Daytime TV Performer of the Week: ‘B&B’s Heather Tom Delivers a Tour de Force as Katie’s Family Lets Her Down
The battle between Forrester Creations and Logan Designs, at its heart, is a war between two sisters — Brooke Logan Forrester (Katherine Kelly Lang) and Katie Logan Spencer (Heather Tom) — on The Bold and the Beautiful.
Six-time Daytime Emmy-winner Heather Tom, who plays Katie, is delivering one tour de force after another as her character fights to prove her place in the world and hang onto her family in the process.
Last week, Katie showed up at the Forrester mansion to make amends for her son, Will (Crew Morrow), accidentally hitting Eric (John McCook) at Bikini when his rival, RJ (Brayan Nicoletti), was Will’s intended target. She was met with disdain as Brooke, a woman who once slept with Katie’s husband Bill (Don Diamont) while Katie was suffering from postpartum depression, informed her sister that they were no longer family because of Will’s latest stunt.
Brooke’s coming from the standpoint that Katie declared war on Forrester Creations by starting up her own fashion house, Logan Designs. Katie maintains that she only wanted to have something of her very own and as her name is “Logan,” too, she’s not exactly “stealing” it from Brooke.
After failing to make headway with Brooke, Katie implored middle Logan sister Donna (the always-solid Jennifer Gareis) to intercede on her behalf. When Donna quickly revealed that she was #TeamBrooke, Tom had Katie fold her arms in front of her, the way a person does when they realize they’re suddenly outnumbered in a room full of adversaries, who used to be family members.
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Katie conceded to Donna that she didn’t mean to put her in the middle by asking her to keep secret that Katie had hired Brooke’s daughter, Hope (Annika Noelle), to work for her.
“I know that you’re upset and I’m sorry, please,” Katie tearfully replied. “I would never hurt any of you. I certainly would never want you to be hurt, Eric.”
Shot down by both her sisters, Katie searched for another ally in the room. She sought support from Eric, who was not only her former designer and colleague at Logan Designs, but also a man she once regarded as a father figure, as Katie’s dad, Stephen (Patrick Duffy), had walked out on the family when she was just a child.
Katie counted on Eric, whom she’d thrown a lifeline to after Ridge (Thorsten Kaye) forced his father into a retirement that he didn’t ask for or need, to remember their brief time together at Logan Designs.
“Please, please tell them that you are proud, proud to work with me,” Katie begged Eric, “that you said we were going to stand at the end of the runway with our arms held up in victory. That’s what you said.” Sadly, Eric walked out of the room, which likely triggered Katie’s abandonment issues.
At times, Tom understandably plays Katie as if she’s entered an episode of The Twilight Zone, given the selective memories of her family members!
“Don’t talk about my son that way,” Katie snapped at Ridge after he called Will a punk. While her goal was to make amends with her family and her fashion house rivals, she was not about to let her son be described that way. “It was an accident,” the fierce mama bear pointed out.
Ridge reiterated that “Forresters and Spencers don’t mix.” Tom had Katie tilt her head back, likely wondering, “Ridge, don’t you ever get tired of saying that?”
When Brooke invoked the name of their dead mother, Beth (played the longest by Nancy Burnett), and how she’d be disappointed in Katie, Tom had her character do the slow turn with a look on her face that read, “I can’t believe you just said that.”
Katie processing Brooke’s (unfounded) claim about their mother is a great example of why watching Tom is always like auditing a master class acting. She totally immerses herself in her role, never forgetting the histories and relationships that her character shares with every other player and their on-screen alter-egos.
Eric may have taken a hit from Will, but Tom’s Katie was the one who looked like she’d been slapped across the face when Brooke ordered her out of the Forrester mansion and out of their lives.
Despite being read for filth by family members, Katie still found the strength to try to smooth things over, hoping to create peace within the family as she again called what happened with Will and Eric an “accident.”
Donna likened Katie’s betrayal to Stephen’s walking out on the Logan family. “You think that me wanting to step out on my own, step out from your shadow is the same as our father abandoning us,” Katie tearfully said, her voice trembling. “That‘s what you think?”
“All I’ve ever wanted is for you to be proud of me,” Katie continued. “That’s all I’ve ever wanted. We will always be sisters. I will always love you — even if you can’t love me. I will always, always love you.”
Despite this heartfelt plea, Brooke told her sister, “Goodbye.” (Ouch.)
Tom had her character pause at the door in the Forrester mansion foyer and take one last look at Katie’s sisters, the realization that this could be the last time that they ever see each other being a true possibility.
On of the other side of the door, Katie, alone, broke down in tears, lamenting not only did she not succeed in her mission to make amends for her son’s actions, but also because her sisters failed to be there for her when she needed them the most.
Tom is one of Daytime TV’s most celebrated actresses, the only performer to win in the categories of Outstanding Lead Actress, Outstanding Supporting Actress, and (the now-retired category) Outstanding Young Actress in a Drama Series at the Daytime Emmys.
With performances like this one, we expect that Tom will need to make room on her mantel for additional accolades. Brava!
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C
I can't stand RJ. Why can't anyone mention how RJ has been instigating all the issues with Will. He really is a bully. I can't stand him. Hope he goes away soon.
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He will all of the RJs didn’t last neither will this one he is a bratt. Remember Luna dated RJ and had sex with zenday . That’s probably why he wants this problem. And isn’t Electra RJs step cousin because Ridge really isn’t Eric’s son . 🤣🤣🤣🤣
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From day one, didn't like this RJ character! I guess his looks goes with the type of character he's become now!
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Me too
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Katie should have said you all won't forgive me but you forgave Brooke for sleeping with every Forrester man and even her daughter's husband
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Facts! I always say that! Brooke think she’s holier than thou, but was the biggest tramp on daytime television. Stephanie used to drag her! But now she acts as if she’s always had standards. She even encouraged her daughter Hope to “follow her heart” and go after Liam while he was married. I’m sick of
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And now Brooke doesn't feel that way about Liam waffle brain anymore she wants Hope to definitely get an annulment.
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While I realize this is fiction...could we just STOP with all thus Forrester crap! I agree with one viewer...Ridge is not even a "True" Forrester!! What the heck! And are these young people unable to grow up and speak for themselves!!?? The RJ character really needs to leave!! Electra character needs to find her own voice!! And when do we see Brooke and even Donna characters be responsible for ALL their past deed!! At this point my hope us that we see "The Forester " clan and their business begin to falter due to their misplaced animosity!! This storyline re them has become OLD!!
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As you say it’s not real just a story line. And this is how their characters have to be played
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I know it's not real and just a story line but this is probably true in some people lives. I just say Karma will bring all the Forrester down and Team and Will, will be standing with the Crown.
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It might be time for the Ridge character to face up to the fact that he’s not really a Forester and neither is his son. Bring back The Forester sisters and Thorne to retrieve their heritage.
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I think these young adults show act more mature like Will,RJ and Electra need to be more adults all the do is cry like babies especially RJ and Electra can't speak for herself
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Heather Tom is one of the greatest actresses in daytime. If this performance was in a movie she would win an Oscar .
I watched her Friday performance and cried again. Congratulations Heather!!!
You are great!!!’
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I think if anyone has a big heart is Katie she has over and over forgave Brook for taking her husband from her twice and sleeping with Erica and her daughter husband..and RJ desired to get a punch from Will when u speaking so bad ab His parents and trying his best to undermine his relationship..so no one asking what did RJ do to him to provoke his actions
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Team Katie!!
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Katie really deserves a Emmy for her role. She had me in tears.
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Tired of Sheila crying to be in her son's life when she has multiple children why don't they ever mention them they act like he's the only child and I know she got three or four kids somewhere
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I think she stole him after a character in the story gave birth. I can't wait until his real mother come into the drama one day.
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I stop watching this show for a while, sick of Brooke Stephanie and the whole Forrester bunch, and started again about six months ago, but ready to quit again. Brooke is all Forrester so let her sister have a live. She slept with her husband I guess that’s ok and her sister should forget it. Then Shelia, I am over it, same old story. Why can there not be a second fashion house😱😱Brooke is all about the men, Stephanie thinks she is all that😡😡😡
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Brooke has whined and whined sick of her and rj
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I don't know why Brook walks around talking trash on Katie and acting like Katie stole Hope from Forresters! The Forresters have caused all this turmoil! I can't stand this RJ!! He is so whiny alo g with Electra. I won't be watching until RJ IS GONE AND BROOK is shown the tramp she really is!
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Everyone forgot when hope try to take over Forrester and she was forgiven. Also she tried to steal Stephanie husband from her. She should of tell Stephanie that she no longer wants to work for their company instead of playing games
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Team Katie all the way the Logan sisters will hurt just as bad as they hurt Katie and please let Will stay strong go show them Dylan is not a friend she should be with that snake RJ but his true baby boy will show soon
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What is it with Stephie wearing lingerie all week to work!!
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My 3 older sisters did the exact same thing to me as Brooke and Donna did to Katie. Katie’s reaction was superb, but you see and feel the pain being dissed then dismissed. She was on the point! True blue reaction!
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Donna needs to get the next size up with her clothing.
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Wow. Heather Tom is an exceptional actress and puts her heart and soul into her character, Katie. Thats why she is so well deserving of her awards. Heather, keep up the great work. Bravo.👏
Electra needs to grow up and stop letting people dictate to her how she should manage her life. She is more like a high school kid then a young woman facing challenges. She needs to learn how stand her ground and defend herself.
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I would love to see Katie grow larger than life and show Brooke and the rest of them she's not to be pushed around, get Will a new girlfriend and let confused Electa finally go im tired of her siding with the Foresters and RJ needs to be stopped immediately
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I think it's high time the Spencer's put it to the Forresters big time! Katie just wants to make a name for herself and hiring her niece was a brilliant move. Besides, I'd like to see Steffy Forrester be brought down a peg or two. She's the reason Hope left in the first place.
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They need a new head writer! I'm so tired have Electric and Will. If she is never coming back to him then why did she tell him that she will always love him. Pease what is he suppose to do with that. When are the men going to grow some balls were Steffi is concerned. Especially Fin. They need to get a new head writer
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Dylan is no friends she after Will from the beginning. Using her body for attention. Will also a mama boy.
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Rj and Dylan both think they has the right to break up will and electra. They both are up to no good. I hope someone expose them very soon.
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