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Dr. Taylor Hayes
Rebecca Budig Taylor Hayes
Rebecca Budig as Dr. Taylor Hayes
The Bold and the Beautiful
Portrayed by Hunter Tylo (1990-2019)
Sherilyn Wolter (1990; temporary)
Krista Allen (2021-2023)
Rebecca Budig (2024-)
Current status Present, Contract
Duration 1990-2002, 2004-2014, 2018-2019, 2021-
First appearance Episode #804
June 6, 1990
Introduced by William J. Bell (1990)
Bradley Bell (2005)
Profile
Family Hamilton family
Ashford family
Fullname Taylor Hamilton
Nickname(s) Doc (by Ridge)
Gender Female
Occupation Psychiatrist
Former oncologist
Businesswoman
Taylor Hayes 2023
Krista Allen as Dr. Taylor Hayes
Taylor Hayes
Hunter Tylo as Dr. Taylor Hayes
IMG 20181006 175807
Sherilyn Wolter as Dr. Taylor Hayes
Relationships
Parents Jack Hamilton
Sharon Ashford
Siblings Zach Hamilton
Spouses Blake Hayes (1980)
Ridge Forrester (1992-1995, 1998-2006)
Omar Rashid (1994)
Nick Marone (2007-2008)
Whip Jones (2010-2011)
Romances Storm Logan
James Warwick
Grant Chambers
Pierce Peterson
Eric Forrester
Thorne Forrester
Dante Damiano
Hector Ramirez
Stephen Logan
Rick Forrester
Reese Buckingham
Enemies Brooke Logan
Sheila Carter
Morgan DeWitt
Children Thomas Forrester (son with Ridge)
Steffy Forrester (daughter with Ridge)
Phoebe Forrester (daughter with Ridge; deceased)
Jack Marone (former legal son with Nick Marone, carried)
Grandchildren Douglas Forrester
Kelly Spencer
Hayes Finnegan

Dr. Taylor Hayes (née Hamilton, previously Forrester, Rashid, Marone and Jones) is a character on The Bold and the Beautiful, portrayed by Rebecca Budig since 2024 and originated by Hunter Tylo from 1990 to 2019 and briefly portrayed by Krista Allen from 2021 to 2023. The character departed in 2002, returning briefly in 2004[1], then officially returned on contract status from March 2005 to July 2013, then remaining on recurring status up until October 2014. In April 2018, Tylo made a shocking unannounced return to the show, but left again in 2019. Taylor started as an oncologist and now is a psychiatrist in Los Angeles, intertwined in medical and personal storylines in the show.

She was originally a side character to assist Ridge Forrester and Caroline Spencer during her battle (and death) while fighting Leukemia. However, she developed a relationship with Ridge Forrester, and over her years on the show has battled with Brooke Logan for his affections. She married Ridge and together they had three children, a son Thomas Forrester, and twin daughters Steffy Forrester, and Phoebe Forrester (who died in 2008). They have endured many challenges as a couple, and have been married twice, though they divorced in 2006, and had a short marriage in 2009.

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Taylor Hayes

The character has endured many obstacles herself. She was assumed dead in the 1990s, and once again in October 2002, and she was revealed to be alive after being shot by Sheila Carter, and then recovered from her wounds during being kidnapped by Omar Rashid. The character's other notable storylines include marriage to Nick Marone and Whip Jones and a relationship with the younger Rick Forrester. She has a close friendship with the show's leading female (her ex mother-in-law) Stephanie Douglas, and has had an almost 4-decade long rivalry with Brooke Logan.

Storylines[]

Backstory[]

Taylor's history has not been heavily focused on. She was known to have a play-relationship which went nowhere with Storm Logan when they were attending high school together, as seen in one of Taylor's first episodes when they met up in a café/restaurant after years apart. They showed small interest in each other, however Taylor was more involved with Ridge. Taylor's father is Jack Hamilton ((who has appeared in several episodes of the show including Taylor's return In 2005 and was played by Christopher Robinson) He was first seen at her 1992 wedding to Ridge. He is very protective of his daughter. Her mother is Sharon Ashford Hamilton. Little is known of her mother. Tylo expressed that she wanted to have a story line involving her mother, however was never a possibility due to the unseen character's death. Taylor was also in an abusive relationship with Blake Hayes during his appearance from 1991-1992.

1990-2002[]

When Caroline Spencer was diagnosed with terminal leukemia in 1990, she began seeing oncologist/therapist, Dr. Taylor Hayes. Soon after Caroline died, Ridge took an interest in Taylor rather than going back to his on-and-off-again lover, Brooke Logan that was married to Eric Forrester at the time. Taylor however was dating her old high school friend and Brooke Logan's brother, Storm Logan, at the time. Ridge's overprotective mother, Stephanie Douglas at first despised Taylor and warned her to stay away from Ridge so he would go back to Brooke so she could re-unite with Eric. At Christmas time in 1990, Storm proposed marriage to Taylor, but she rejected him and he left town. Ridge also proposed to Taylor, but she wondered if he was only doing so because Brooke was unavailable.

In 1991, Taylor's first husband, Blake Hayes, arrived in Los Angeles on a mission to win Taylor back. Blake had a medical condition that made him very violent and angry. His methods for winning back his wife included having Ridge beaten up and also finding Caroline's long-lost twin sister, Karen. Blake convinced Karen to come to Los Angeles and portray Caroline to lure Ridge away from Taylor. Blake then showed Taylor a videotape of Ridge and Brooke having sex in a lab at Forrester Creations. Angry and frustrated and thinking that Ridge wanted Brooke back, Taylor flew to St. Thomas Island to get away. However, Ridge tracked her down and once again proposed marriage to her, to which Taylor accepts.

Ridge and Taylor had their wedding at the Forrester mansion in 1992. During this time, she bonded with her mother-in-law, Stephanie, over their mutual dislike of Brooke. Brooke soon discovered she was pregnant with her second child, but was unsure if Eric or Ridge was the father. With Taylor's help via telephone, Ridge helped Brooke deliver her daughter, Bridget Forrester, at the Forrester cabin in Big Bear and the paternity tests named Ridge the father of Bridget. However, it was later revealed that Eric was actually Bridget's biological father after Eric's unstable ex-wife, wife at the time), Sheila Carter, tampered with the results. Stephanie Douglas takes Taylor in like a daughter and soon became best friends.

Taylor believed that Brooke was only using Bridget to win Ridge back and soon afterward, Brooke took over Forrester Creations putting her in Ridge's orbit even more. Taylor soon began helping out her former mentor, James Warwick, who spoke of a terminally ill girlfriend and a mother who lived in Scotland. Against Ridge's wishes, Taylor and James traveled to Scotland where he confronted his abusive father. Believing that her husband and Brooke were going on a business trip in Paris, Taylor and James spent some time at the cabin in Big Bear. The cabin was virtually destroyed after a violent earthquake struck, trapping them. Believing that they were going to die of hypothermia, Taylor granted James' wish, to not die a virgin and made love to him. They were soon rescued and both fully recovered. Struggling with guilt of being unfaithful to her husband, Taylor wrote Ridge a letter about her infidelity before flying off to a therapy conference in Egypt, but Stephanie intercepted the letter before Ridge could read it. However, her plane crashes in the ocean, presuming her dead after her charred belongings were found within the wreckage. However, Taylor was revealed to be alive after she had stepped off the plane during a layover and had been mugged in the bathroom at the airport. The attack caused Taylor to have severe amnesia where she didn't even remember her own name. Moroccan Prince, Omar Rashid, found Taylor and brought her to his palace in Morocco to recuperate, calling her "Laila." Omar withheld her identity and family from Taylor, determined to make her his princess.

Taylor eventually began to gradually regain her memory, remembering her name, her family and Ridge. Back in Los Angeles, Ridge and Brooke rekindled their romance and eventually married. Omar manipulated their honeymoon so they would end up at his palace and forced Taylor to watch Ridge and Brooke from behind a one-way mirror to show that Ridge had moved on. Upset, Taylor decided to let him go and be happy with Brooke and married Omar. When Taylor's father, Jack Hamilton, had a sudden heart attack, Taylor returned home and revealed herself to her father. She then hired Gladys Pope to disguise herself as an Englishwoman to make sure of Ridge's happiness with Brooke. But when Ridge went blind after an accident at the Forrester lab, she disguised herself as a hospital volunteer to help him recover. Soon afterwards, Taylor revealed herself to a horrified Brooke and then to Ridge after he regained his sight. However, their reunion is interrupted when Omar showed up in town looking for Taylor. Although a judge declared that Ridge and Taylor were still legally married, he decided to divorce Taylor and returned to Brooke. Taylor then had a brief affair with her ex-father-in-law, Eric Forrester, but decided to end it due to her friendship with Stephanie.

Taylor then began to counsel a teenaged Bridget after it was revealed that Eric was her real father, where Taylor diagnosed Bridget with brief reactive psychosis when Brooke wandered off to Barbados in a fugue state. She then was surprised when her old friend, Grant Chambers, returned to town and wanted to be more than just friends. Still having lingering feelings for Ridge, Taylor decided to leave Los Angeles, but eventually returned. She mistakenly believed that Brooke had gotten involved with Grant, Ridge once again proposed to Taylor on the runway while she was modeling a wedding gown during a fashion show. Taylor then was sent to the hospital after, during a drunken state, inadvertently set herself ablaze. Ridge's brother, Thorne Forrester, rescued her and was by her side while she recovered from her severe facial burns.

Soon afterward, Grant was suddenly shot and Ridge took the blame for it. He told Taylor that he confessed to the shooting to protect Brooke's son, Rick Forrester. During this time, Taylor was pregnant with her and Ridge's first child in 1997. Her stress level was threatening her unborn child and Thorne convinced Taylor to announce that the baby was his, not Ridge's. Brooke and Thorne conspired together to make sure that Ridge and Taylor stayed apart. Brooke then announced her own pregnancy and that Ridge was the father but Taylor soon discovered that Brooke was faking a pregnancy to marry Ridge and after Brooke had overheard that Taylor was having Ridge's child. While on her way to the wedding, Taylor unexpectedly goes into the labor and gave birth to her son in the back of Thorne's car with his help in January 1998. Weeks after the birth, Taylor met with Ridge in his office at FC and told him that the baby she had named Thomas was their son. Taylor named him Thomas Forrester after St. Thomas, where Ridge first proposed to her. Once the truth had come out, Ridge annulled his marriage to Brooke and returned to Taylor and their son.

In 1999, Taylor and Ridge were overjoyed when Taylor found out she was pregnant with twins. However, Taylor contracted tuberculosis from a homeless man and refused treatment, fearing it would harm her unborn babies. Taylor got sick and almost died and out of desperation, asked her rival, Brooke, to look after Ridge if something happened to her. Taylor then flatlined and died, but had an out-of-body experience before being revived by the doctors. She then gave birth to healthy twin daughters, Steffy Forrester and Phoebe Forrester.

In 2000, Taylor met and befriended a woman named Morgan DeWitt, who years ago had been forced to abort Ridge's child. But Morgan was desperate to have Ridge's child and took advantage of Taylor's sympathies and forged e-mails between Taylor and Ridge in which Taylor gave Ridge "permission" to have his child. Taylor soon discovered Morgan's deceit and found out she was artificially inseminated by Ridge. Their argument escalated on the balcony where Morgan suddenly fell and eventually miscarried. Ridge and Taylor decided to repair their marriage and had their wedding vows renewed on a boat trip to St. Thomas with their kids and their nanny. During the trip, baby Steffy fell overboard and was presumed dead after her bloody life jacket was found torn to shreds by sharks. Ridge and Taylor were devastated over the loss of their child and held a memorial service for Steffy. But it was revealed that Steffy was alive when Morgan kidnapped her and dyed her hair red to raise Steffy as her own, changing her name to Stacy. After confronting Morgan at her house, Taylor soon found out Steffy was alive, so Morgan imprisoned her by locking her in the basement. Ridge rescued Taylor and Steffy by crashing his car into Morgan's house and Morgan was institutionalized.

Brooke was at it again by chasing Ridge, so Taylor reluctantly agreed to take part in a scheme devised by Massimo Marone and Stephanie. All Taylor had to do was convince Brooke to move to Paris to be with her "dying" father, Stephen Logan. Soon the scheme fell apart after Brooke was injured after falling off the Eiffel Tower and Ridge told Brooke about the scheme that Massimo, Stephanie, and Taylor planned. The scheme put Ridge and Taylor's marriage in jeopardy, but ultimately Ridge chose to be with Taylor.

In 2002, Taylor befriends her sister-in-law, Amber Moore, the wife of Rick Forrester and even offered a home for Amber to help her fight her addiction to painkillers after she had miscarried her and Rick's child. When Amber was arrested for vandalism and drug possession, Taylor believed in her innocence and soon discovered that a young woman named Erica Lovejoy, who was taking a liking to Rick, was actually Mary Warwick, the daughter of Sheila Carter. Sheila wanted to give Erica the life she once had while married to Eric and convinced her daughter to seduce Rick, despite him being married to Amber. Sheila then kidnapped Amber and held her captive, but she was rescued by Massimo and Stephanie. When Taylor found out Sheila was free, she rushed over to the mansion to warn Eric, but is too late as she walks in seeing Sheila holding Eric at gunpoint. Sheila eventually sees Taylor and forces her to stand by Eric. Taylor did her best to talk Sheila out of shooting them for the sake of Erica. Sheila was almost ready to give up the gun, but is startled when Brooke suddenly arrived at the mansion to pick up a baby bottle she had left behind. Sheila raised the gun to shoot Brooke, but Taylor grabbed her arm and the two struggled for the gun. Taylor is shot in the chest during the struggle before Eric knocks Sheila unconscious. Taylor manages to survive the surgery, but eventually dies from her injuries in Ridge's arms after saying goodbye to her children. Taylor really only went into a coma, and Prince Dr.Omar fell in love with her and called some of the best doctors from around the world to save her.

Ridge later married Brooke, who stepped in as a mother for Taylor's children as well as her own kids. In 2005, during Bridget's wedding to Ridge's half-brother, Nick Marone, a woman's scream is heard and Ridge goes to investigate. He is stunned when he believes the woman being taken away is Taylor, but is knocked unconscious. Still believing that Taylor is alive, Ridge heads to the cemetery and desecrates Taylor's grave and is stunned to see a wax dummy in the coffin. Demanding answers from Omar, Taylor soon reveals herself, alive and healed. She tells him that although she did indeed died that night, Omar spirited her away from the hospital and found a faint pulse and healed her back to the health, but Taylor was comatose for a long time. When she regained her consciousness, she wanted to returned back home to her family, but Omar held her prisoner at his palace in Morocco and was able to escape with the help of Dante Damiano. Taylor is soon reunited with her children and family. She also discovers that Ridge and Brooke now have a son together and remembers when Brooke had an affair with her son-in-law, Deacon Sharpe, and gave birth to Hope Logan. Ridge is left undecided between which woman he wants to be with, Brooke or Taylor. He chooses Taylor to honor Stephanie's "dying" wish after having a heart attack and they renew their wedding vows once again. But Brooke soon discovers that Stephanie faked her heart attack to manipulate Ridge's decision. Stephanie admits Brooke's accusation is indeed true during Bridget and Nick's wedding, causing Taylor to question Ridge's devotion.

Ridge and Taylor's marriage soon begins crumbling again when their teen-aged son, Thomas, became involved with illegal immigrant, Gabriela Moreno. While Ridge was against their relationship, Taylor supported them and offered them a home under the condition that the two would not engage in sexual activity. But they soon gave in their temptation and Phoebe found an unwrapped condom and showed it to Taylor who called the Immigration Department to have Gaby deported. While Ridge was away on business, Taylor became involved with Hector Ramirez and they kissed on New Year's, which Brooke sees. Feeling guilty and not wanting Brooke to expose it first, Taylor confesses to Ridge about kissing Hector, as well as her one-night stand with James when they were trapped in Big Bear years ago. Furious, Ridge leaves Taylor and eventually asks for a divorce, and also calls Taylor a hypocrite for always judging Brooke for years while keeping such a secret of her own.

Taylor felt her life was falling apart when Stephanie became friendlier to Brooke and offered Brooke 50% ownership of Forrester and presented Taylor with a mere two percent. Taylor gave up her two-percent shares to Stephen, Brooke's father, after the two slept together and soon had a brief affair. Stephen immediately gave Brooke the other two-percent, giving Brooke full control of Forrester Creations. Soon afterwards, Taylor turned to alcohol to help with her depression. She gets into an accident while drunk driving and is punished by having her licensed suspended. While Phoebe was on her way to a party, she got a flat tire and called her mom for help. Taylor gets behind the wheel when Phoebe is spooked by a strange man, but is unaware then Phoebe also calls Darla Einstein for help. Darla soon arrives and helps Phoebe change the tire, but Darla slips and falls back into the road and right into the path of Taylor's car. Darla dies and Taylor begins to bond with Thorne Forrester and start a relationship. Alexandria Forrester likes having Taylor around to help out with things. When Taylor tells Thorne the truth she is arrested but is freed later because Darla's death was accidental.

Revealing Brooke's miscarriage[]

Taylor knowing something was up with Brooke and Bill snuck in to Dr. Caspary's office and checked through Brooke's files and found out Brooke got pregnant with Bill Spencer Jr.'s child and then miscarried it. At Brooke's birthday party, hosted by Katie Logan (Bill's husband, Brooke's sister), Donna Logan and Katie were admiring Brooke. Taylor blurted out that Brooke got pregnant with Bill Spencer's baby and then miscarried it. Katie asked Brooke, and Brooke said nothing because she swore she would never lie to her sister. This created a snag in Eric and Taylor's relationship, ending with Taylor walking out on Eric. Eric later confided in Brooke that his relationship with Taylor ended when she stormed off. She is now living with Steffy in Paris.

In 2014, Taylor returned to Los Angeles and met up with Eric in his office and both discussed Aly Forrester's anger problems. Taylor wishes that she could be the person to reach out and help Aly but knows she is not the right person to do so as she was involved with the death of Aly's mom, Darla. Taylor remembers the night that she hit Darla, the day that she and Thorne had to tell little Aly that her mom wasn't coming home, and when Aly tore up Taylor's wedding dress. Taylor fears that if Aly is spiraling downward into that dark place, then Hope and Wyatt Spencer could face some problems regarding Aly.

Reunited with Thorne[]

In 2014, in Paris, Thorne and Taylor are having sex behind a blue curtain while Aly tells Oliver Jones, her secret boyfriend, she still hates Taylor and just wants her to stay away from her father. Behind the curtains it is revealed that it is Taylor and Thorne. Thorne and Taylor fly back to L.A. as a couple. After, a quick chat with Pamela Douglas, Taylor and Thorne hugged as Oliver who was secretly dating Aly, saw. Oliver confronted Thorne that he saw them hug and looked like they were a couple. Thorne implied that they were and Oliver told him that Aly cannot know. Taylor went to see Aly and snook up behind her and made Aly jump and turn around when Taylor said her name. Aly took the Medieval Axe Pam had left for Oliver's photo shoot from Medieval Night and threatened to kill Taylor as Taylor screamed. Oliver and Thorne realized that Taylor has been gone a while and could be with Aly and rushed down. Aly decided to put down the axe before they came and didn't believe Thorne and Taylor were really a couple. Aly told Thorne that Taylor is crazy but Thorne told her that they were in a relationship. Aly couldn't handle them dating and Thorne agreed to stop dating Taylor for her. Thorne arranged a flight to take Taylor back to Paris while he would resign from running international to head of shipping in the basement. Oliver suggested to Aly to forgive Taylor and Aly initially couldn't. Before Taylor was going to leave, Aly asked her how to forgive her. Aly asked Taylor about what happened the night she killed her mother and Taylor described it in exact detail and started to cry. Aly saw how sorry she was and forgave Taylor hugging her and they made up. Aly allowed Thorne to see Taylor if it makes him happy meaning they would both remain in Los Angeles. Thorne and Taylor were greatly happy and Thorne was very grateful to Oliver.

Taylor returned briefly to talk to Aly. She was concerned that Aly was still envisioning her mom. She also visited Eric to share that she and Thorne were having problems and lament that her kids no longer needed her. They drank and discussed Stephanie, who Eric pointed out loved Taylor as a daughter. Taylor was still upset that Stephanie wanted Brooke out of all people with her at the end. Taylor and Eric became intimate while they were talking and Stephanie's picture fell off the wall.

Shocking Return (2018)[]

Taylor made an unexpected shocking return to Los Angeles in 2018 to confront Bill about his one-night affair with Steffy, blaming him for destroying her daughter's marriage and for traumatizing Liam. Taylor continues to berate Bill for his actions and Bill wonders why she hasn't been around lately. Taylor however tells Bill she has actually been in town for awhile and admits that she is the one who shot him. Steffy soon discovers that it was Taylor that shot Bill and both women plead with Bill to not send Taylor to prison, which Bill reluctantly agrees but only for Steffy's sake. Taylor agrees to keep a low profile while in town only seeing Steffy at the cliff house and seeks therapy nearby. At some point Liam Spencer learns the truth, but keeps it to himself because he doesn't want to hurt Steffy. One day Liam changes his mind and decides to tell Hope Logan the truth when he witnessed Taylor screaming at a pregnant Hope. Brooke also finds out and Taylor begs her on her knees because she doesn't want Brooke to reveal the truth to the police. Hope tells Steffy that she doesn't want Taylor in her child's life and she doesn't want her daughter to spend time in the same house that Taylor is living. Steffy refuses to accept it and Liam convinced Hope so give and keep the peace.

Liam and Hope's wedding[]

Taylor was Steffy's guest at Liam and Hope's wedding, Taylor was against the idea of going and having to sit there and watch Hope steal Liam from Steffy. At first she was very resistant of going to the wedding, however she decided to go in the end. As soon as Taylor arrived to the wedding she went over to talk to Liam with one last plea to make things right with Steffy, Brooke overheard Taylor talking to Liam and was furious. Brooke made it clear that she doesn't want any drama at her daughter's wedding and told Taylor to leave before she makes a scene, Taylor decided to stay at the wedding. Brooke and Taylor had a chance to talk in the kitchen and Taylor made it clear that she thinks the wedding should have never happened and she starts to destroy the cake. Brooke and Taylor have a cake fight and Hope and Steffy walk in on them, both very angry at their mothers.

Taylor later meets Dr. Reese Buckingham at a small party her daughter was hosting. The two seemingly hit it off, with Taylor thrilled to have someone to talk to. The two even share a kiss. Over the weeks she confides in Reese her issues with Brooke and her hopes for her daughter. Taylor puts the blame for her daughter's failed marriage on Hope. During their conversations Taylor reveals that her daughter was hoping to adopt a baby girl and that she would pay a lot to give her daughter a child that she wants. Reese listens very carefully because he owes a lot of money to dangerous people that are threatening the life of his daughter Zoe Buckingham. While working in a clinic on Catalina island he has a patient that delivers a stillborn daughter. When that woman leaves Hope arrives at the clinic and she's in labor. There is only Reese and Hope in the clinic. At first he is just doing his job, but when Hope passes out during labor Reese, who has serious financial troubles on his own, plots to find a baby and arrange an adoption and ends up stealing Hope Logan's daughter and conning Taylor out of $250,000.00 as "legal fees". He presents Hope and Liam with his previous patients dead baby and steal their healthy baby girl. He asks his friend Flo to play the little girls mother so Taylor and Steffy would buy his scheme.

Caroline's death[]

Taylor receives a shocking phone call. Caroline Spencer, the mother of her grandson Douglas Forrester is dead. A devastated Taylor informs her daughter. Soon after her son Thomas Forrester and her grandson Douglas arrive in LA. During Caroline's memorial ceremony Taylor notices that Hope and Douglas get along. In her head she can see Hope and Thomas being together as something that would make a lot of sense since Hope lost a baby and Douglas lost a mother. Hope and Liam breaking up would also open the doors for her daughter to reunite with the father of her daughter Kelly Spencer. She informs Ridge that initially doesn't think it's a good idea and reminds his ex wife that Liam and Hope are married. Taylor also confessed to Ridge that she still loves him and kissed him, but he rejected her. Shortly after Taylor, Steffy, Kelly and Phoebe (as Steffy named Hope's stolen daughter) left La and travelled to Paris.

Return to Los Angeles (2021-2022)[]

Taylor was on a mission in a Africa for a long time and one day she surprised her daughter Steffy at her home. The two have a joyous reunion and Steffy invited Taylor to live with her. Taylor reveals that she didn't go to Africa only to do good deeds, but to avoid seeing Ridge and Brooke together and she admits that she still loves Steffy's dad and later she tells this to Ridge himself. She gives Ridge friendly advice when he complains about Deacon Sharpe, his wife Brooke and step daughter Hope. Taylor meets Finn and decides to convince Steffy to invite Finn's biological mother Sheila Carter over for Christmas to give Finn a chance to spend time with his bio mom. Steffy is very hesitant at first, but ultimately agrees when Taylor tells her that she will observe Sheila's behavior. Later Taylor tells Sheila that just because she was a guest at Steffy's home it doesn't mean that she can show up uninvited. Steffy and Taylor talk about Brooke and Hope and criticize them for hurting Ridge by allowing Deacon Sharpe (Hope's father) to visit their property while Ridge lives there. Steffy starts convincing her mother that she and Ridge could still be together and encourages her to get a revenge on Brooke.

Taylor decides to pay Brooke Logan Forrester a visit and offers her help. She reveals that Hope mentioned something about her and Ridge having a hard time and that Steffy and Thomas noticed that she isn't coming to work. Brooke says she doesn't know if she liked that everyone is talking about her. She tries to find out if Deacon is the reason why she's struggling. Brooke declines her help and says she has her own support system. Taylor ends her visit with saying that her door is open. While at work Taylor gets another unexpected visit from Sheila and she notices that she seems obsessed with Brooke. She questions her about it, but Sheila pretends it isn't true. She explains that she only wants to get the support of the family and Brooke is married to Hayes's grandfather. She complains that Brooke is judging her and she tries to convince Taylor that she has changed with age.

Taylor recast

Krista Allen's first appearance as Taylor Hayes

When Taylor and Ridge have a private moment at Forrester creations Taylor assured Ridge that she is a good listened if he needs it. Ridge said that he appreciates her and that he is happy that she's back. Taylor confessed that she did a lot of self exploration. She said that the main reason she stayed with her was Brooke. She said that she wondered what would have happened what would be if Sheila wouldn't shoot her. Ridge embraced her. While Ridge and Taylor are hugging Steffy and Thomas appeared. They all come to a conclusion that it's nice to spend time together as a family and Steffy says that it must be better than going home where Brooke rolled out a red carpet for Deacon. Thomas and Steffy try to make Ridge see that there are too many problems with Brooke, but Ridge tells him that he feels that he can work it out with Brooke. Taylor tries to stop Steffy from saying more, but she continues and she tells Ridge that their family would never let him down the way Brooke has. Taylor told her children that she doesn't want them to put Ridge on the spot. Steffy says she wants to remind Ridge that he has options and another family that respects his wishes. Thomas says he tries to be neutral, but thinks that in his opinion allowing Deacon in is disrespectful. Taylor explains that there are things that Brooke can't do anything about and Hope wants to have a relationship with her father. She realizes that Steffy and Thomas want their parents back together, but Brooke and Ridge are married. Steffy replies that it might change. Taylor thinks it' not possible to reunite their family and she doesn't want her children to wish the end of Brooke's and Ridge's marriage because that's bad karma.

Taylor revealing to Ridge that Deacon spent the night with Brooke when he was out of town (2022)[]

Taylor telling Ridge about Brooke's night with Deacon

Taylor telling Ridge about Brooke's night with Deacon

Taylor comes to Steffy's house after receiving a text from her. Steffy and Thomas tell Taylor that they got Charlie to hack into Brooke's security system and they have proof that Brooke kissed Deacon and that he didn't leave until the next morning, assuming that they had, had sex the night before. Steffy told Taylor that Brooke asked Douglas to keep quiet which made Taylor really concerned. Steffy tells Taylor that that have to reveal the truth to Ridge as soon as possible before Brooke will find out that they are on to something and create some excuses for herself. Taylor says that she has no desire to break up Brooke's marriage, but Steffy said that Brooke is doing that all on her own. Taylor agrees and sends a text to Ridge asking him to come to the Cliff house. When Ridge arrives he asks her what she wanted to talk about. Taylor said that she always had Ridge's best interest in mind and she wouldn't be a friend if she would keep it from him. Ridge asked if the kids are fine because he can handle anything else. Taylor said that Ridge's loyalty to Brooke has always been a thing of wonder. Ridge asked why are they talking about Brooke. Taylor said that his loyalty is displaced and proceeds to reveal to Ridge what Brooke did on New Years Eve. Ridge went to confront Brooke and she confessed. When Ridge fought with Deacon and Brooke said that she is the guilty one and not Deacon, then Ridge lost it and told her it was over. He went to Steffy's house and practically straight into Taylor's arms. The two kissed many times and Ridge doesn't tell Brooke about this, and they both slept in different bedrooms.

Sheila shooting Steffy and Finn[]

Taylor and Ridge found out that Steffy and Finn were shot. They heard that Finn is dead and Steffy is unconscious. Taylor, Ridge and Thomas went straight to the hospital and begged her to wake up. Taylor had no idea that Sheila was the one that accidentally killed Finn and intentionally shot her daughter so she showed her a lot of compassion for losing her child. When Sheila tried to end herself by jumping off the hospital roof Taylor tried to save her, but she slipped and in the end Sheila was the one saving her life. Taylor bonded with Sheila over this still unaware of Sheila's misdeeds. Steffy woke up from her coma, but didn't remember what happened and she also didn't remember Finn and Hayes. To make things worse she believed that Liam Spencer is still her husband. Liam agreed to play along because Taylor said that Steffy can't find out the truth in this fragile state. After some time Bridget Forrester brought Steffy's test results that were good and assured the family that she's strong enough to know the truth at this point. Taylor wasn't happy about it and wanted to continue the white lie. When Steffy learned the truth she was heartbroken. Once she came back home Taylor and Ridge were comforting her and so did Liam. Taylor was happy that Steffy's ex husband is there for her. When Sheila came by Steffy's room, she started to remember the shooting and told her parents about it. Taylor was shocked to learn that Sheila did this after she gave her a chance and was angry with herself for not seeing the signs. Steffy, Taylor and Ridge ambushed Sheila and forced her to confess to her crime. Sheila confessed to everything and didn't know the cops were listening. During the confrontation Sheila also revealed that she caused Brooke's relapse and that Thomas knew about it. Taylor didn't want to believe it, but Steffy confirmed it. After that Sheila was taken to jail. Steffy was very depressed and couldn't cope with losing Finn so Taylor suggested that she should take the children and travel because maybe she needed a change of scenery. Steffy agreed and travelled to Europe with Kelly and Hayes.

Ridge reunites with Brooke[]

Taylor and Ridge agreed that Brooke shouldn't know that Thomas knew about Sheila changing the champagne labels and getting her drunk. Ridge started being more torn between his wife and Taylor after finding out the truth and he decided to move in with his dad Eric Forrester. Taylor and Brooke were both visiting Ridge at Eric's mansion and were seriously annoyed with one another. Brooke reminded Taylor that Ridge is her husband. One day the two women even engaged into a paint fight. Soon after Brooke twisted her leg. Ridge realized that he has to be there for his wife and he told Taylor that he wants to work on his marriage. Taylor was sad and angry about it. She thought that the reunion happened because of Brooke's twisted ankle. Taylor started a short-lived friendship with Deacon Sharpe. They both bonded over being rejected by the people they wanted. Soon, Taylor realized that her friendship with Deacon shouldn't continue. Deacon was disappointed that Taylor wanted to stop the flirt, but she was still hoping that Ridge will reunite with her.

Trip to Monaco, Finn is alive and a kiss with Ridge[]

When Taylor and Ridge found out that their daughter isn't doing well in Monaco they decided to travel there. When they arrived they couldn't find Steffy and a person from the grief counseling Taylor's daughter was using, told them to wait because Steffy is on one of her long walks. While waiting for Steffy Taylor and Ridge got a call from Bill Spencer and their supposedly deceased son in law. It has been revealed that Finn didn't die in the shooting, but Li took him home when other doctors gave up on him. When he was in Li's care Sheila Carter ran away from jail and almost killed Li. She also started taking care of him and kept him at the apartment against his will but eventually agreed to let him go. Bill and Li arrived to save Finn and Sheila ran from the police, leaving her accomplice Mike Guthrie behind. Taylor and Ridge were in disbelief, but happy. When they saw Finn they embraced him and brought Kelly and Hayes to see him. They told Finn that Steffy is on a walk. Finn went to look for his wife and he saw he walking out of a church where she burned a candle in his memory. Steffy and Finn had an emotional reunion and after that they joined Taylor, Ridge and the children. Taylor noticed that Hope posted a photo of herself and her parents at Forrester creations and she showed it to Ridge. The Forrester man was livid because he didn't want his wife to be in the same room as Deacon. After that Ridge and Taylor went on a walk in Monte Carlo and Ridge kissed Taylor. Ridge initially didn't tell Brooke about the kiss. Taylor begun being hopeful that there is a chance for her and Ridge after all. When Ridge finally decided to tell Brooke the truth she confronted Taylor about it. Taylor saw it as Brooke's insecurity. Ridge assured his heartbroken wife that he loves Taylor, but it's not the same kind of love as he has for her. Taylor was supporting Thomas when he said that he wants to be a full time father to Douglas again. Brooke accused Taylor of using Douglas to get Ridge back and she asked Ridge to be on her side, but he wanted his son to get full custody of Douglas as well. Steffy and Thomas constantly tried to convince Ridge to leave Brooke and they encouraged their mother to go after their father. Taylor had a conversation with Ridge about Brooke and assured him that Brooke will let him down again. Meanwhile Brooke got a surprise visit from Bill Spencer Jr.. The two of them spoke about Katie and they reminisced about their past. They shared a friendly hug and that is when Ridge came back home. He was mad that she let Bill in their home and made it clear that he would rather not see Bill at their home again. Bill replied by saying that Ridge has a good woman and he shouldn't blow it. When Bill left Brooke explained that he is the man that she will always love and they kissed. Next day Ridge again had to listen to Thomas asking him to go back to his mother. Ridge protested and said that he loves his wife, but Thomas wasn't giving up. Steffy invited her brother and father to her home and when Ridge arrived there Taylor was with Steffy. Steffy and Thomas encouraged their parents to get back together once more. When Brooke called Ridge, Steffy answered his phone and told her that Ridge loves Taylor and is where he belongs. Brooke was shocked when Steffy hanged up the phone on her. Ridge found out about Steffy's actions, but he wasn't angry with her.

Back with Ridge and Thomas's scheme[]

Brooke and Thomas had a heated argument. Brooke had a problem with Thomas using a knife to cut apples in front of his son and Thomas called Brooke an over-sexualized gold-digger and blamed her for his own criminal past behavior. When Brooke said that she will call CPS on him if she will have to, Thomas came up with a plan and he used a voice changing app from Douglas's phone to make the call to CPS using Brooke's voice. Meanwhile Taylor told Steffy that she feels the need to leave LA as she was disheartened about the Ridge situation. Steffy took her mother to Aspen so she can relax. When Ridge heard Brooke's voice on the CPS recording he was livid and decided to leave Brooke. He knew that Taylor was in Aspen with Steffy and he went to see her there. In Aspen Taylor was running away from Ridge and tried to reject him, but he assured her that she is the woman he wants to be with so she finally gave in. Brooke arrived in Aspen and tried to reason with Ridge, but he didn't want to listen and he didn't even reveal why he left her. Steffy decided to leave Aspen, but before she decorated the bedroom with candles to create a romantic atmosphere for her parents. Taylor and Ridge made love. Steffy and Thomas were overjoyed and they rubbed it in Brooke's face. Taylor decided to buy her old Malibu home from Wyatt Spencer as it was full of memories for her and Ridge and they needed a place to live in together. Ridge asked Brooke for an annulment and proposed to Taylor. Steffy and Thomas's mom happily accepted to be Ridge's wife again. Ridge surprised Taylor with a wedding dress that he designed himself.

Another end of Tridge[]

Taylor and Ridge announced their engagement to everyone. Eric Forrester congratulated the couple, but he told Ridge that he would be happier for them if he didn't know how much Ridge loves Brooke. Taylor was saddened to see that her grandson Douglas wasn't happy. He explained that he is feeling sorry for his adoptive grandma Brooke, but it was more than that. Douglas knew that his father fakes the CPS call. Thomas demanded from Douglas to not say a word for the good of their family. On the wedding day Douglas confessed everything to a horrified Steffy and she went to tell everything to Taylor. Thomas encouraged both his sister and mother to keep the secret. Taylor was shocked to learn what her son has done to secure her relationship with his father, but she decided to go through with the wedding before revealing the truth to Ridge. When Steffy realized that her mother has no intentions to share Thomas's secret with her father she stopped the wedding and told Ridge about her brother's sin. Ridge was livid and after telling Thomas off he went to see Brooke. The wedding was called off. Brooke was furious with Thomas and confronted him, but he was unapologetic. The Logan woman also went to confront Taylor about keeping the truth from Ridge. Taylor assured her rival that she wanted to tell Ridge about her son's actions, but after the wedding because she really believed that Ridge wanted to be with her. According to Taylor she simply didn't want to spoil their special day.

Friendship with Brooke and their special pact[]

Surprisingly Taylor and Brooke found common ground and decided to become friends after years of rivalry. Everyone, especially Ridge, was shocked by their new found friendship. Meanwhile Ridge was still not certain which woman he would like to be with. Taylor and Brooke decided that they will put their friendship before their love for Ridge and they will not pursue him any longer. Ridge left town. Taylor asked her new bff if she plans on reconciling with Bill Spencer Jr., but Brooke has rejected that idea. The two women enjoyed their friendship until Taylor found out that Sheila Carter is alive. Both Brooke and Taylor were horrified. Sheila was caught by the police and Taylor believed that she has reasons to celebrate, but soon Steffy and Finn revealed that they can't testify against Sheila because Bill is now in a relationship with her and he threatened to reveal that Taylor shot him in the back years ago if they say anything about Sheila in court. Steffy and Finn decided to keep quiet and Sheila was freed. When Taylor heard about it she said that she will confess to the police, but Steffy forbid her from doing it. Brooke also expressed that Taylor shouldn't come clean to the cops. Katie found out about Taylor shooting Bill in the past and she was horrified, but Brooke decided to defend Taylor to Katie. One day Steffy turned to Brooke and asked her to support her mother as she was going through a tough time. After talking to Steffy Brooke decides to visit Taylor she found sleeping pills on her table. Logan panicked when she saw Taylor laying on the bed. Brooke woke Taylor up and Hayes explained that she was just sleeping and not planning on committing suicide. Brooke proposed to Taylor to move into her mansion so she wouldn't be alone, but Taylor said she's fine in her beach house. Brooke was one of many people that tried to talk Bill out of his crazy relationship with Sheila, but he was stubborn. Brooke and Taylor made a pact to put their friendship first especially where Ridge is concerned. Their friendship was tested when Thomas filled for full custody of his son Douglas. Instead of fighting about it the two women decided to stay united for Taylor's biological and Brooke's adoptive grandson. When Taylor and Brooke dined at il giardino, the psychiatrist noticed that a young, handsome waiter, Paul Hollister, is flirting with Brooke. She encouraged her bestie to go for it, but Brooke wasn't to keen on dating again. Taylor was visibly pleased by Brooke getting attention from a man and she soon started playing matchmaker. Hope Logan asked Taylor if she isn't trying to set her mom up with another man to end up with Ridge herself, but Taylor said that it's not the case. Taylor organized a date for Hollis and Brooke, but nothing happened between the two apart from one kiss. Brooke expressed that she's not ready to be with another man than Ridge and she asked Taylor if she could imagine herself with any other man than Ridge. Taylor shook her head and Brooke asked her if they will always be alone and never be able to have an affection like that again. Taylor assured her that it's not going to happen and they hugged. The two women came to a conclusion that they know each other and trust each other despite their past. Moved to tears they smiled to one another and embraced.

Taylor was sad when she saw that her children continue being at odds over the CPS scheme so she encouraged Steffy to forgive her brother and let him work for Forrester again. Since Hope's line was doing poorly without Thomas, Steffy gave her an ultimatum. Thomas comes back as lead designer or the line will be cancelled. Brooke wasn't happy that her daughter had to make a difficult choice like that and she asked him how is Hope supposed to believe him after everything he did. Taylor was there during their conversation and reminded Brooke that everyone makes mistakes. Brooke said that it will work only if Thomas won't be fixated on her daughter. The young Forrester told his ex step mother that he saw her as an enemy because it was easier to blame her than to blame his father for leaving their family. Taylor said that if she would believe that Thomas is still obsessed with Hope she wouldn't encourage her son to work for FC again. Brooke left the decision on her daughter. Hope thought about it and decided to give Thomas a chance despite her husbands objections.

Taylor was shocked when it came out that Bill was cooperating with Ridge and the FBI in order to lock Sheila for murders she committed in the past. Bill was pretending to be in love with Sheila to get a confession out of her. Bill informed Taylor that she will never have to worry about getting into trouble for shooting him in the past as it was a part of the deal with the FBI. Everyone found out that Sheila had a heart attack after she has been caught and her son Finn Finnegan saved her life. Both Taylor and Brooke started wondering what Ridge's return will mean for them. Taylor said that there was "Bridge" and there was "Tridge" and now there is "Braylor". Brooke confessed that she cannot imagine going forward in her life without Taylor in it. Ridge walked in on it and they all started discussing about Finn saving Sheila from dying. Taylor said that Finn is a good man and they are lucky to have him as a son in law. Ridge was amazed when Brooke revealed to him that she and Taylor want to put their friendship above their feelings for him.

Soon Brooke and Ridge's only child, R.J. Forrester, came back to town. Thomas asked her mother if she isn't scared what the arrival of Brooke and Ridge son might cause. Thomas wasn't too keen on welcoming his brother, but Taylor convinced him to welcome him properly.

End of friendship with Brooke and a new fight for Ridge[]

Taylor found out that Brooke and Ridge were eating dinner alone and she was surprised. Brooke explained that Hope changed plans, but originally she, Liam and the kids were supposed to be eating with them. Taylor didn't look thrilled, but Brooke assured her that nothing happened between her and Ridge. When Forrester showed up he said that dinner was wonderful. Brooke agreed with him and headed out of the office to talk to Hope. Taylor told Ridge that next time he has to eat dinner with her. Next time Taylor and Brooke ate at il giardino Hollis was flirting with Brooke again. Taylor, wanting to give the two privacy, decided to leave the restaurant. She secretly watched them and smiled seeing them talk.

Thomas told his mother that he heard Brooke and Hope talking and based on that they said Brooke still isn't his biggest fan. He explained that he heard Hope saying that he is unstable and she doesn't want anything to do with him, but he added that Hope told him said it to please her mother. Taylor took it as a betrayal and felt offended. Taylor decided to talk about it with Brooke. She asked her bff to lay everything on the table. Brooke explained that she believed that she is comfortable with Hope and Thomas's cooperation, but she has changed her mind, but she didn't reveal to Taylor that it's because she suspects that her daughter developed feelings for Thomas. Brooke made it clear that she doesn't want to be at odds and Taylor replied by saying that it would help if she could just believe in Thomas. Despite Taylor growing suspicions about Brooke's honesty, she and Brooke went to have dinner at il giardino. Deacon was there and Taylor started to compliment him in front of Brooke and even called him one of the city's most eligible bachelors. Taylor was sure Brooke would agree. Brooke said she wanted nothing but the best for Deacon. Brooke had to leave il giardino and Taylor remained there with Deacon. He expressed his confusion about all of the compliments and Taylor said that it was true and it wasn't a problem to remind Brooke about it. Soon Taylor was encouraging Deacon to go after Brooke. Deacon asked Taylor if she is using him to get back Ridge and he asked what happened with her and Brooke's pact. Taylor replied by saying that Brooke wasn't honest because she didn't reveal to her that she still didn't trust Thomas. After talking to Deacon Taylor decided to see Ridge. Ridge was at Forrester's CEO office when Taylor came in with his favorite pizza. Ridge started flirting with Taylor and they almost kissed. Ridge joked that the "almost kiss" was the most action he'd had since he'd been exiled by her and Brooke. Taylor admitted to Ridge that she stated to doubt in Brooke and asked him if something happened between the two of them. Taylor stopped him, figuring she was right. Ridge tried to disagree, but they have been interrupted by Charlie Webber entering the office. Steffy told her mother that she thinks that Hope has feelings for Thomas as she saw Hope staring at him in a certain way. Taylor was daydreaming about her past kiss with Ridge in Monaco when Brooke entered her office. Brooke expressed that she didn't like that Steffy told her son in law that Hope has feelings for Thomas. Taylor replied that Steffy is just a protective sister, but Brooke saw it as an attempt to ruin her daughter's marriage. Brooke asked Taylor if she could talk to Steffy and convince her to back off. When Brooke said that she can't forget everything that Thomas has done in the past, Taylor said that she can't forget that Hope has Logan blood. Brooke was horrified and started crying, but Taylor smiled and looked proud of fighting for her children's honor. Brooke said that she values their friendship and she will leave before she will say something she will regret. Taylor yelled that it's too late for that. Once Brooke was gone Taylor looked at the photo of her family, took her purse and left her office to see Deacon at il giardino. She complained to him that she has forgotten that "Brooke Logan is Brooke Logan". Deacon reminded Taylor that they were supposed to be friends and again said that it seems like she is trying to set him up with Brooke so she can have a clear path to Ridge. Taylor announced that she simply wanted to put Hope's parents back together and assured Deacon that he really is a catch. She also admitted that she doesn't trust Brooke anymore and he is the one that could stop the vicious cycle of her and Brooke fighting over Ridge. She ordered Deacon to call Brooke and ask her to get back together and he listened to her. After encouraging Deacon to go after Brooke, Taylor decided to see Ridge. When she arrived at FC she saw him alone in the office. Ridge told her that Brooke got a call from Deacon and went to see him. He seemed really upset about it and didn't understand why they had to talk. Taylor reminded Ridge that Brooke and Deacon share a child together. Ridge said that the "Deacon phase" wasn't Brooke's best moment, but Taylor said that it brought something good as it gave them a child and kids bond people together. Taylor reminded Ridge about their beautiful memories and she assured him that she doesn't regret their journey together. Taylor expressed how she misses Ridge and she said that she stayed away from him out of "false bravado". Ridge asked her about her friendship with Brooke, but Taylor replied that Brooke didn't stay true to their pact. Taylor started to bad-mouth Brooke and she overheard it. When Ridge left the office to help Eric an emotional Brooke stormed into the office and called Taylor a backstabbing traitor. Brooke revealed that Deacon told her about her attempt to set him and her up together. Taylor tried to tell Brooke that she had the best intentions, but Brooke pushed her to reveal her true agenda. Brooke laughed when Taylor said that she valued their friendship. Taylor explained that since Brooke was demonizing Thomas she started to have suspicions that she wasn't honest also where Ridge is concerned which made Brooke laugh. Brooke said that Taylor took advantage of her trust and she never believed that she would betray her like that. After Taylor finally confessed that she does want Ridge for herself she added that she and Ridge deserve each other. In her opinion Brooke and Ridge were a miss-match that just continued to hurt each other. Brooke blasted Taylor for her "dating service" with Hollis and Deacon and reminded her about withholding the truth about Thomas's actions from Ridge. Taylor threw Brooke's past in her face so Logan decided to go to Ridge and tell him everything "Saint Taylor" did. Taylor grabbed Brooke to stop her from going to Ridge and the two women started pushing each other. Ridge ran into the office and held Brooke back. Brooke shouted that Taylor stabbed her in the back and played her for a fool and announced that their friendship and pact is over. The war for Ridge re-started for both women. Taylor wanted to go to Rome for the Hope for the future line promotion with Ridge, Steffy, Thomas and the rest of the Forrester staff. Taylor was worried about Thomas and Hope's cooperation in Rome because she feared that if the young Logan has feelings for him it may derail his progress. Thomas assured both Taylor and Ridge that Hope doesn't have romantic feelings for him. Thomas asked his mother if she feels weird about Brooke and Ridge travelling to Rome together and she reminded her son that it's a business trip. Taylor tried to tell Brooke once more that she was genuinely supporting her in moving forward in her life to which Brooke replied "so you could move on with Ridge". Brooke told Taylor that she is not part of the company, but Taylor reminded her rival that her son is the lead designer of the line. Brooke said that she see's right through Taylor and she replied that at least one of them is transparent. Eric told Ridge that it wasn't a good idea for Taylor to tag along because Brooke will also be in Rome. Taylor told Ridge that although she would love to go to Rome, she does realize it's a business trip. Ridge gave Taylor credit for helping Thomas and being a part of his success, but she said it's their son's personal success. Taylor and Ridge started to talk about the situation with Brooke. Taylor said that in her opinion Brooke will never accept her part in the end of their friendship and will just continue to smear her. Later she said that she will always love him and went on about how handsome he is. Steffy was concerned for her mother while leaving for Rome. Taylor helped Finn out with the kids during Steffy's absent. Taylor asked her son in law if he had any news from Rome and Finn assumed that she wanted to know if anything happened between Ridge and Brooke. Finn asked if Taylor spoke to Ridge since he left LA to which she replied "no". Taylor expressed her disappointment in the fact that her friendship with Brooke didn't last. Finn realized that it was hard for his mother in law to know that her rival and the love of her life are together in Rome. Meanwhile Ridge had an awakening in Rome and realized that he wants to be with his Logan forever. Steffy and Thomas were heartbroken for their mother. When Ridge came back to LA he went to see Taylor. He assured her that their family will always be very important for him. She was happy to see him, but he soon crushed her world by revealing that he is back with Brooke. Taylor said that Ridge is setting himself up for heartache and she told him that her happiness doesn't depend on a man, not even him. Ridge said that this time it will be different, but Taylor said that Brooke will be Brooke and will eventually betray him. Taylor asked Ridge if he was absolutely sure that he really wants to reunite with his ex wife. Ridge assured Taylor that he didn't want to hurt her. Ridge asked if Taylor knew how much he loved her, their family, and the memories. Taylor continued to share her concern about the "Bridge reunion" and how Logan always brings chaos into his life. She also told Ridge to not defend Brooke and he replied that he isn't defending anyone but trying to make her understand. Taylor went on to remind Ridge of Brooke's past love life with Eric and Thorne. Taylor went to see Brooke and told her that the friendship was real only for her. She accused Brooke of using Thomas's past against him and Brooke replied that she has been more patient an forgiving than she should have been. Taylor went further and accused Brooke of manipulating the situation. Brooke yelled that the current situation is the effect of Taylor breaking the pact first and she said that Taylor has only herself to blame. Taylor assured Brooke that she will continue being happy thanks to her children and grandchildren. Unexpectedly Hope Logan developed feelings for Thomas and they started dating after Hope and Liam Spencer separated. Taylor had serious reservations and complained that Thomas isn't healed, but is in the process of healing and his relationship with Hope could ruin his progress. Afterwards Taylor went to Europe.

Broken heart syndrome (2024-)[]

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Taylor calling Steffy from Monaco. Rebecca Budig's first appearance as Taylor Hayes

When Ridge Forrester and Brooke Logan were promoting the bedroom line in Monte Carlo Taylor was seen spying on them in the bushes. While looking at the two she decided to call Steffy and informed her that she's coming back home. Some days later Taylor arrived in LA and surprised her daughter. Steffy confided in her and told her that she worries about Hope's bad influence on Finn. When Taylor found out that Hope kissed her son in law during a party at the Forrester mansion she confronted both Brooke and Hope. She accused Hope of becoming her mother and started to shame Brooke for her past in front of Ridge. Steffy decided to leave town for some time after blaming both Finn and Hope for the kiss Hope planted on Finn. Taylor and Ridge begun being worried when Steffy didn't check on her children for a couple of days. Suddenly Finn called Ridge and Taylor and told them that Steffy is at home. Taylor and her ex husband were relieved. Steffy told them that Luna kidnapped her. Katie Logan informed Taylor and Ridge that Luna was arrester not only for kidnapping Steffy, but double homicide. Happy that their daughter is alive and well Taylor and Ridge embraced each other.

Crimes and Misdeeds[]

  • Had a brief affair with Eric Forrester; behind Stephanie Forrester's back.
  • Slapped Brooke Logan Forrester (Apr 5, 1993)
  • Slept with James Warwick; due to hypothermia while being married to Ridge (1994).
  • Slapped Omar Rashid (Oct 7, 1994).
  • Impersonated a hospital volunteer to tend to a blinded Ridge (1995).
  • Didn't tell Ridge he was the father of their son, Thomas (1997).
  • Didn't tell Ridge that she slept with James Warwick for many years.
  • Slapped a pregnant Morgan DeWitt (Dec 26, 2000).
  • Accidently caused a pregnant Morgan to fall over a balcony after pulling away from her, which caused a miscarriage (Dec 26, 2000).
  • Got into a catfight with Morgan (Mar 7, 2001).
  • Punched Morgan (Apr 19, 2001).
  • Called the Immigration Department to have Gabriela Romano deported.
  • Kissed Hector Ramirez while being married to Ridge Forrester.
  • Asked Nick Marone to burn photos of Brooke's children.
  • Slept with Stephen Logan when he was dating Jackie Marone Knight (2006)
  • Gets into an accident while drunk driving and is punished by having her licensed suspended.
  • Obstructed justice; by lying about her role in Darla's death (2006).
  • Slept with Rick Forrester and gets engaged to him shortly after her daughter, Phoebe Forrester breaks-up with him which caused huge heart-break to Phoebe that was still in love with Rick.
  • Found out that Ridge Forrester and Brooke Logan are not legally married and was waiting for them to argue before revealing the truth to Ridge at the right time hoping that Ridge will leave Brooke. (2009 Ep.5566)
  • Took Ridge's phone and turned it off so Brooke Logan wasn't able to contact him as she was trying to convince him to go back to her in Big Bear (2009 Ep.5581)
  • Had sex with a taken Ridge Forrester after giving him pills even if she herself suspected that after taking the medication Ridge is detached. (2009. Taylor said Ridge is detached in Ep.5585 and they had sex Ep. 5589)
  • Kept her night with Ridge a secret from his partner Brooke. (2009)
  • Gave her son, Jack Marone up because she couldn't accept him for being biologically Brooke Logan Forrester son.
  • Slept with Ridge Forrester; when he was married to Brooke Logan Forrester and under the influence of pills that she gave to him.
  • Lies to her husband, Whip Jones that she is over her ex-husband, Ridge Forrester, but secretly hopes for his return.
  • Kissed Ridge Forrester; when he was in a relationship with Brooke Logan Forrester.
  • Encouraged her daughter, Steffy Forrester to make a move on a Liam Spencer; while he was engaged to Hope Spencer.
  • Broke into Brooke's confidential hospital files (2013).
  • Humiliates Brooke Logan Forrester during a family party.
  • Asked Bill Spencer Jr. to interfere in Hope Spencer and Liam Spencer relationship again.
  • Shot Bill Spencer Jr. believing that he had raped her daughter, Steffy Forrester (March 2018).
  • Held Bill Spencer Jr. at gunpoint (2018).
  • Didn't confess to the police; in order to free her ex-husband, Ridge Forrester from jail for a crime that she had committed.
  • Engaged in a fight with Brooke that destroyed the wedding cake on Hope's wedding day (2018).
  • Unknowingly paid 250k in cash to Reese Buckingham to buy Hope Spencer and Liam Spencer 's daughter Beth.
  • Kissed legally married Ridge Forrester (March 2019). https://soapssheknows.com/the-bold-and-the-beautiful/recaps/537534/brooke-witnessing-taylor-kissing-ridge/
  • Shared kisses with legally married Ridge Forrester (February-April 2022).
  • Ridge and Taylor kept the truth from Brooke Logan Forrester that their son, Thomas Forrester knew about Sheila's manipulations that caused Brooke's relapse on New Years' Eve.
  • Kissed married Ridge Forrester after he reconciled with his wife Brooke Logan Forrester because he got angry with Brooke. (August 2022).
  • Kissed legally married Ridge when he asked her to be with him before he even informed his wife that he is divorcing her (October 2022).
  • Had sex with Ridge Forrester while he was still legally married to Brooke Logan Forrester (October 2022)
  • Learned the truth about her son faking a CPS call and framing Brooke Logan, but didn't reveal it to Ridge and tried to marry him before he learned the truth from Steffy Forrester about Brooke being innocent. (November 2022)
  • Tried to manipulate Deacon Sharpe into going after Brooke Logan behind her back. (June 2023)
  • Broke the pact with Brooke Logan to choose their friendship over Ridge. She badmouthed her in front of Ridge Forrester and went after him behind Brooke's back (June 2023)

Maladies and Injuries[]

  • Almost froze to death at Big Bear Cabin after an earthquake (1994).
  • Suffered amnesia after being mugged in an airport at Cairo (1994).
  • Was attacked by a stranger in her home.
  • Presumed dead after a plane crash. Revived by Dr. Omar Rashid (1994).
  • Had a claustrophobia-induced panic attack while being trapped in an elevator (1996).
  • Suffered burns to her face after accidentally setting her nightgown on fire (1997).
  • Contracted tuberculosis from a homeless man she tried to help and almost died in childbirth (1999).
  • Was kidnapped and hit by her husband's crazy ex-girlfriend, Morgan DeWitt (2001).
  • Shot by Sheila Carter (went into a coma and was presumed dead; Oct 16, 2002).
  • Had a car accident (2006).
  • Diagnosed with alcoholism and depression.
  • Cut her hand when she crashed a glass of wine on the wall.
  • Rendered unconscious in a boating accident (2007).
  • Had hallucinations and depression after finding out that her egg donor was Brooke Logan and she gave birth to Brooke's biological son (2008)
  • Had hallucinations after eating psychedelic berries (2011).
  • Suffered an injury in a fall which temporarily required a cane (2018)
  • Almost fell from the hospital roof while trying to save Sheila Carter, but ended up being saved by her.
  • Misdiagnosed with heart failure which after further testing was diagnosed as the broken heart syndrome (September-October 2024)

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