The Young and the Restless star Camryn Grimes, aka Mariah Copeland, went the unconventional route when her baby was born. She and her fiancé, Brock Powell, welcomed their baby boy in December 2023. The duo knew they wanted to give him a special name and opted for a name that reflected their adventurous spirit. Grimes and Powell eventually settled on “Bridger Elias Foster.” Take a plunge and learn the story and controversy behind it!
Don’t Mess With Mama!
In an interview with Soap Opera Digest, the Young and the Restless actress opened up about adjusting to motherhood. Grimes also touched upon how she and her partner decided on the name Bridger. Well, she couldn’t pinpoint exactly when the name first came to her. However, the star recalled jotting it down on a list on her phone.
Moreover, Camryn herself grew up with a name that stood out. So, she wanted her son to have something unique as well, and Powell was fully on board with the idea. When the CBS soap diva looked into the meaning behind the name, she came across Bridger. It was linked to Bridger, Montana, named after a famous adventurer and pioneer.
Additionally, Grimes’ father hails from Montana, which made her feel the name carried the right energy for her little boy. “That’s the kind of energy I want for my kid,” she explained, adding that they both quickly agreed it was perfect. However, not everyone on social media agreed, and Camryn faced some harsh comments online. Some people even called the name “ugly” and “stupid.”
Despite generally avoiding online negativity, Grimes felt compelled to address the online hate on X/ Twitter. Furthermore, Grimes switched her protective mama mode on and clapped back at the critics. She said it takes a real jerk to comment like that about a baby. Camryn’s fans appreciated her for standing her ground and showing her protective instincts as a new mom.
After all, everyone’s entitled to choose the name that feels right for their child, right? As for her character, Mariah, there’s plenty more drama ahead in Genoa City, with the storyline surrounding Sharon spicing up! Stay glued to Soap Opera Daily for more The Young and the Restless celeb updates!
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