List of The Bold and the Beautiful characters (2014)

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The Bold and the Beautiful is an American television soap opera. It was first broadcast on March 23, 1987, and airs on CBS. The following is a list of characters that first appeared or will appear in the soap in 2014, by order of first appearance. All characters are introduced by the series' executive producer and head writer Bradley Bell.

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Ivy Forrester

Ivy Forrester
The Bold and the Beautiful character
Portrayed by Ashleigh Brewer
Duration2014–2018
First appearanceJuly 10, 2014
Last appearanceFebruary 9, 2018
Classification Former; regular
Created by Bradley Bell
In-universe information
Other namesIvy Spencer
Occupation
Family Forrester
Father John Forrester
MotherClaire Forrester
Half-sisters Jessica Forrester
Husband Liam Spencer (2015)
Uncles Eric Forrester
First cousins

Ivy Forrester, portrayed by Ashleigh Brewer, made her first appearance on July 10, 2014. [1] In May 2014, it was announced that Australian actress Brewer had joined the cast of The Bold and the Beautiful in the role of Ivy Forrester. [2] She began filming for the series on May 24, 2014, and initially signed a three-year contract with the show. [3] Brewer told a writer for Soap Opera Digest that during her first meeting she had a successful chemistry read with Wyatt Spencer (Darin Brooks) and the producers decided to create a character with her. [4] Brewer explained that Ivy was originally going to be American, before being changed to Australian and then English. After the producers had another think about it, they decided that she should be Australian. [5] In January 2018, Brewer announced her departure from the role of Ivy; she cited her decision to focus on her acting career as her reason for leaving. [6]

Ivy is Eric Forrester's (John McCook) niece and the younger daughter of John Forrester and his second wife, Claire Forrester. She is the half-sister of Jessica Forrester through John's first marriage to Maggie Forrester. She arrives in Los Angeles, after she is brought in to work for the new jewelry design collection, Hope for the Future (HFTF) by Eric and Rick Forrester (Jacob Young) replacing Quinn Fuller (Rena Sofer).

After Liam Spencer's failed relationship with Hope Logan, Ivy and Liam began a relationship, though have to deal with the brief return of Liam's ex-wife Steffy Forrester. Steffy's actress, Jacqueline MacInnes Wood, noted that "in Steffy's mind, Ivy is just some new woman in town and Liam is fair game. He and Ivy have no history". [7] [8] Liam breaks up with Ivy at her cousin Alexandria Forrester's funeral to pursue a future with Steffy. Ivy then dates Liam's brother Wyatt Spencer. Ivy and Wyatt get more serious despite her attraction to and interference by Steffy's brother Thomas Forrester. Ivy accepts Wyatt's marriage proposal but privately tells Liam that she is still in love with him, which is overheard by Wyatt's mother Quinn. Quinn tells Wyatt his fiancée really wants Liam and after initially denying it Ivy and Liam both admit the Ivy's lingering feelings for Liam.

John Forrester

John Forrester
The Bold and the Beautiful character
Portrayed by Fred Willard
Duration2014–2015
First appearanceOctober 2, 2014 (2014-10-02)
Last appearanceJune 29, 2015
Classification Former; recurring
Introduced by Bradley Bell
In-universe information
OccupationSalesman
Family Forrester
Brothers Eric Forrester
Wife
Daughters
Nephews
Nieces

John Forrester, played by comedian Fred Willard, made his first screen appearance on October 2, 2014. [9] John had previously been mentioned on-screen by other characters, but never seen. Willard's casting was announced on August 25, 2014, and he began filming on August 27. [10] He will appear in four episodes. [10] John is the older brother of Eric Forrester (John McCook) and the father of newcomer Ivy Forrester (Ashleigh Brewer). John came to visit Ivy and Eric, while he was in the United States. [10] Michael Logan from TV Guide reported that John is "a traveling salesman-inventor and quite the party boy". [10]

For his portrayal of John, Willard was nominated and won for Outstanding Special Guest Performer in a Drama Series at the 42nd Daytime Emmy Awards. [11]

Others

Date(s)CharacterActorCircumstances
August 8, 2014 – January 20, 2015,
July 27 – August 4, 2016, [12]
2020–2021		Eva Kelly Kruger [13] Eva is a Forrester Creations international publicist. She helps to oversee photo shoots in Paris and Amsterdam.
November 7–13LarsFerry Doedens [14] Lars is a Forrester Creations public relations executive in Amsterdam. Wyatt Spencer asked Lars to organize a romantic boat trip for Liam Spencer and Ivy Forrester.
October 30, 2014 – June 24, 2015ZachZach RanceZach is first seen at a halloween beach party, with his friends Caleb, and Donny. As Liam Spencer and Ivy Forrester arrive at the party, Donny runs by to say hello to Liam, alongside Zach and Caleb. They then start talking about how the party was going to be the hottest, and there was going to be contest for prizes. Zach is seen to have received a position at Forrester Creations working in the shipping area. He returns for some episodes when he is needed for work.

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<span class="mw-page-title-main">Eric Forrester</span> B&B character since 1987

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<span class="mw-page-title-main">Phoebe Forrester</span> Fictional character

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<span class="mw-page-title-main">Thomas Forrester</span> Fictional character

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<span class="mw-page-title-main">Rick Forrester</span> Soap opera character

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<span class="mw-page-title-main">Steffy Forrester</span> Fictional character from The Bold and the Beautiful

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<span class="mw-page-title-main">Hope Logan</span> Fictional character from The Bold and the Beautiful

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<span class="mw-page-title-main">Forrester family</span>

The Forrester family is a family in the CBS Daytime soap opera The Bold and the Beautiful. The Forresters own and run the Los Angeles-based fashion house Forrester Creations.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Jacqueline MacInnes Wood</span> Canadian actress

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<span class="mw-page-title-main">Marcus Forrester</span> Soap opera character

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<span class="mw-page-title-main">Wyatt Spencer</span> Fictional character

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References

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