User:Livelikemusic/Beth Logan

Elizabeth "Beth" Logan (nèe Henderson) is a fictional character on the American soap opera, The Bold and the Beautiful. She was played by Judith Baldwin, who originated the role (1987); Nancy Burnett, who is most identified with the role (1987-1989, 1994, 1996, 1997, 1998, 2001); and Marla Adams (1991). Beth's current portrayer, Robin Riker, assumed the role on June 18, 2008.

Character's background
While at school at Northwestern University, Beth Henderson had been in love with Eric Forrester (John McCook) and they were dating. After their relationship ended, due to Stephanie Douglas (Susan Flannery) roping Eric into marriage because she was pregnant (with Ridge Forrester (Ronn Moss), who wasn't even Eric's son); she married Stephen Logan (Patrick Duffy). Stephen and Beth had four children, Storm (William deVry); Brooke (Katherine Kelly Lang); Donna (Jennifer Gareis) and youngest daughter, Katie (Heather Tom).

Before the show began, Stephen had deserted Beth and the children, as he felt that he would never measure up to Eric. Beth had gained a job as a caterer and so she and Brooke had catered a party that Stephanie had set up for one of the fashion shows.

This allowed Eric to reconnect with Beth, whom he had always loved. Beth suffered during this time from breast cancer. Stephanie, desperate to keep Eric away from Beth, contacted Stephen, who was estranged from her, to come back into their lives. Stephanie also convinces Bill Spencer Sr. (Jim Storm) to give Stephen a job in Paris, to keep Beth as far away from Eric as she can.

Despite all this, Beth has always loved Eric and wishes he was still in her life. Eventually however, she and Stephen divorce because of her lingering fondness for Eric.

Beth returns to Los Angeles on June 18, 2008 at the request of Nick Marone (Jack Wagner), because he thinks her youngest daughter, Katie, who recently had a heart transplant, needs her. Her family becomes worried about Beth's strange behaviour. Beth eventually reveals to Katie that she has had several mini-strokes and is also in the early stages of dementia. It takes some convincing from her family, but Beth finally agrees to stay in Los Angeles and receive treatment from her granddaughter Dr. Bridget Forrester (Ashley Jones) and Dr. Taylor Hayes (Hunter Tylo). The treatment appears to be working. Stephen and Beth have also hinted at a possible reconciliation.

After a long absence Stephen and Beth reappeared for Nick and Bridget's wedding and it was mentioned that they had been in Paris.

Actor history

 * Judith Baldwin
 * Contract: 1987


 * Nancy Burnett
 * Contract: 1987-1989
 * Guest: 1994, 1997, 1998
 * Recurring: 1995-1996, 2001


 * Marla Adams
 * Guest: 1991


 * Robin Riker
 * Contract: June 18 - October 8, 2008
 * Recurring: December 4, 2008 - present

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