The Bold and the Beautiful
The Bold and the Beautiful is a daytime soap opera that premiered on March 23, 1987, on CBS television in Los Angeles and follows the Forrester family, their fashion house Forrester Creations, and many other characters connected to both shows.
| Character | Actor | Description/Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Thorne Forrester | Winsor Harmon | Returns in an episode dedicated to Brooke Logan, potential return discussed |
| Brooke Logan | Katherine Kelly Lang | Original cast member, plays Brooke Logan, one of the show’s central characters |
| Ridge Forrester | Ronn Moss | Portrays Ridge Forrester, an iconic character known for his portrayal and music career |
| Sheila Carter | Tracey E. Bregman | Sheila’s return to Genoa City and potential confrontations with Lauren mentioned |
| Eric Forrester | John McCook | Portrays Eric Forrester, head of Forrester Creations, expressed desire to continue in the role |
| Shauna Forrester | Ashlyn Pearce | Formerly portrayed Aly Forrester, active in online gaming and acting, known for her athleticism |
| Morgan DeWitt | Sarah Buxton | Former character, known for her involvement with Ridge Forrester |
| Jack Abbott | Peter Bergman | Switched from “The Young and the Restless,” known for family feuds and romantic entanglements |
| Phyllis Summers | Susan Seaforth Hayes | New arrival to Los Angeles, potential for power struggles in the fashion industry |
| Tim Reid | Aaron Lustig | Recently returned as Dr. Tim Reid on “The Young and the Restless,” anticipated to make an appearance |
Winsor Harmon returned to B&B this week in an episode dedicated to Brooke Logan (Katherine Kelly Lang). When speaking with Soap Central about his return, Winsor discussed some of his favorite memories on B&B and whether or not he might return permanently.
Jeff Trachta gave him his role of Thorne Forrester on General Hospital for 20 years until 1996 when Forrester Creations took on its main rival: Sally Spectra of Spectra Fashions.
Katherine Kelly Lang hails from California and has been with The Bold and the Beautiful since its launch. As one of its original cast members still performing on-screen (she plays Brooke Logan), Katherine Kelly Lang remains one of the few original members still appearing.
Brooke Logan is Storm and Beth Logan’s daughter. She works at Ruth Wilson’s catering company and frequently provides the Forrester family with services. Brooke also competes in endurance races. Brooke shares an intimate bond with Bill (Grant Chambers), though their marriage has begun to unravel; when Brooke meets Ridge she finds herself drawn towards him intensely.
Ronn Moss is an esteemed actor and musician best known for his iconic portrayal of Ridge Forrester on CBS daytime drama The Bold and the Beautiful. Additionally, Moss served as lead guitarist of Player rock band which enjoyed one number-one hit called “Baby Come Back.”
B&B first debuted on March 23, 1987, and has been simulcast with The Young and the Restless since 1990, regularly featuring characters from both shows. Filming takes place at CBS Studios in Los Angeles under William J. Bell and Lee Phillip Bell’s production direction.
Now that Sheila Carter has returned to Genoa City, it was inevitable she would run into one of her former adversaries; and that is precisely what happened on Monday’s Halloween-themed episode.
Fans are delighted that Sheila is back, as many anticipate seeing Sheila and Lauren face off again. But is Sheila here for good? In 1983, the actress also read for Patty Williams’ role on Y&R; She left that series in 1995 but occasionally made guest appearances on B&B after that.
John McCook has played Eric Forrester since The Bold and the Beautiful premiered on television in 1987, and recently revealed that he wants to continue portraying this role as long as his health permits.
As head of Forrester Creations, Eric faces numerous difficulties as head. These include rivalry from Spectra Fashions and family disputes. Additionally, his turbulent love life includes marriages to Stephanie, Brooke, Sheila Carter, Donna Logan and Quinn Fuller; additionally, his microcephalic daughter Angela reappears to cause him immense difficulty; nevertheless, he finds comfort and relief through their relationship.
Ashlyn Pearce earned Emmy consideration as Alexandria “Aly” Forrester on B&B from 2013 to 2015. Additionally, she attracted massive online audiences via her gameplay live streams on YouTube and Twitch.
She has appeared in various TV series, such as Salem and Hand of God, as an actress, gaming, and horseback rider.
She often appears as a guest model on The Price Is Right; B&B cast members frequently appear as guest models on this show. With a striking athletic physique and outstanding acting and singing talents, she adores her dog Gigi and treasures every second spent with him!
Morgan was a Forrester model who became involved with Ridge, the son of Forrester boss Stephanie Forrester. Unfortunately, she became pregnant by him and confided to Stephanie who encouraged her to have an abortion to protect the Forrester brand.
Buxton first appeared on The Bold and the Beautiful between 2000-2001 and returned in 2005 as an ongoing regular character. Additionally, she has made multiple guest appearances on General Hospital. Set in Los Angeles’ fashion industry, The Bold and the Beautiful has aired 8,734 episodes and won 100 Daytime Emmy awards since its premiere back in 1993 – recently renewed by CBS for two more years!
Peter Bergman made a switch from ABC soap opera All My Children and The Young and the Restless to CBS soap opera The Bold and the Beautiful as Jack Abbott – his family feuds are ongoing against Victor Newman, while he has romanced Diane Jenkins, Nikki Newman, and Sharon Newman respectively.
Dominick Marone unexpectedly interrupted a taping of The Price Is Right (recorded in Studio 33 while Young and Restless was recorded nearby in Studio 31) on March 6, to model bridal wear for Bridget Forrester – during which one contestant won an entire Showcase package!
Phyllis might not be the most celebrated arrival to Los Angeles, but she would make for an exceptional redhead. An Emmy winner could use her time here to do battle against Diane and regain power in the fashion industry.
Should Ridge and Brooke reconnect again (after her Diane vendetta), Brooke wouldn’t mind seeing their mother bond with another blonde; both can empathize with each other as they both share similar pain.
B&B first premiered on March 23, 1987, and features the Forrester family and their fashion house, Forrester Creations. As with its sibling show The Young and the Restless, many characters from both shows have crossed over over time.
Aaron Lustig recently returned to Y&R as Dr. Tim Reid, Phyllis Summers’ therapist. Filming started on May 30 and it is anticipated that Lustig will make an appearance of six episodes or so. Additionally, Lustig boasts an extensive resume in primetime television and feature films. Learn more about him here.