Taylor Hayes on CBS's The Bold and the Beautiful is the ex-wife of Ridge Forrester and mother of Thomas and Stephanie Forrester. First appearing on June 6, 1990, she has been a recurring character for over 27 years. Hunter Tylo played Taylor Hayes from 1990 to 2019, with a brief period in 1990 when Sherilyn Wolter took on the role. In 2021, after a two-year break, Taylor returned to Los Angeles, played by Krista Allen until 2023.
In the recent cast on The Bold and the Beautiful, Rebecca Budig has taken up the role of Taylor after replacing Krista Allen. As per an interview on TV Line with Kristen, in October 2023, she was informed that her contract would now be renewed for a third year, which came as a surprise to her.
About Rebecca Budig: The new taylor Hayes on The Bold and the Beautiful
Rebecca Budig is the new actress to play the role of Taylor Hayes on The Bold and the Beautiful. Born on June 26, 1973, in Cincinnati, Ohio, she is an actress and television host.
Rebecca started her journey as an actor in 1993 after which she got the role of Michelle Bauer on CBS longest longest-running soap opera Guiding Light. She soon gained fame from her work and in 1999, Rebecca took over the role of Greenlee Smythe on ABC soap opera All My Children.
Rebecca is also known for her roles as Joanna 'Candy' Krumsky on CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (2007), Hayden Barnes on General Hospital (2015-2017, 2019), and Carlene Hart on L.A.’s Finest (2019).
Rebecca’s character Taylor Hayes on The Bold and the Beautiful first aired on August 6, 2024, which came as a surprise to the viewers as the show didn’t even hint at any casting change.
Taylor was shown in Monte Carlo and was spying on Ridge and Brooke. The viewers might remember how previously on The Bold and the Beautiful, Taylor tried to get back Ridge from Brooke, however, she failed in her plans. The current dynamics of Taylor spying on the couple hints at the upcoming family drama.
Taylor called her daughter Steffy and told her that she was in Europe and was soon coming back home.
“That’s right, Steffy, it’s your mom,” Taylor said on the call.
“I’m in Europe. That’s why I’m calling, to tell you I miss you and I’m coming home. That’s right, honey, mama’s coming home. I’ll call you soon with all the details. I love you, my daughter. I love you, Steffy. Mama’s coming home,” she continued.
The last viewers saw Taylor in Los Angeles in November 2023, she warned Finn to be caring and right with Steffy and hoped her son Thomas would not have a love life like her. Taylor also warned Deacon not to trust Sheila as she made the same mistake in her past.
Rebecca Budig as the new Taylor Hayes comes with a new drama and tension rising in Los Angeles and who knows if something might happen in Monte Carlo as well.
Fans of The Bold and the Beautiful can watch the new episodes of the show on CBS.