Heather Tom is one of the hardest-working women in daytime TV. Aside from her award-winning role as Katie on The Bold and the Beautiful, the actress is also busy with writing and directing. Currently, Tom is working on several projects that are taking her away from the soap opera set.
Key Takeaways
- Tom has been playing B&B’s Katie since 2007.
- The actress has written and directed several episodes of B&B.
- Tom’s passion for writing has led her to branch out on her own.
Heather Tom’s Writing Aspirations
Tom is one of the soap world’s most talented stars. Throughout her 36 years in daytime, she’s won numerous awards for her work on The Young and the Restless and B&B. Not only is she an amazing actress, but she’s also a talented writer and director.
Tom’s behind-the-scenes work consists of directing and writing several episodes of B&B. One of her most memorable pieces of work was the all-female episodes, which she wrote, directed, and starred in. The episode was one of B&B’s most critically acclaimed and earned Tom praise from her co-stars and fans.
After showcasing her talent on B&B, Tom is ready to branch out to other areas. In an interview with The Soap Scene, the actress revealed that she’s been working on several scripts.
“I’ve written a movie that’s adapted from a young adult book. I’m pitching it right now to various studios.”
But the movie isn’t the only literary adaptation Tom is working on. The star also has a pilot based on a book series, and she’s currently pitching it too.
Between acting and writing, Tom has a busy schedule. While most people would get overwhelmed, the opposite is true for the actress.
“I like to work a lot,” she revealed. “I’m like, what do you got? What can I put on my plate?”
All Hails Queen Katie
Some fans worry that Tom’s other projects might take her away from B&B. However, it’s obvious the actress isn’t going anywhere, especially with Katie involved in two big storylines.
First, there’s Katie’s feud with her sister Brooke (Katherine Kelly Lang) and the Forresters. Thanks to her fashion house, Logan, Katie is making a name for herself in the industry, which has caused friction with her family.
But that’s not the only feud Katie’s in. Mama Spencer disapproves of her son Will’s (Crew Morrow) new girlfriend, Dylan (Sydney Bullock).
Despite Dylan and Darcy’s (Kelly Sullivan) attempts to win her over, Katie refuses to give her blessing. With Katie plotting to break up Will and Dylan, she’s drawing comparisons to Stephanie Forrester (Susan Flannery).
Although nobody can replace B&B’s queen, Katie is showing signs that she is the next Stephanie. With Katie becoming a strong-willed businesswoman and protective mama, she could be a Stephanie in the making. So does that make Dylan her Brooke?
