Is there anything more heartwarming than a daddy-daughter dance? Melissa Ordway, known for her role as Abby on The Young and the Restless, recently shared a precious moment from her family life, capturing her husband, Justin Gaston, taking their two daughters, Olivia (9) and Sophie (7), to a magical daddy-daughter dance. The video, set to the romantic tune of Taylor Swift’s “Love Story,” takes us through a tender evening filled with love, smiles, and a touch of nostalgia.
The scene begins with Sophie getting her nails and hair done, all ready for the evening. She descends the stairs in a stunning white dress, where her father awaits with a bouquet of flowers and a loving kiss. Olivia follows, receiving the same sweet gesture. The father-daughter bond is clear as he gently places corsages on their wrists, kisses their hands, and watches as they pin a boutonnière to his jacket. After a few joyful twirls, the trio heads to the car, ready for the dance, with the girls beaming beside their adoring dad.
Naturally, the comments on Ordway’s post overflowed with affection, with fans and Y&R co-stars like Susan Walters, Michelle Stafford, and Tracy Bregman all gushing over the sweet family moment. Gaston, a former model turned musician and actor, even chimed in with a series of crying face emojis, to which Ordway lovingly responded, “Sweetest dad.”
For those who don’t know, Justin Gaston first gained fame as the male lead in Taylor Swift’s “Love Story” music video back in 2008. The video won multiple awards, including Video of the Year at the CMT Music Awards, cementing Gaston’s place in pop culture history. His real-life role as a loving father is now winning hearts, too.