J. T. Hellstrom

In-universe information
In-universe information
Other names	Jeffrey Todd Hellstrom
Occupation	Forensic accountant; Business executive; Private investigator;
Parents	Tom Hellstrom; Martha Hellstrom;
Wife	Victoria Newman (2008–10); Mackenzie Browning (2010–);
Sons	Reed Hellstrom; Dylan Hellstrom;
Daughters	Becca Hellstrom
Aunts	Frieda
First cousins	Grant

J. T. Hellstrom
J. T. Hellstrom
The Young and the Restless character
Portrayed by	Thad Luckinbill
Duration	1999–2010; 2017–2019; 2023;
First appearance	August 27, 1999
Last appearance	May 2, 2023
Classification	Former; guest
Created by	Kay Alden
Introduced by	William J. Bell and Edward J. Scott (1999); Mal Young (2017); Anthony Morina and Josh Griffith (2019); Josh Griffith (2023);
Other names	Jeffrey Todd Hellstrom
In-universe information
Other names	Jeffrey Todd Hellstrom
Occupation	Forensic accountant; Business executive; Private investigator;
Parents	Tom Hellstrom; Martha Hellstrom;
Wife	Victoria Newman (2008–10); Mackenzie Browning (2010–);
Sons	Reed Hellstrom; Dylan Hellstrom;
Daughters	Becca Hellstrom
Aunts	Frieda
First cousins	Grant

J. T. Hellstrom is a fictional character from The Young and the Restless, an American soap opera on the CBS network. The role was portrayed by actor Thad Luckinbill from August 27, 1999, to November 5, 2010. Luckinbill originally appeared on a recurring basis until he was put on contract in November 2002. On November 3, 2017, it was announced that Luckinbill would reprise the role of J.T., beginning December 12, 2017. Luckinbill exited on April 16, 2018, when the character was presumed dead. In February 2019, it was reported that Luckinbill would once again be returning to the show. He returned during the final moments of the March 19, 2019, episode to reveal he had not died. He later departed on March 28, 2019. On March 24, 2023, it was announced that Luckinbill would reprise the role of J.T. for a one-time special guest appearance on May 2, 2023.

J. T. Hellstrom is introduced as a high school friend of Billy Abbott, Raul Guittierez, Mackenzie Browning, Brittany Hodges and Rianna Miner. He has a reputation as a ladies' man. He is best known for his controversial relationship with Colleen Carlton, as well as his relationships with Mackenzie and Victoria Newman.