Fairbanks Dating?
The Young and the Restless star Cait Fairbanks has a big week. On May 16th, she and co-star Camryn Grimes will make history when their characters become the first same-sex marriage on the show. As Fairbanks’ character Tessa Porter preps to walk down the aisle, let’s look at the actor’s personal life.
‘The Young and the Restless’ star Cait Fairbanks is dating a fellow musician
Fairbanks gained a large fan base with her The Young and the Restless debut in 2017. The actor won viewers over with her portrayal of Tessa. Tessa’s journey saw her become one of Genoa City’s top musicians and find love when she least expected it.
Tessa’s romance with Mariah Copeland was a huge storyline for the soap opera. Fans applauded the show’s decision to write a same-sex couple, and Tessa and Mariah became a famous couple. Tessa’s ready to settle down and plan a future with Mariah.
As for Fairbanks, the actor’s found happiness in real-life. According to the actor’s Instagram page, she’s currently in a relationship with musician Jay Rudolph. The couple reportedly began dating in 2021 and keep their relationship private, although occasionally, they’ll post photos on social media.
Cait Fairbanks previously dated ‘Days of Our Lives’ star Zach Tinker
Before dating Rudolph, Fairbanks dated Days of Our Lives star Zach Tinker. Fairbanks and Tinker’s relationship began in 2019 when they were on The Young and the Restless. Tinker played Fen Baldwin, son of Michael Baldwin (Christian LeBlanc) and Lauren Fenmore (Tracey E. Bregman).
Fairbanks and Tinker became soap opera’s cutest real-life couple. The two often posted Instagram photos on vacation or hanging out at their house. Unfortunately, like many real-life soap couples, Fairbanks and Tinker split up in 2020.
The actor says she’s lucky to have a friend like Camryn Grimes
Out of all of Fairbanks’ relationships, her onscreen one on The Young and the Restless is the most special. For over five years, fans have watched the obstacles thrown in Tessa and Mariah’s way. The chemistry between Tessa and Mariah was sensed by viewers long before the kiss that sparked the Teriah romance.
Fairbanks credits her real-life friendship with Grimes for the success of Teriah. In an interview with Soaps.com, Fairbanks talked about her bond with Grimes. “We hit it off immediately, which was important because we had to sort of figure out how to find the truth in Mariah and Tessa’s relationship.”
Fairbanks says she’s lucky because her and Grimes’ onscreen connection transcended into real life. “The more time we spent together, the more we realized that we had the same sense of humor and were just sort of on the same wavelength.”
The women’s bond and sense of humor have been showcased onscreen. While Tessa and Mariah’s wedding will be a fun vibe, it’ll also be emotional. Tears will be shed as the women say their vows and embark on a new journey as newlyweds. What happens next is unknown, but fans are ready for the next chapter in Teriah’s story.
