Ridge Forrester

Ridge Eric Forrester Jr. is a fictional character from the American soap opera The Bold and the Beautiful, which premiered in 1987. Ridge has been portrayed primarily by actor Ronn Moss from the show's inception until 2012, and later by Thorsten Kaye from 2015 onward. As the son of fashion mogul Eric Forrester and matriarch Stephanie Forrester, Ridge inherited both the family business empire and its accompanying drama. Throughout the show's decades-long run, Ridge has been involved in some of daytime television's most iconic storylines, including complex love triangles and romantic entanglements with characters Brooke Logan and Taylor Hamilton. His character embodies the classical soap opera archetype of the handsome, wealthy protagonist constantly caught between duty, love, and personal ambition. Ridge's professional life as a fashion designer and corporate executive has often intertwined with his personal relationships, creating perpetual narrative tension. The character has appeared in numerous awards-nominated storylines and has been central to the show's identity. Ridge Forrester represents the soap opera tradition of combining glamorous settings with emotional intensity, making him an enduring fixture in daytime television culture.