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The Bold and the Beautiful is a soap opera created by William J. Bell and Lee Phillip Bell. It was a sister show of The Young and the Restless and the two shows have had many crossovers. The show is set in Los Angeles, California, and revolves around the complicated lives of the Forrester family and their fashion-designing business. It is one of the most viewed shows all over the world and is an iconic soap opera. It has won a record 77 Daytime Emmy Awards, with wins in the Outstanding Drama Series category in 2009, 2010, and 2011. Here are 10 times when the show won the Daytime Emmy Award in various categories.
John McCook for Eric Forrester, Susan Flannery for Stephanie Forrester, and other times The Bold and the Beautiful won the Daytime Emmy Award
1. Scott Clifton – Liam Spencer
Scott Clifton has given a memorable performance as Liam Spencer in The Bold and the Beautiful, over the years. His character was introduced in 2010 as the long-lost son of media industry mogul, Bill Spencer Jr. The character is known for his long and complex love triangle with other characters like Hope Logan and Steffy Forrester. Scott Clifton’s performance as Liam Spencer was appreciated by critics and fans alike, who liked the actor’s portrayal of complex emotions. For his performance, therefore, Scott Clifton won the Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Younger Actor in a Drama in 2011. He even got nominated for the Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series category in 2014 and 2015 and won the category in 2013. Further, Clifton’s celebrated performance also won him the Daytime Emmy Award in the Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series category in 2017.
2. John McCook – Eric Forrester
John McCook is known for playing the character of Eric Forrester on The Bold and the Beautiful. John McCook’s character, Eric Forrester, is one of the key characters of the soap opera and was first introduced in 1987 when the show began. Eric Forrester is introduced as the co-founder of the Los Angeles-based fashion house, Forrester Creations. Eric is the lead designer and together with his wife, Stephanie, he has five children. However, over the years, Eric divorced Stephanie and was involved with many women like Beth Logan, Sheila Carter, and more. John McCook’s performance was appreciated by fans and critics alike and the actor won the Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series in 2022. Previously, he had been nominated in the same category in 2001, 2012, and 2018.
3. Thorsten Kaye – Ridge Forrester
Thorsten Kaye is known for his portrayal of Ridge Forrester in The Bold and the Beautiful. Ridge Forrester was first introduced in the soap opera in 1987 and has been one of the central characters of the show since its beginning. The role was earlier played by Ronn Moss and then briefly by Lane Davies. After their departure, Thorsten Kaye has portrayed Ridge Forrester since 2013. Forrester is a flamboyant designer who is introduced as Eric Forrester’s son and the CEO of Forrester Creations. However, it is later revealed that he is not Eric’s son but is the son of shipping tycoon, Massimo Marone. Kaye’s dedicated performance was applauded by fans and critics and he won the Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series in 2024, even though he had received a nomination previously in the same category in 2020.
4. Susan Flannery – Stephanie Forrester
Susan Flannery is a well-known name in the world of The Bold and the Beautiful as the actress is known for playing the central role of Stephanie Forrester in the series. First introduced in 1987 when the series began, Stephanie Forrester is a strong and ambitious woman who was first married to Eric Forrester and co-created Forrester Creations. The character is iconic to the series and is known for her long-standing rivalry with Brooke Logan, who wooed Eric Forrester. Apart from her, Stephanie Forrester also has feuds with Beth Logan, Sally Spectra, and others. Susan Flannery’s portrayal of the character is a cornerstone of the show and when the actress decided to quit, the character of Stephanie also died of lung cancer in the show. Susan has a record number of nominations at the Daytime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series and has been nominated from 2000-2003, 2005-2006, 2009, and 2011. Out of which, the actress won the honor in 2000, 2002, and 2003.
5. Heather Tom – Katie Logan Spencer
Heather Tom is known for playing the role of Katie Logan Spencer in the show, The Bold and the Beautiful, since 2007. The character of Katie Logan Spencer was first introduced in 1987 and was portrayed by Nancy Sloan till 2004. However, Heather Tom continued to play the role since 2007. The actress has garnered favor from fans and critics for her portrayal. Her character, Katie Logan Spencer, is the younger sister of Storm, Brooke, and Donna Logan. Her character is known for her relationship with Bill Spencer Jr and has undergone various trials and tribulations throughout the series. Heather Tom was nominated at the Daytime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series in 2012, 2013, 2017, and 2020. The actress won the award in the same category in 2012 and 2020.
6. Katherine Kelly Lang – Brooke Logan
Katherine Kelly Lang is another iconic actress associated with the show, The Bold and the Beautiful, since the beginning. The actress has been known for playing the character of Brooke Logan since 1987 when it was first introduced. Brooke Logan is a fiery and manipulative character and is known for her scheming ways and being the quintessential vixen on the show. The character is famous for her long-standing rivalry with Stephanie Forrester over her husband, Eric Forrester, whom she has married multiple times. Apart from him, Brooke Logan is also known for her multi-decade love story with Ridge Forrester, whom she also married multiple times. Katherine Kelly Lang has embodied the character and is a fan and critics’ favorite. She won the Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series in 2014, and she was also nominated in the same category in 2020.
7. Jacqueline MacInnes Wood – Steffy Forrester
Jacqueline MacInnes Wood is known for portraying the role of Steffy Forrester in the show, The Bold and the Beautiful. The character was introduced as the daughter of the famous couple, Ridge Forrester and Taylor Hayes and she also has a twin sister, Phoebe. Her character was first introduced as a minor and then Jacqueline MacInnes Wood portrayed the role. Steffy Forrester’s character is known for being fiery, bitchy, scheming, and being a diva. The character has also gone through various traumas throughout the show and is strong-willed. Steffy Forrester is also known for her relationships with Bill Spencer, Wyatt Spencer, and others. Wood’s portrayal won the approval of fans and critics. The actress won the prestigious Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series in 2019.
8. Ian Buchanan – James Warwick
Ian Buchanan is known for playing the role of James Warwick in the show, The Bold and the Beautiful. The character was introduced in the show as a doctor and a world-renowned psychiatrist. His arrival in Los Angeles in 1993 was as Taylor Hayes’s former professor. The character has a lot of relationships and affairs throughout the show, especially with his client, Taylor Hayes, and is a notable supporting character. Ian Buchanan played the role to critical and viewers’ acclaim, even though he played the character irregularly throughout the show. He was nominated multiple times for the Daytime Emmy Award in the Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series category from 1994-1998, out of which, he won in the same category in 1997.
9. Justin Torkildsen – Rick Forrester
Justin Torkildsen is known for playing the character of Rick Forrester, in the show, The Bold and the Beautiful. The soap opera first introduced the character of Rick Forrester in 1990. The character is the son of Brooke Logan and Eric Forrester. The character has been played by many different actors and Justin Torkildsen played the role from 1999 to 2006. The character of Rick Forrester is known for being jealous, especially of Ridge Forrester, who is the heir apparent of Forrester Creations. The character is known for his intense revenge schemes against Ridge and for seducing his two daughters, Phoebe and Steffy, and then their mother and Ridge’s ex-wife, Taylor. Torkildsen’s portrayal won the approval of the viewers and critics and the actor was nominated at the Daytime Emmy Awards for the Outstanding Younger Actor in a Drama Series category in 2001 and 2002, out of which, Justin won in the same category in 2001.
10. Jennifer Finnigan – Bridget Forrester
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Jennifer Finnigan is known for playing the role of Bridget Forrester in the show, The Bold and the Beautiful. The character was first introduced in 1987, as the daughter of Brooke Logan and Eric Forrester. The character was originally played by many child actresses and Jennifer Finnigan played the role from 2000 to 2004. Bridget was shown to be a rebellious teenager growing up and is known for keeping her family as her priority. The character is shown to be a doctor as she has a nurturing side to her. Jennifer Finnigan played the role to viewers' and critics’ approval and was nominated and won the Daytime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Younger Actress in a Drama Series in 2002, 2003, and 2004.
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