5 The Bold And The Beautiful Recasts Who Made The Role Their Own

Katie Logan is an original character on “The Bold and the Beautiful,” but she wasn’t nearly as significant to the overall storylines until Heather Tom took over. Prior to becoming the present iteration of Katie, Tom was known for playing Victoria Newman on “The Young and the Restless.” Following her exit from that show, in 2003, Tom also spent some time on ABC soaps “All My Children” and “One Life To Live.” 

Tom stepped into an existing role, and not only did she make it her own, but she shattered any and all expectations for the character. From an emotionally charged storyline centered around postpartum depression to Katie’s countless health problems, she’s given it everything she’s got. Her work has been recognized and celebrated, with Tom earning four Daytime Emmy Awards since joining the cast and being nominated a total of eight times. In 2023, Katie only makes sporadic appearances on “Bold.” However, any time she’s on camera, she commands attention, making her one of the most successful recasts in the show’s illustrious history. 

Viewers adore Tom’s version of Katie, with one arguing, “To me, Heather Tom makes Katie special. Maybe she could go work overseas on a special project for Forrester. But I don’t want to see a recast for Katie.” Another gave even higher praise to the veteran soap actor, writing, “I totally get being a Katie fan because of Heather Tom, one of the greatest actresses to ever grace daytime.”