Even soap stars can get starstruck — and that’s exactly what happened to Zuleyka Silver during a recent day on the set of The Young and the Restless.
The actress, who plays the ambitious Audra Charles, revealed she had a surreal moment when she came face-to-face with Hollywood icon Vivica A. Fox, who recently returned to Genoa City as Stephanie Simmons after three decades away.
For Silver, the experience was something she never expected.
A Childhood Star Standing Right Next to Her
Silver shared the memorable moment with fans on Instagram, posting photos of herself alongside Fox on the set.
The moment carried special meaning because Fox was someone Silver grew up watching.
She revealed that she and her sister were big fans of Fox in the classic romantic comedy Two Can Play That Game.
Seeing that same actress standing beside her in rehearsal felt almost surreal.
Silver even joked that every time she saw Fox on set, a famous line from the movie popped into her head — playfully calling out “Keith? Keeeeith?” just like fans remember from the film.
“Not On My 2026 Bingo Card”
The moment was so unexpected that Silver summed it up perfectly in her Instagram caption.
Sharing scenes with Vivica A. Fox, she wrote, was definitely “not on my 2026 bingo card.”
But it made the experience even more exciting.
Silver also highlighted a funny detail from the April 7 episode: Fox’s character accidentally called Audra by the name “Audrey” during one scene.
Silver laughed about it, joking that both she and her character are very used to correcting people when they get their name wrong.
Vivica A. Fox Responds
The admiration clearly went both ways.
Fox jumped into the comments of Silver’s post and left a sweet message of her own, writing that it was “a pleasure working with ya, dawling!”
The supportive exchange instantly delighted fans, who loved seeing the two actresses celebrate the moment together.
Fans Celebrate the On-Set Surprise
Fans and fellow actors quickly filled the comments with excitement.
Actress Sulem Calderon even called it an “iconic moment,” cheering Silver on and saying how proud she was to see the two sharing the screen.
Fox’s return has already created major buzz among viewers — especially with the dramatic storyline unfolding around Stephanie’s long-buried secrets.
A Comeback With Major Consequences
Vivica A. Fox’s return as Stephanie Simmons marks her first appearance in Genoa City in nearly 30 years.
And the storyline tied to her character could bring explosive consequences for several residents of Genoa City — including a twist that might send someone straight to the hospital.
With big secrets, shocking revelations, and unforgettable reunions both on and off the screen, The Young and the Restless is delivering exactly the kind of drama fans love.