What Happened to Taylor on Bold and Beautiful? Who is the New Taylor on the Bold and the Beautiful?
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Updated Aug 08, 2024
What Happened to Taylor on Bold and Beautiful?
Taylor Hayes returned to The Bold and the Beautiful in August 2024 after being away for about eight months. Last seen in November 2023, she was arguing with Sheila Carter over her daughter Steffy. Taylor first appeared in 1990 as Ridge Forrester's counselor, played by Hunter Tylo, who was later replaced by Sherilyn Wolter and then Krista Allen until 2023.
Taylor had many dramatic moments, including marrying Ridge, dealing with the loss of her child Phoebe, and struggling with mental health and alcoholism. She also had conflicts with Brooke Logan. Taylor's new story has her coming back to reconnect with her family. Now, Rebecca Budig plays Taylor, taking over from Krista Allen.
Who is the New Taylor on the Bold and the Beautiful?
The new Taylor Hayes on The Bold and the Beautiful is Rebecca Budig. She surprised fans by appearing in the role at the end of Tuesday’s episode. Before joining the show, Budig thought about going back to school to study psychology. She is known from other soaps like General Hospital and Guiding Light, but this is her first time playing a psychiatrist on B&B.
Even though she doesn’t have medical training, she respects mental health professionals. Budig is getting used to the fast-paced world of daytime TV again and is excited to work with familiar actors like Katherine Kelly Lang Brooke and Thorsten Kaye Ridge. She’s looking forward to hearing what fans think of her portrayal of Taylor Hayes, a role previously played by Hunter Tylo and Krista Allen.
The Bold and the Beautiful Taylor Recast
The Bold and the Beautiful shocked fans by recasting Taylor Hayes with Rebecca Budig. Krista Allen, who last played Taylor, was suddenly written out of the show, and fans were surprised when Taylor reappeared. Rebecca Budig was chosen to take over the role less than a year after Krista left.
In her first scene, Taylor calls Steffy to say she’s coming home after seeing Brooke and Ridge looking happy together. Fans had mixed feelings about the change. Some were worried about how Rebecca Budig would fit into the show, while others were excited to see her in the role. Taylor’s return is expected to stir up more drama between her, Steffy, Brooke, and the rest of the cast.
How Old is Taylor Hayes on the Bold and the Beautiful?
Taylor Hayes’ age on The Bold and the Beautiful isn’t really mentioned in the show. The character first appeared on June 6, 1990, so we know she has been around for a long time. In the soap opera, Taylor is portrayed as an adult and a well established psychiatrist.
She has had many major events in her life, like her marriages and her work with Ridge Forrester and Brooke Logan. Even though the show doesn’t say her exact age, her character is shown as mature and experienced, with a long history on the show.
Bold and Beautiful Cast
Actor | Character |
Matthew Atkinson | Thomas Forrester |
Kimberlin Brown | Sheila Carter |
Janet "Sugar" Webber | Janet "Sugar" Webber |
Scott Clifton | Liam Spencer |
Delon de Metz | Zende Forrester Dominguez |
Don Diamont | Bill Spencer Jr. |
Joshua Hoffman | R.J. Forrester |
Sean Kanan | Deacon Sharpe |
Thorsten Kaye | Ridge Forrester |
Katherine Kelly Lang | Brooke Logan Forrester |
John McCook | Eric Forrester |
Crew Morrow | Will Spencer |
Annika Noelle | Hope Logan Spencer |
Tanner Novlan | John Finnegan |
Romy Park | Poppy Nozawa |
Lawrence Saint-Victor | Carter Walton |
Heather Tom | Katie Logan |
Diamond White | Paris Buckingham |
Jacqueline MacInnes Wood | Steffy Forrester Finnegan |
Lisa Yamada | Luna Nozawa |
Rebecca Budig | Taylor Hayes |
Dick Christie | Charlie Webber |
Jennifer Gareis | Donna Logan |
Ted King | Jack Finnegan |
Dan Martin | Lieutenant Baker |
Naomi Matsuda | Li Finnegan |
Sophia Paras McKinlay | Kelly Spencer |
Henry Joseph Samiri | Douglas Forrester |
Aaron D. Spears | Justin Barber |
Bold and Beautiful
The Bold and the Beautiful, or B&B, is a TV show made by William J. Bell and Lee Phillip Bell for CBS. It started on March 23, 1987, and is set in Los Angeles, focusing on the Forrester family and their fashion business. The main stars are John McCook as Eric Forrester and Katherine Kelly Lang as Brooke Logan.
The show is the most-watched soap opera in the world, with around 26.2 million viewers. It has won 77 Daytime Emmy Awards, including three for Best Drama Series in 2009, 2010, and 2011. B&B switched to high-definition TV in 2011 and celebrated its 30th birthday in 2017. It aired its 9,000th episode in 2023 and will continue through the 2024 to 2025 season.