In an unexpected twist that’s sending shockwaves through fans of The Bold and the Beautiful (B&B) and The Young and the Restless (Y&R), two beloved soap stars—Romy Park and Michael Graziadei—have forged an unlikely friendship, all thanks to an adorable furry friend.
A Heartwarming Connection Over Dogs
Romy Park, known for her role on B&B, recently shared a heartwarming story with her followers on Instagram that reveals how a simple encounter with a puppy brought her together with Graziadei, who stars on Y&R. Park opened up about the sweet moment, sharing photos of herself and Graziadei grinning from ear to ear as they snuggled with an irresistibly cute Pomeranian.
One of the photos shows Graziadei bonding with the pup, while another captures the two stars smiling side-by-side, clearly smitten by the little dog. And it’s no wonder—they both share an undeniable love for animals.
How It All Began
Despite working on the same CBS studio lot, Park and Graziadei had never met—until this furry encounter. As Park explained, she was aware that her close friends, Michael and Krista Dane King, had a friend working on Y&R, but the chances of the two stars crossing paths seemed slim, given their busy schedules.
That all changed when Park spotted Graziadei with his new Pomeranian, Poppy. Having been a Pomeranian mom twice herself, Park couldn’t resist stopping him to share in the joy of a fellow dog lover. “I knew I had to take a photo,” Park revealed in her Instagram post, which also explained that Graziadei gave his consent before the image made its way online. What Park didn’t realize at the time was that Graziadei was already following their mutual friends on Instagram, which helped spark this newfound connection.
“I never would have met Michael if it weren’t for this adorable little Pom,” Park said. “Dogs really do bring people together.”
A Love for Animals
Park’s emotional bond with animals runs deep. In a touching Instagram Reel, the actress shared a video of herself cuddling with another dog, and she couldn’t help but get a little emotional. The experience reminded her of her beloved dog, Bear, who she lost recently. “Got a blast of love today. Isn’t she precious? The last dog I held in a ballet studio was my Bear, so I got a little emotional,” Park wrote in the post.
Her heartfelt tribute to her lost pet resonated deeply with her fans, many of whom expressed their own love for animals. “My heart goes out to you. I lost my beautiful Finnegan almost 2 years ago. His anniversary is January 11th. I miss him so,” one fan commented. Another wrote, “Omg, the sweetest 🥰🥰.”
A Friendship Forged by Fate (and Furry Friends)
Fans of both B&B and Y&R were left in awe of this unexpected connection. What began as a chance encounter over a puppy has blossomed into a sweet, unexpected friendship between two soap stars who never would have met otherwise.
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