The Bold And The Beautiful cast 2023: New, leaving, and returning characters
THE BOLD And The Beautiful first premiered in 1987 and has since released over 8,000 episodes.
During that time, many characters have come and gone, but the drama will always continue.
Who is in the 2023 cast of The Bold And The Beautiful?
Returning
Tedd King as Jack Finnegan
Ted King is a Daytime Emmy winner for Outstanding Guest Actor on The Bold And The Beautiful.
On July 6, 2022, he returned as Jack Finnegan who shows up looking for answers regarding his “late” son.
Throughout the series, Finnegan welcomed an illegitimate child with Sheila Carter.
Naomi Matsuda as Li Finnegan
Naomi Matsuda is a Japanese-American actress who has starred in The Bold and the Beautiful since August 2, 2021.
She plays Jack Finnegan's estranged wife.
Matthew Atkinson as Thomas Forrester
Matthew Atkinson returns in the 36th season to portray the prodigal son, Thomas Forrester.
Over the years, the role has been portrayed by Drew Tyler Bell, Adam Gregory, and Pierson Fodé.
Atkinson took over the role in 2019.
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The character has come across much drama during his time on the show such as being marooned on a desert island and being held hostage.
Henry Joseph Samiri as Douglas Forrester
Henry Joseph Samiri is back as young Douglas Forrester - son of Thomas Forrester.
According to , he was briefly replaced by Django Ferri in October 2022 due to a scheduling conflict.
He had been filming for a new show, The Watchful Eye, in Vancouver.
Samiri first started portraying the character back in March 2019.
Katrina Bowden as Flo Fulton Logan
Katrina Bowden is returning to portray Flo Fulton Logan.
Flo is the daughter of Shauna Fulton and the late Storm Logan.
She arrived on the scene in 2019 posing as the mom of Beth Spencer.
During her time in The Bold And The Beautiful, Flo has donated a kidney, been knocked unconscious, and been kidnapped.
In 2021, Flo disappeared from screens but returned in 2022.
Darin Brooks as Wyatt Spencer
Darin Brooks is returning to portray Wyatt Spencer, the previously unknown oldest son of Bill Spencer, Jr, and Quinn Fuller.
The character was first introduced on June 21, 2013.
Throughout his appearance on the show, Spencer was married to Hope Logan and Steffy Forrester.
Kimberlin Brown as Sheila Carter
Kimberlin Brown is returning this season to portray the controversial Sheila Carter.
In the past, Sheila has done many questionable things, including holding the Forresters and James at gunpoint.
Her cruelty has no bounds, even when it comes to her own son Finn.
During the April 1, 2022, episode, she intended to kill Finn's wife, Steffy Forrester.
However, Finn and Steffy ended up in Sheila's crosshairs and gravely injured.
For the crime, Sheila was locked up by the police, however, Sheila is set to escape prison in June 2023.
Scott Clifton as Liam Spencer III
Scott Clifton is back as Liam Spencer III, Hope's husband.
Over the past few seasons, fans have seen Liam try to do better by his wife but a one-night stand with Steffy caused even more drama and ultimately led to another paternity test.
The character was first introduced in 2010.
Don Diamont as Bill Spencer Jr.
Don Diamont is returning to portray Bill Spencer Jr, the previously unknown son of Bill Spencer Sr.
The character was first introduced in 2009.
Delon de Metz as Zende Forrester Dominguez
Delon de Metz is back as Zende Forrester Dominguez, the son of Kristen Forrester and Tony Dominguez.
The character was first introduced in 2001 and was previously played by Daniel Smith and Rome Flynn.
Delon's character took a few breaks throughout the series, however, in 2020, Zende returned and has been on the show since.
Jennifer Gareis as Donna Logan
Jennifer Gareis is returning to portray Donna Logan.
The character was introduced in 1987 and was previously played by Carrie Mitchum.
On the June 14, 2023, episode, Gareis reprised her role as Donna.
Thorsten Kaye as Ridge Forrester
Thorsten Kaye plays Ridge Forrester in The Bold And The Beautiful.
The character was first introduced in 1987 and was previously played by Ronn Moss.
Forrester has had four kids throughout the show: Thomas Hamilton Forrester, Stephanie, Phoebe, and RJ Forrester Jr.
Katherine Kelly Lang as Brooke Logan
Katherine Kelly Lang is returning to portray Brooke Logan.
Brooke is part of the original four central characters and has been portrayed by Lang since the show debuted in 1987.
Throughout the show, her character has been legally married over 20 times.
John McCook as Eric Forrester
John McCook is returning to portray Eric Forrester.
Like Brooke, Eric is also one of the original characters that were first introduced in 1987 and have been played by McCook since.
Alley Mills as Pamela Douglas
Alley Mills portrays Pamela Douglas, the sister of Stephanie Forrester.
The character was first introduced in 2006 and has been played by Mills since.
Annika Noelle as Hope Logan
Annika Noelle is back as Hope Logan, the daughter of Brooke Logan and Deacon Sharpe.
The character was first introduced in 2002 and was previously played by Rachel and Amanda Pace.
Lawrence Saint-Victor as Carter Walton
Lawrence Saint-Victor plays a wedding officiated named Carter Walton in the soap.
The role was first introduced in 2013.
Throughout the show, Saint-Victor's character has been in a love triangle with Quinn Forrester and Paris Buckingham.
Heather Tom as Katie Logan
Heather Tom is back to portray Kate Logan.
She is the ex-wife of Bill Spencer Jr and Thorne Forrester.
Jacqueline MacInnes Wood as Steffy Forrester
Jacqueline MacInnes Wood is returning to portray Steffy Forrester, who shares a child with Finn.
The character was first introduced in 1999 and was previously portrayed by Alex Hoover.
Diamond White as Paris Buckingham
Diamond White is back to play Paris Buckingham.
Paris is the daughter of Reese Buckingham and the younger sister of Zoe Buckingham.
Ashley Jones as Bridget Forrester
Ashley Jones is returning this season to portray Bridget Forrester, the daughter of Brooke Logan and Eric Forrester.
The character was first introduced in 1992 as an infant.
Tanner Novlan as Dr John 'Finn' Finnegan
Tanner Novlan, who famously portrays Shiela's son Finn, will also be coming back for another season of B&B.
While he appeared in 2022, he was only seen for a short period of time before he was shot and seemingly killed by his mother in the Friday, April 1, 2022, episode.
Despite his supposed death at the time, many fans believed that he might still be alive.
The fan speculation turned out to be true, as Finn narrowly survived being murdered by his own mother.
While stopping by The Talk on Wednesday, May 23, Tanner Novlan spoiled the news of Finn's return.
Patrick Duffy as Stephen Logan
Patrick Duffy originally played Stephen Logan from 2006 to 2011.
He will be returning as the father of Brooke, Donna Logan, and Katie with a new girlfriend to show off.
Denise Richards as Shauna Fulton
Denise Richards first joined the show on April 4, 2019, as Flo Fulton's mother, Shauna.
After taking a brief hiatus, Richards reprised her role in October 2022.
New
Cassandra Creech as Dr Grace Buckingham
New this season is Cassandra Creech who is playing the role of Grace Buckingham.
The character was first introduced in January 2022.
Grace plays a cardiologist and the mother of Paris and Zoe Buckingham.
Linda Purl as Lucy
Linda Purl is joining the show as Stephen Logan's new girlfriend, Lucy.
Much to fans' excitement, she is actually dating her fellow actor, Patrick Duffy, in real-life.
Joshua Hoffman as RJ Forrester
In March 2023, it was announced that actor Joshua Hoffman will be joining as the new RJ Forrester.
The role was previously played by Anthony Turpel until he departed from the show in 2018.
Prior to The Bold & The Beautiful, Hoffman starred in Showtime's Shameless and Nickelodeon's Talia in the Kitchen.
Leaving
Rena Sofer as Quinn Fuller Forrester
In August 2022, Rena Sofer announced she was leaving the show on Instagram.
In a post of cards and bouquets of flowers, Sofer captioned the post: "August 5, 2022 was a very big day for me. More to come..."
One of the cards in the photo read: "Enjoy this next chapter in your life. Love you, you will be missed."
Sofer made her debut as Quinn in 2013. Her last airdate was on August 29, 2022.
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How can I watch The Bold and The Beautiful?
The Bold and The Beautiful can be watched on weekdays on CBS starting at 1.30pm EST.
The show can also be streamed through Paramount+ and watched online at CBS.com.