Bryton James

Personal life James married Ashley Leisinger on March 16, 2011. The ceremony was officiated by his The Young and the Restless co-star Christian LeBlanc. In June 2014, James confirmed that he and Leisinger have since divorced but are still close friends. He began dating his co-star Brytni Sarpy in May 2019. In March 2025, James married Jahaira James. That October, he filed for divorce, which was finalized in March 2026.

James is best friends with his The Young and the Restless co-star Christel Khalil, saying about their friendship: "Christel and I have practically grown up together and have experienced some of the same things in our adult lives. We've always had each other's backs. I'm an only child and Christel is the closest thing I have to a sibling." James is the godfather to Khalil's oldest child, Michael Caden. He is also godfather to former The Young and the Restless co-star, Daniel Goddard's eldest son, Ford.

James is a spokesperson for many charitable organizations and founded RADDKids (Recording Artists, Actors, and Athletes Against Drunk Driving) in 1996. 2004–present The Young and the Restless Devon Hamilton Series regular 2009 The Intruders Cory Minor role 2010–2011 Zevo-3 Jason James/Z-Strap Voice, main role 2010 LEGO HERO Factory: Rise of the Rookies Surge Voice, television film 2010–2011 The Vampire Diaries Luka Martin Recurring, 7 episodes 2010–2013 Hero Factory Mark Surge Voice, miniseries

NAACP Image Award Outstanding Actor in a Daytime Drama Series The Young and the Restless

Daytime Emmy Award Outstanding Younger Actor in a Drama Series The Young and the Restless

NAACP Image Award Outstanding Actor in a Daytime Drama Series The Young and the Restless

Daytime Emmy Award Outstanding Younger Actor in a Drama Series The Young and the Restless

NAACP Image Award Outstanding Actor in a Daytime Drama Series The Young and the Restless

Daytime Emmy Award Outstanding Younger Actor in a Drama Series The Young and the Restless

NAACP Image Award Outstanding Actor in a Daytime Drama Series The Young and the Restless

Daytime Emmy Award Outstanding Younger Actor in a Drama Series The Young and the Restless

NAACP Image Award Outstanding Actor in a Daytime Drama Series The Young and the Restless

NAACP Image Award Outstanding Actor in a Daytime Drama Series The Young and the Restless

NAACP Image Award Outstanding Actor in a Daytime Drama Series The Young and the Restless

Daytime Emmy Award Outstanding Younger Actor in a Drama Series The Young and the Restless

Daytime Emmy Award Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series The Young and the Restless

Daytime Emmy Award Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series The Young and the Restless

Daytime Emmy Award Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series The Young and the Restless

Daytime Emmy Award Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series The Young and the Restless

Soap Awards France Best International Actor The Young and the Restless

Daytime Emmy Award Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series The Young and the Restless

Daytime Emmy Award Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series The Young and the Restless