The Young and the Restless Alum Brenda Dickson Arrested on Misdemeanor Battery Charge

Former The Young and the Restless star Brenda Dickson was arrested earlier this month on a misdemeanor battery charge following an alleged incident in Hollywood.

According to TMZand information from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Office, Dickson was arrested and booked on July 9, 2026, before being released later that day on her own recognizance.

The actress is best known for playing Jill Foster Abbott on The Young and the Restless.

Law enforcement sources told TMZ that LAPD officers responded to a battery investigation on the night of July 8 after receiving reports that Dickson had allegedly assaulted another person. Authorities have not disclosed the identity of the alleged victim, the nature of their relationship with Dickson, or what led to the incident.

Dickson is best known for portraying Jill Foster Abbott on The Young and the Restless from 1973 to 1980 and again from 1983 to 1987. She also appeared in television series including Falcon Crest, The FBI, Love, American Style, and Men at Law. TMZ reported that it contacted Dickson for comment, but no public response had been issued at the time of publication.