Bridget Forrester was born into the Forrester Family on The Bold and the Beautiful. Her parentage was hidden for a long time, as Ridge Forrester was believed to be her father. However, it was later revealed that Eric Forrester is her father.
Bridget, born in 1992, is the daughter of Brooke Logan and Eric Forrester. Her paternity was questioned initially because Brooke had relationships with both Eric and Ridge shortly before her birth.
Brooke named Bridget after herself and Ridge as a testimony to their love and because she believed Ridge to be her father.
Birth and Childhood of Bridget on The Bold and the Beautiful
When Brooke discovered she was pregnant, she wasn't sure who the father was. Still in love with Ridge, Brooke tried to stop his marriage to Taylor Hamilton but failed. However, Ridge and Taylor stood by her while she delivered.
Soon after Bridget was born, a paternity test was conducted, which Sheila Carter tampered with, identifying Ridge as the father. Bridget grew up believing Ridge was her father.
In 1996, a mysterious letter revealed Eric to be Bridget's father. The truth caused Bridget to reevaluate her relationships with both men, as she now had to accept Eric as her father rather than her grandfather.
Bridget also had an encounter with a stray bullet from a drive-by shooting as a toddler which caused turbulence in her upbringing.
Briget has a brother named Rick Forrester and half-siblings through both her parents. Her half-siblings are Thorne Forrester, Kristen Forrester, Felicia Forrester, Ridge Forrester Jr., and Hope Logan.
Bridget's Teenage Years on The Bold and the Beautiful
Bridget's teenage years were surrounded by family drama. During Brooke's brief disappearance, Bridget was sent to live with Eric Forrester and Stephanie Forrester. Stephanie felt that Bridget needed a stable home and tried to fight for her custody but failed.
Bridget often disapproved of Brooke's relationships which caused conflicts between them. In one such instance, she disapproved of Brooke dating Thorne Forrester and tried to sabotage the relationship by exposing Thorne's kiss with another woman.
Bridget ran away from home when Ridge left Brooke for Taylor. She was mugged when she ran away and was rescued by C.J. Garrison, whom she later fell in love with. However, she was left heartbroken when Garrison left her for Rebecca Moore.
Bridget's Romantic Relationships on The Bold and the Beautiful
Bridget experienced a series of ill-fated relationships in The Bold and the Beautiful. She dated Deacon Sharpe whom she got married in Las Vegas. However, their marriage ended when Bridget discovered that Decaon had an affair with Brooke which resulted in the birth of Hope Logan.
Bridget later dated Nick Marone, who was involved with Brooke. Though Bridget and Nick got married, their marriage was short-lived due to various challenges that they encountered, including miscarriages and the stillbirth of their child.
Nick's connection to Brooke caused further conflict. Their marriage eventually came to an end when Nick had an affair with Felicia Forrester which resulted in the birth of Dominick Marone.
Bridget also had an affair with Jackie Marone's husband, Owen, which stirred drama. The affair resulted in the birth of her son Logan Knight. Owen and Bridget attempted to build a relationship but decided it was better to split up.
After numerous emotional setbacks, Bridget decided to leave Los Angeles and get a fresh start in New York for her professional and personal life.
The Bold and the Beautiful: Bridget's Memorable Visits
In 2015, Bridget returned to attend her brother Rick's wedding to Maya Avant. Later in 2018, she returned to attend two more weddings in the family - Hope Logan’s wedding to Liam Spencer and Katie Logan’s marriage to Thorne Forrester.
During her visits, she helped her family with their problems. In one instance, she helped Brooke deal with her feelings for Bill Spencer Jr., who was married to her aunt Katie. Further, when she returned in 2020, she supported her mother when a video of Brooke kissing Bill was revealed.
Recently, in 2023, Bridget returned to the show when her father, Eric, had a health crisis. She collaborated with John Finnegan to develop and implement an experimental treatment to save Eric's life. This appearance highlighted her expertise as a doctor.
Bridget Forrester's journey on The Bold and the Beautiful has been one of independence, resilience, and personal growth. She has proven to be resilient by overcoming numerous challenges.
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