Karen Spencer
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Karen Spencer is a fictional character
on the CBS
soap opera
, The Bold and the Beautiful
. The character was created as a means of bringing Joanna Johnson
back to the show after Caroline Spencer
(her previous role) was killed off: Karen is Caroline's previously unmentioned identical twin sister. The character appeared from 1991–1994. Johnson returned to the role on a contract basis starting with the April 28, 2009 episode, but less than six months later, she was released from her contract and Karen was again off screen by mid-November 2009. Johnson returned to the role for four episodes, starting July 22, 2011.
, proves to have an identical twin sister named Karen. In the revised history, she is kidnapped as an infant and taken away to Texas, where she lives as Faith Roberts.
) told Blake Hayes
that Caroline Spencer
had a twin. The twin, who went by the name Faith, had been found living in Texas, where she worked as a waitress. Faith was the spitting image of Caroline Spencer
. Faith was recruited by Taylor Hayes' (Hunter Tylo
) ex-husband Blake Hayes to fall in love with her late sister's husband Ridge Forrester
, who was going to be married with Taylor at the time. Faith went to his job and he freaked out when he saw her. She explained her situation, and he began to fall in love with her because it felt as if he were with his late wife. However, this development failed to break up Ridge's marriage to Taylor. They both went to Ridge and Taylor's wedding in disguise and Blake wanted her to run up there and reveal herself as Caroline Spencer Forrester back from the dead, but she refused.
) was at odds with Karen, who had fallen for her husband, Thorne
(then played by Jeff Trachta
). Karen and Thorne had an affair while Macy was trying to save her marriage with Thorne. Karen would rub it in Macy's face about her affair and stealing Thorne away. The two had a memorable food fight over Thorne one day during Thanksgiving, while preparing the meal in a kitchen. Thorne would up falling in love with Karen, and while his marriage to Macy was in shatters, he took up with Caroline's twin. Karen's relationship with Thorne was short-lived, and she soon ended up falling for attorney Connor Davis (Scott Thompson Baker), leaving Thorne and Macy to reunite.
(Kimberlin Brown
) determined to replace Connor as Brooke Logan
's (Katherine Kelly Lang
) confidant, began to investigate Connor's affair with Karen. When Sheila intercepted a love letter that Karen had written to Connor, she seized the opportunity to lure Brooke to Connor's apartment, where the two witnessed Connor and Karen kissing. A devastated Brooke called off her wedding to Connor, and a rift was created in her friendship with Karen. Karen became pregnant with Connor's baby, but lost the baby not long after. However Karen did not tell anyone and wanted to lie about the pregnancy.
. She was present for the reading of her father's will wherein he bequeathed 50% of the Spencer Empire (all of his assetts and his company Spencer Publications) to her and the other 50% to her half-brother Bill Spencer Jr.
She and Bill Jr. were also named the successor Co-CEOs of Spencer Publications. Although Karen was hesitant and a bit nervous to assume the role, Stephanie assured her she would do a fine job. Karen made it clear she is not sure who will be running the LA office of Spencer Publications, but it was eventually revealed that Bill Spencer Jr.
would be the one to do so.
Karen attended her half-brother's wedding to Katie Logan
in November 2009. She left town again shortly after and currently runs the East Coast division of Spencer Publications in New York City
.
Fictional character
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on the CBS
CBS
CBS Broadcasting Inc. is a major US commercial broadcasting television network, which started as a radio network. The name is derived from the initials of the network's former name, Columbia Broadcasting System. The network is sometimes referred to as the "Eye Network" in reference to the shape of...
soap opera
Soap opera
A soap opera, sometimes called "soap" for short, is an ongoing, episodic work of dramatic fiction presented in serial format on radio or as television programming. The name soap opera stems from the original dramatic serials broadcast on radio that had soap manufacturers, such as Procter & Gamble,...
, The Bold and the Beautiful
The Bold and the Beautiful
The Bold and the Beautiful is an American television soap opera created by William J. Bell and Lee Phillip Bell for CBS Daytime. It premiered on March 23, 1987....
. The character was created as a means of bringing Joanna Johnson
Joanna Johnson
Joanna Johnson is an American actress, writer and producer, best known for her roles as Caroline Spencer Forrester and Karen Spencer on The Bold and the Beautiful.-Career:...
back to the show after Caroline Spencer
Caroline Spencer
Caroline Spencer Forrester is a fictional character in the American soap opera, The Bold and the Beautiful. The role was played by Joanna Johnson from March 23, 1987 to early July 1990...
(her previous role) was killed off: Karen is Caroline's previously unmentioned identical twin sister. The character appeared from 1991–1994. Johnson returned to the role on a contract basis starting with the April 28, 2009 episode, but less than six months later, she was released from her contract and Karen was again off screen by mid-November 2009. Johnson returned to the role for four episodes, starting July 22, 2011.
Background
In one of the show's earliest retcons, the late publishing heiress, Caroline SpencerCaroline Spencer
Caroline Spencer Forrester is a fictional character in the American soap opera, The Bold and the Beautiful. The role was played by Joanna Johnson from March 23, 1987 to early July 1990...
, proves to have an identical twin sister named Karen. In the revised history, she is kidnapped as an infant and taken away to Texas, where she lives as Faith Roberts.
Faith Roberts
There seemed to be an aura of mystery about her. Bill Spencer's ex-girlfriend Margo (Lauren KoslowLauren Koslow
Lauren Alice Koslow is a long-time American dramatic actress, best known for her long running portrayal of Kate Roberts on the NBC dramatic serial Days of our Lives, which she has played continuously since 1996...
) told Blake Hayes
Blake Hayes
Blake Hayes was a fictional character in the American soap opera The Bold and the Beautiful. He was played by actor Peter Brown from 1991 to 1992.-Taylor's first husband:...
that Caroline Spencer
Caroline Spencer
Caroline Spencer Forrester is a fictional character in the American soap opera, The Bold and the Beautiful. The role was played by Joanna Johnson from March 23, 1987 to early July 1990...
had a twin. The twin, who went by the name Faith, had been found living in Texas, where she worked as a waitress. Faith was the spitting image of Caroline Spencer
Caroline Spencer
Caroline Spencer Forrester is a fictional character in the American soap opera, The Bold and the Beautiful. The role was played by Joanna Johnson from March 23, 1987 to early July 1990...
. Faith was recruited by Taylor Hayes' (Hunter Tylo
Hunter Tylo
Hunter Tylo is an American actress, Author and former model. She is best known for her role as Taylor Hayes on The Bold and the Beautiful. She originated the role in 1990, and still continues to play it today....
) ex-husband Blake Hayes to fall in love with her late sister's husband Ridge Forrester
Ridge Forrester
Ridge Forrester is a fictional character from the CBS daytime soap opera, The Bold and the Beautiful. The character was introduced in the series premiere on March 23, 1987 and has been a regular fixture ever since...
, who was going to be married with Taylor at the time. Faith went to his job and he freaked out when he saw her. She explained her situation, and he began to fall in love with her because it felt as if he were with his late wife. However, this development failed to break up Ridge's marriage to Taylor. They both went to Ridge and Taylor's wedding in disguise and Blake wanted her to run up there and reveal herself as Caroline Spencer Forrester back from the dead, but she refused.
Thorne's Love
Thorne fell in love with Karen Spencer obviously because she looked just like his first wife, and the two fell in love, but Thorne's second ex-wife Macy Alexander was furious at her because she was in love with Thorne also.Karen vs. Macy
Macy Alexander (Bobbie EakesBobbie Eakes
Bobbie Eakes is an American actress and singer. She is known for her role as Macy Alexander Forrester Chambers Sharpe on The Bold and the Beautiful and for her role as Krystal Carey Chandler Martin Hayward on All My Children .- Personal life :She is the youngest...
) was at odds with Karen, who had fallen for her husband, Thorne
Thorne Forrester
Thorne Forrester is a fictional character on CBS soap opera The Bold and the Beautiful. The character has been played by Winsor Harmon since December 1996; previously, the role was played by Clayton Norcross from the show's premier in 1987 until 1989, then by Jeff Trachta from 1989 until 1996.-The...
(then played by Jeff Trachta
Jeff Trachta
Jeff Trachta is an American actor, recording artist, comedian, and Las Vegas headliner.-Music:Trachta’s break in Hollywood was as the soap opera star Thorne Forrester on the CBS show The Bold & The Beautiful...
). Karen and Thorne had an affair while Macy was trying to save her marriage with Thorne. Karen would rub it in Macy's face about her affair and stealing Thorne away. The two had a memorable food fight over Thorne one day during Thanksgiving, while preparing the meal in a kitchen. Thorne would up falling in love with Karen, and while his marriage to Macy was in shatters, he took up with Caroline's twin. Karen's relationship with Thorne was short-lived, and she soon ended up falling for attorney Connor Davis (Scott Thompson Baker), leaving Thorne and Macy to reunite.
Karen vs. Sheila
Sheila CarterSheila Carter
Sheila Carter is a fictional character who appeared on both The Young and the Restless and The Bold and the Beautiful...
(Kimberlin Brown
Kimberlin Brown
Kimberlin Ann Brown is an American actress, best known for her iconic role as Sheila Carter on The Young and the Restless and The Bold and the Beautiful Kimberlin Ann Brown (born June 29, 1961 in Hayward, California) is an American actress, best known for her iconic role as Sheila Carter on The...
) determined to replace Connor as Brooke Logan
Brooke Logan
Brooke Logan Forrester is a fictional character from the CBS Daytime soap opera, The Bold and the Beautiful. She has been portrayed by Katherine Kelly Lang since the series debuted in March 1987, although Catherine Hickland and Sandra Ferguson briefly filled in on two occasions when Lang was on...
's (Katherine Kelly Lang
Katherine Kelly Lang
Katherine Kelly Lang is an American actress. She is known for her role as Brooke Logan Forrester on The Bold and the Beautiful .-Personal life:...
) confidant, began to investigate Connor's affair with Karen. When Sheila intercepted a love letter that Karen had written to Connor, she seized the opportunity to lure Brooke to Connor's apartment, where the two witnessed Connor and Karen kissing. A devastated Brooke called off her wedding to Connor, and a rift was created in her friendship with Karen. Karen became pregnant with Connor's baby, but lost the baby not long after. However Karen did not tell anyone and wanted to lie about the pregnancy.
Karen and Connor
Karen did not marry Thorne, but rather became engaged to Connor Davis. They were married in a house wedding but to make it official they have to sign the papers, Karen did not sign it until she revealed that she had lied to Connor about her alleged pregnancy. Connor could not believe it and so he called off the marriage, and the papers did not officially make them man and wife. In 1994 Karen had returned Spectra Fashions back to Sally after Karen took over, soon after Karen called her mom Bonnie Roberts and she told her to come home for a while. Karen took a vacation there but stayed in Texas, where she has presumably resided since.Return to Los Angeles
Karen returned to Los Angeles in April 2009. It was revealed that Karen had been working at Spencer Publications. Stephanie called her to offer her condolonces about the death of her father Bill SpencerBill Spencer
William "Bill" Spencer is a fictional character from the soap opera, The Bold and the Beautiful. The character appears from 1987 through 1994 and makes several brief appearances afterwards, including a postmortem appearance via DVD. He is portrayed by Jim Storm.- Background :When the show began, it...
. She was present for the reading of her father's will wherein he bequeathed 50% of the Spencer Empire (all of his assetts and his company Spencer Publications) to her and the other 50% to her half-brother Bill Spencer Jr.
Bill Spencer Jr.
William "Bill" Spencer Jr. is a fictional character from the American soap opera, The Bold and the Beautiful. He is portrayed by Don Diamont. Bill, a role specifically created for the actor, is the namesake son of the publishing tycoon, Bill Spencer , a character that appeared from the series...
She and Bill Jr. were also named the successor Co-CEOs of Spencer Publications. Although Karen was hesitant and a bit nervous to assume the role, Stephanie assured her she would do a fine job. Karen made it clear she is not sure who will be running the LA office of Spencer Publications, but it was eventually revealed that Bill Spencer Jr.
Bill Spencer Jr.
William "Bill" Spencer Jr. is a fictional character from the American soap opera, The Bold and the Beautiful. He is portrayed by Don Diamont. Bill, a role specifically created for the actor, is the namesake son of the publishing tycoon, Bill Spencer , a character that appeared from the series...
would be the one to do so.
Karen attended her half-brother's wedding to Katie Logan
Katie Logan
Katherine Elizabeth "Katie" Logan Spencer is a fictional character in the American soap opera The Bold and the Beautiful. She was played by actress Nancy Sloan in a contract role from 1987 to 1989, was recurring from 1994 to 1996, and continued to make guest appearances in 2000, 2001, 2003, and 2004...
in November 2009. She left town again shortly after and currently runs the East Coast division of Spencer Publications in New York City
New York City
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.