Who is Harrison’s mother on The Young and the Restless? Character explored

The Young and the Restless is a fictional American TV show telecasted on CBS with lots of drama, romance, and rivalry. The long-running opera is set in Genoa City and revolves around the rivalry between the Abbott and Newman clans. First aired on 26 March 1973, the show has witnessed the entry & exit of various characters.

On March 1, 2021, viewers were introduced to Tara Locke as the wife of Ashland Locke and the mother of Harrison. Elizabeth Leiner plays the role of Tara Locke in The Young and the Restless. Tara had a relationship with Kyle Abbott, who is later revealed as Harrison's biological father in the daily soap.

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Tara Locke's storyline in The Young and the Restless

Tara is first mentioned in the show by Theo Vanderway during a meeting between him and Sally Spectra. Theo and Sally learn about the relationship between Kyle and Tara Locke and confront Kyle in the boardroom. They then share that they suspect he is the biological father of Tara's son, Harrison.

Kyle is then seen confronting Tara to know the truth, and she begs him to stop looking for answers. However, Kyle finds a striking similarity between Harrison and himself. He threatens Tara, saying that he will conduct a DNA test. With no choice left, Tara informs Kyle that he is the biological father of Harrison.

As Tara and Ashland appear in the city, a series of tense interactions ensue. Ashland is seen making a deal with Victor and Adam to sell Cyaxares and notices a heated exchange between Tara and Kyle. Tara warns Kyle to stay away from Harrison. Despite the efforts to hide the truth, Ashland learns that he is not Harrison's real father. Enraged, Ashland decides to call off the contract between him and Victor but suffers a heart attack.

As the drama continues, Ashland removes Tara from his will, which exposes Tara's manipulative side. She then begins committing financial fraud, hoping to stash away some money for her son Harrison. On August 6, 2021, she made her final appearance on the show and was arrested for fraud and embezzlement.

In the show, Summer and Kyle are currently having a custody battle over Harrison. However, Summer does not have the right to claim custody of Harrison since she is not his biological mother or legal guardian. This is why there are speculations that Tara Locke might re-enter the show to gain Harrison's parental rights. However, it is important to note that there is currently no official confirmation of the same.

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Who plays Tara Locke in The Young and the Restless?

Elizabeth Leiner made her first appearance in The Young and the Restless on March 1, 2021, portraying Tara Locke. The actress is known for her notable work in TV and feature films. Elizabeth has a master’s Degree in Literature and Social Work. Her work in Lifetime's Suburban Swingers Club and Hamlet & Hutch, starring opposite Burt Reynolds, gained her immense popularity.

In a 2021 interview with Soap Central, Elizabeth mentioned that she enjoyed playing Tara Locke and added:

"I mean, she made this decision to marry for status, money, and power, and the more I play her, the more I realize that she has zero regrets regarding that decision."

Elizabeth further expressed that Tara is fiercely protective and quite happy and satisfied with her life, which makes her a powerful woman.

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