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When you check out Bryton James from Young and Restless, you might think nothing can rattle this guy. Always rocking a smile, shining like a star. But guess what? He’s been through some serious stuff. He had a major heartbreak that flipped his world. So, stick around to get all the details about it.
What happened to Bryton James’ first marriage?
Bryton James, one of our favorites from “The Young and the Restless,” has been part of the show since 2004. But guess what? Behind that on-screen glam, he’s had his fair share of ups and downs.
One of the biggest struggles he had that hit him hard was his divorce from Ashley Leisinger, his partner of 7 long years. They first crossed paths when he was a mere 17-year-old rookie who just joined “The Young and the Restless.” But fate had a plan, apparently.
Now, rewind to their early days, a few months of dating bliss, James had to take a little break because, well, he was still living under the strict rulebook of his parents. Fast forward a bit to his early 20s, they rekindled the flame, and when James finally got his own place, he’s all like, “Move in with me, Ashley!” Soon after, they tied the knot on March 16, 2011, with none other than James’ co-star, Christian LeBlanc, playing the officiator.
While we thought everything was going smoothly, after just three short years, in 2014, their love story crashed and burned. Divorce papers were signed, and it left a lasting mark on James. This divorce really hit him hard and it changed his perception on marriage forever. In December 2021, he opened up all about it on the “State of Mind” podcast, hosted by the one and only “General Hospital” star Maurice Benard. They talked a lot about mental health and, of course, divorce, and that’s when Bernad said, “Some people who get divorced don’t want to get married again.” James who totally agreed said, “Yeah, I don’t think I would get married again because I have different ideas about the institution of marriage and where it comes from and what it’s about.”
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What about kids? No, that’s not in the cards for him yet either. In the podcast, James said, “I’ve always kind of known that I didn’t want to have children, but it hasn’t been something as concrete as it is now.” While he does appreciate the people who just know that they are meant to be a dad, that’s just not his thing. “I just know what it takes to enjoy life as much as I did. It’s a non-stop job,” he said.
Now, flash back to 2018, when James opened up to Soap Opera Digest about his parents sacrificing so much for him. He talked about how his dad gave up music to hold his family together. James knows he is going to leave a legacy with his character Devon Hamilton and there is no changing his mind on that. But hey, life goes on, and love takes unexpected turns. When Brytni Sarpy joined Y&R as Elena Dawson in 2019, James couldn’t help but fall in love with her. You know the classic case of co-stars turned lovebirds.
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They two totally hit off both on screen and off screen. While Elena and Devon’s chapter is over, in real life, James and Sarpy are still going strong. They even live together in a condo. So after 4 years of dating, maybe James has changed his views on marriage. He was very young when he got married and ended his relationship with Ashley. But now that he is a grown man, maybe he can do it right with the right person, his current girlfriend Sarpy.
What do you guys think? Will Sarpy and James be the endgame in real life? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.