CBS via Getty Heather Tom as 'The Young and the Restless' heroine Victoria Newman in 1992. "No one gets to slap Victor Newman," Tom, 49, tells PEOPLE when reminded of the memorable scene.

Tom started her soap career in 1990 on B&B ‘s sister show The Young and the Restless, playing Victoria. Her performance earned her two Daytime Emmys in 1993 and 1999.