The Bold and the Beautiful - MESSAGE BOARDS

Here are some of my thoughts as to why I love the character BLF and/or the actress KKL. This thread is intended to be a positive feedback of the actress KKL and/or the character Brooke Logan Forrester. Please make this a no bashing thread.

Oftentimes I wonder how a woman who has gone through so much tumult, hurt and pain in her lifetime, still manages to keep a smile on her face. The average person going through some of the things that Brooke has gone through would probably have resorted to drugs or alcohol as way of alleviating their pain.

From the obvious joy on her face yesterday, while with Ridge, it is hard to believe that just a few short weeks ago, Brooke was on the verge of losing her destiny, or so it seemed to us. Nevertheless, as she said to Stephanie, she had every confidence that Ridge will be back. That comment resulted in the planned rush to the altar. Does that demonstrate self-confidence or what? I think that Brooke knows Ridge much better than he knows himself and vice versa. Every time he gets distracted with someone else, she has this attitude of – have your fun silly boy, you will be back.

I fell in love with the character Brooke since the very first episode of B&B aired in 1987. Since then, I have laughed with her, cried with her and get angry with her sometimes for some of the mistakes she has made. I have also watched her manoeuvre her way in and out of situations and have not only celebrated her successful endeavours but also her failures. Over the years, I have watched her grow into the person she is today, from a young chemistry student in the valley to the CEO of a major couture house on the hills. I have observed her not only dreaming the dream and making that dream a reality with a few bumps in the road. How could I not be proud of her?

She is the real deal, a normal person, with normal issues and challenges in life, who has overcome some of the most difficult obstacles in her life. One of her major obstacles from day 1 has been Stephanie and over the years, I have watched Brooke unsuccessfully try to find a way through that mountain and around that mountain until she decided to slowly turn that mountain into a goldmine. She did not give up, not my Logan. The girl is thoughtful, intelligent and possesses a great deal of common sense. She is just Brooke.

I saw a recent interview on the red carpet with KKL at the Emmy’s. When she spoke she had the same demeanour and soft spoken voice of Brooke . I was reminded then that she is truly a beautiful person and remains the same both on or off screen.

That was a great post.As for me I have the same feelings.I will say that when Brooke makes a stupid move it upsets me then in the end she knew what she was doing. I think the thing I hated most was that when she got raped. I hated seeing her tortured like that.It was totally uncalled for yet it sent us a message of being careful who you talk to in a lounge or bar or anywhere.I felt her pain.Yet it may have enlightened some woman of being careful who you talk to.
Brooke is really great yet I do still love Taylor just as much.I really am not happy the way the writers have made her into just a wimp of a woman.I am glad to know that in real life that they really get along and really like working together and never bash each other in real life thay actually complemant each other of their freinship. As I said this is a very nice post.Thank You.

I didn't start watching BB until the episode where Ridge was trying to get Brooke to sign over BeLieF. I remember thinking here is a woman that loves that snake with everything in her. I have liked Brooke since that day. She is scrappy and loyal. Yes she did have the horrible lapse of judgment where Deacon was concerned. IT took a while for me to forgive her. With Brooke you always know where you stand. And for that I will always be in her corner.

Great Thread Michaelee....I have also loved Brooke since day one. She is the main reason I enjoy this show soo much. She lights up the screen when she's on. I even love her scenes with SF. Brooke has come a long way from that star struck college girl from the valley. She has made soo many mistakes during the years, it's not even funny! What gets me is the fact that she owns them. She never runs from them, no matter how bad it may seem. I've said this before, Brooke loves hard and sometimes can forgive too easily for my tastes, but I love her anyway. I like that the show is finally showing her comedic side. It makes her even more likeable in my book.

Thanks for this post, it's been refreshing.

Brooke is a fascinating character; KKL is perfect for the role.
I don't think anybody could replace KKL as Brooke.
She is beautiful, and she has an enchanting, perky charisma.
Her personality really engages a SL.

I was hooked on the romance between Brooke and Ridge from the scene when Ridge first looked into Brooke's face at
Stephanie's party...somewhat a Cinderella story.

The chemistry and love between these two has been the focus.
The writers kept us at bay with all the people and factors that kept them apart for periods of time through the years.
Still you knew that it was just a matter of time the Sl would bring the two back together since the drama was really all about these two belonging together.

I enjoy the love connection between Brooke and Ridge,
with the great scenes that portray their love for each other and show why they belong together.

Yesterday's bedroom scene showed their secure connection
with their easy conversation and humor.

Brooke is a character of many facets.
She is kind, intelligent, tenacious, talented, charming, fun, and interesting.
Brooke's personality and KKL's performance will continue to allure in whatever SL direction the writers take her.

Gosh you guys have said it all so well. I have loved Brooke since day one. I loved her close connection to her family. I hated the Deacon SL, but loved the Nick the captain SL. I can't understand why she always forgives Ridge, but I love that their love keeps pulling them back towards each other and their love grows stronger. I love the way she can pick herself up after being kicked down and get on with her life. I know she has made major mistakes but she acknowledges them and pays the price. I love how even now she still is very forgiving. I love her laughter and her silliness. I really enjoy watching her story play out.

Newlife, your last paragraph? They "really get along"? Where do you get this from? KKL never says anything about her castmates negatively, but those closer know more than your statement.

[quote]Quote vicc: Brooke is a fascinating character; KKL is perfect for the role.
I don't think anybody could replace KKL as Brooke.
She is beautiful, and she has an enchanting, perky charisma.
Her personality really engages a SL.

I was hooked on the romance between Brooke and Ridge from the scene when Ridge first looked into Brooke's face at
Stephanie's party...somewhat a Cinderella story.

The chemistry and love between these two has been the focus.
The writers kept us at bay with all the people and factors that kept them apart for periods of time through the years.
Still you knew that it was just a matter of time the Sl would bring the two back together since the drama was really all about these two belonging together.

I enjoy the love connection between Brooke and Ridge,
with the great scenes that portray their love for each other and show why they belong together.

Yesterday's bedroom scene showed their secure connection
with their easy conversation and humor.

Brooke is a character of many facets.
She is kind, intelligent, tenacious, talented, charming, fun, and interesting.
Brooke's personality and KKL's performance will continue to allure in whatever SL direction the writers take her.[/quote]



vicc - I have often said that you truly understand the character Brooke and this response just proved that fact. I especially love your ending statement and agree that the writers will always use her SL to reel the viewers in whether you like her or hate her.

On a different subject - I have often seen others debate the fact that Brooke was and is never a good mother. In fact, Stephanie and Taylor are always quick to point that out. Do you agree or disagree that she is not a good mother?

Great post about KKL she is such a lovely human being and has that great smile. No one could play Brooke and it is because of KKL that Brooke is so loveable. Joanna Johnson former Caroline/Karen on B&B mentioned in an interview years ago that she admired KKL. The reason she said this is because KKL always came to work upbeat and happy and was not like her (JJ) that at times came to work grumpy etc. She went on to say that KKL was liked by the entire cast and was a true professional and a beautiful person all around. SF, RM and JM all mentioned this as well about KKL.
I have seen KKL on RAI Italian International on some interviews and she is so gracious and classy. The fans in Italy adore her and watch B&B mainly because of her.

Edited by admin - five day ban for actor bashing and use of derogatory term for a woman.

With all due respect to the original poster, I am not a fan of Brooke Logan or of Kathryn Kelly Lang. I think that she is highly over rated and I don't think that she adds much more to this show other than to be a spoiler. I have always thought that Brooke Logan was an OCD kind of character. Obcessed to the point of insanity with all things Forrester. Brooke keeps repeating her same mistakes over and over again and she keeps expecting a different outcome each time. Brooke is a dreamer, she is self absorbed and self centered. She has worn her feelings on her sleeve for years. I don't see Brooke as anything more than just a cheap tramp. A victim of her own bad judgment. For the most part she has lead her entire family into Forrester undressing and flat on her back! I lost any respect I might have had for her years and years ago. Brooke Logan has never been anything but a foolish dreamer that has spent her entire adult life chasing after a destiny that is now in shambles. It doesn't matter what the writers do to try and clean her up, she isn't redeemable. Putting lipstick on a pig doesn't change the fact that it is still just a pig.

This started out as such a lovely thread, just what the Brooke fans wanted, it was asked nicely at the very beginning for it to not end up being a bashing thread, do not see how hard that can be. So many other sites that you can do what you want, no need to invade this one and turn it into something that none of us want....hopefully this will not end up being a Brooke vs Taylor thread since that was not the intent, and there are plenty sites out there for that, or maybe start a new thread and leave this one for the people that truly appreciate Brooke..thanks Michaelee for starting this, it is great to read what all the Brooke fans feel....