Eileen Davidson, who has played Ashley Abbott on ... She departed The Young and the Restless from 1988-1999, during which time Brenda Epperson and Shari Shattuck took over the role.

The tension was so thick, you could've cut it with a knife when Eileen Davidson ... upon her departure, with Brenda Epperson and Shari Shattuck, then brought Davidson back at the first opportunity.) ...

When Eileen Davidson left The Young and the Restless ... I realized I couldn’t return to Young and Restless since Brenda Epperson had stepped in as Ashley. Then came Santa Barbara’s offer.” ...