Mackenzie Browning is a fictional character from the CBS soap opera
The Young and the Restless. The role was most recently portrayed by
Kelly Kruger, who portrayed the role from February 19, 2002, to July
1, 2003, and from March 28, 2018, to January 11, 2019. Previously, the
role was portrayed by Ashley Bashioum, Nicole Tarantini, Rachel Kimsey
and Clementine Ford.Mackenzie is the daughter of Brock Reynolds and
granddaughter of Katherine Chancellor. Much of her history revolves
around her role in the teen scene of the series, her romance with
Billy Abbott, and marriage to J.T. Hellstrom.Mackenzie is the daughter
of Brock Reynolds and granddaughter of Katherine Chancellor. Much of
her history revolves around her role in the teen scene of the series,
her romance with Billy Abbott, and marriage to J.T. Hellstrom.The
first actress to portray the character was Ashley Bashioum, who
debuted on March 18, 1999. In 2001, whilst Bashioum was battling
mononucleosis, the role was temporarily portrayed by Nicole Tarantini.
The following year, it was announced that Bashioum would be leaving
the role after she was unable to reach an agreement with the producers
over the negotiation of her contract. Bashioum last aired on February
15, 2002. The role was immediately recast with Kelly Kruger, who took
over on February 19, 2002. In 2003, Kruger was one of three actors let
go from the soap opera, with her last airdate on July 1, 2003.In 2004,
Bashioum was asked to reprise the role and returned on April 20.
However, after an additional year as the character, Bashioum was let
go and another immediate recast was named, Rachel Kimsey. Former
co-executive producer John F. Smith issued a statement explaining
Bashioum's exit, saying they decided to "move the story in a different
direction" and "Ashley's school schedule made it difficult". Her final
airdate was March 10, 2005, with Kimsey taking over on March 28.
Viewers were reportedly shocked at Bashioum's exit and against another
recast, also citing that Kimsey would have been a better recast for
Victoria Newman. In March 2006, it was announced that Kimsey had been
let go and there were no plans for another recast. She made her last
appearance on May 17, 2006. List of The Young and the Restless characters (1980s) Top Movies & Young Movies