The Young and the Restless actress Zuleyka Silver recently shared a behind-the-scenes confession that left fans talking. In a candid Instagram story, she opened up about accidentally memorizing the wrong episode due to a filming mix-up—while also shedding light on her ADHD struggles.
A Script Switch-Up Shocks Zuleyka
Zuleyka Silver, who plays Audra on The Young and the Restless, admitted to a rare on-set error. She had memorized an entirely different script, thinking it was for the correct day. Turns out, she had prepped Friday’s material for a shoot happening the next morning. A big oops!
The actress explained that the show was taping episodes out of order, which led to her confusion. She thought she had more time to rehearse, but quickly realized otherwise. Instead of panicking, Zuleyka regrouped, got back on track, and took her fans along for the ride with a smile.
The Young and the Restless: Owning Her ADHD Journey
What made her story even more personal was the revelation that she has ADHD. “It’s not something I really talk about a lot,” she shared, “but it’s very much a part of me.” Zuleyka explained how she’s created her own support system over the years, including a color-coded calendar and deadline reminders.
Back in college, she crafted routines to stay on time and organized. Even with those tools, she admitted that moments like this can still trip her up. But she reminded herself—and her fans—that one mistake doesn’t mean she isn’t managing her condition well. It just means she’s human.
Under Pressure, She Performs
Instead of letting the moment derail her, Zuleyka used it as motivation. “I work well under pressure,” she said, laughing about how she was talking through the problem instead of immediately fixing it. But even then, she knew she’d pull through—and she did.
Her confidence showed. She ended the video with a promise to “kill it tomorrow,” and that’s exactly what she did. Zuleyka’s commitment to her role, even with challenges behind the scenes, proves just how much heart she brings to The Young and the Restless.
Viewers flooded social media with support. Many with ADHD appreciated her honesty and vulnerability. It’s not often daytime stars speak so openly about their neurodiversity. Zuleyka’s moment of transparency turned into a powerful connection point for fans.
With this story, The Young and the Restless cast proves once again that off-screen realities matter just as much as the on-screen drama. And we can’t wait to see what Audra brings to Genoa City next! That’s all for now on The Young and the Restless. Stay tuned to Soap Opera Daily for more candid celeb moments and Y&R updates!
Zuleyka is very talented and beautiful and has many fans and is Y&R Family and handled the situation perfectly and did extremely well like a professional. She is someone who when she says something it is true and is an inspiration for other people who would give up and not live up to their potential.