Bold and Beautiful Ashley Jones (Bridget) @ Soaptown USA

Ashley Jones

Readers asked the questions, and we have your answers from Bold and Beautiful's Ashley Jones.

1. Jamie Asks:

Ashley you are doing a great job and I know that you are currently paired with Nick (Jack Wagner) on the show. Do you have any regrets, though, about not having the opportunity to work with Oscar (Brian Gaskill) or Deacon (Sean Kanan)? I think there are fans out here who really wanted to see that again for Bridget. Thanks. : )

Ashley Answers:

I know that there are fans out there that wanted that for Bridget. I wish I could’ve worked with him, too. I would’ve liked to see how our chemistry would’ve worked (with both guys---I think it could still happen someday, though - who knows?).

However, since I do know and work with Jack, I have to say that I don’t have any regrets. I enjoy every chance I have to share the screen with him. He’s a joy to be around and I think we work well together.

2. Wen Asks:

You are doing an awesome job as Bridget!! Do you plan to be with B&B for a few years .... or more?? :o) I watched you when you played on Y&R & thought you were a great actress, back then!! Keep up the good work!! I hope to be watching you as Bridget for a very long time!!! :o)

Ashley Answers:

First of all, thank you so much for the compliment. I appreciate every one that watches our shows. I hope to be on B&B for a long time. I adore the show and the cast and crew. If I get out and do other things/ projects, I want to keep playing Bridget. So, far, though, things look like they are moving right along on BOLD. I don’t imagine leaving anytime soon.

3. TexasTiger43J Asks:

Hi, I love the Bridget and Nick story on the Bold and Beautiful. I hope Bridget fights for this man and that true love prevails. Will there be a May Nicket wedding!

Ashley Answers:

Well, TexasTiger---I’m from Texas, too. Are you? I hope that Bridget fights for this love as well. What you all have to do is write into Brad Bell and let him know if you feel strongly about something. Or write into CBS Daytime and let them know. I believe that the love story we have going on here is awesome and it works! There isn’t a May wedding, but there could be one in the future.

4. Jacinda Asks:

I've become a big fan of yours since you joined B&B. I really love watching Bridget & Nick together. They bring out the best in each other. They are passionate, romantic and can rely on one another. I've read that there are lots of jokesters & the cast is really chummy. What's it like to work with Jack Wagner, Katherine Kelly Lang, Ronn Moss and the rest of the cast?

Ashley Answers:

The cast is wonderful. We are very close. Jack is funny. So is Ron. Kelly is simply the best. I could work with her all day everyday. Susan Flannery and John McCook are fun and bring out a different side to my acting and me.

That’s what’s so exciting about this cast---they each bring out something different in me when I’m working opposite them. Jack brings out a very comfortable side of me; our scenes are comfortable together because of it. I don’t know how he feels, but I really rely on him as an actor.

5. Dana Dial Asks:

I just wanted to say that I think you are doing a FANTASTIC job as Bridget on B & B. My question: does your husband mind your love scenes with Jack Wagner?

Ashley Answers:

Thanks for saying that you are enjoying Bridget. That is so important to me. I’ve worked hard to make sure the viewers feel that they are getting a good version of the Bridget they have already grown to love.

My husband understands the business very well. He knows what it’s like to film scenes like that and what it takes to make them work. He knows that they are made to look real, not be real. Our job as actors is to do whatever it takes to make the viewers feel something and believe in us. I hope that people are feeling the connection between Bridget and Nick. And I know that my husband hopes people are as well. With that said, who wouldn’t feel uncomfortable with their spouse in this kind of job? A little uncomfortability comes with the territory.

6. Jub Asks:

I've been a fan of yours ever since you played Megan on Young & The Restless what I wanted to know is, what is the difference between working at Bold and the Beautiful compared to working at Young and the Restless other than the half and hour difference?

Ashley Answers:

The main difference for me is that Bridget is a bigger character and an adult role. As much as she is still young and fun and innocent in ways, she has a role on the show that is significantly more than the role that Megan played. Megan was a wonderful character that still means the world to me. I’d love to play her again someday. There are many different ways she could come back to Genoa City.

Thanks for following the characters. We love your support.

7. Sylvie From Quebec Canada Asks:

First, let me congratulate you for all the work that you've done on Y&R and now on B&B. It's a thrill for me to watch you when you're there (and kissing Jack Wagner can't be "that" bad anyway!!!). My question is this: we all know that your ex Y&R pal, Sabryn Genét got married and has now left show business for good. TONS AND TONS OF FANS out there would die to know if you've heard from her since your days on "Y&R" and do you know what she's doing right now?

Ashley Answers:

Sabryn and I were very close for a long time. I miss her dearly. She was in my wedding and we kept in touch for a while after that, but I haven’t heard from her in a long time. I wish her the best and hope to reconnect with her soon. If anyone writes her - let her know she is missed!!!

8. Bev Asks:

Just wanted to know if you were interested in horses and do you own one?

Ashley Answers:

I am v. interested in horses. I haven’t been on one in quite some time due to falling off a horse in college, but I miss them and want to start riding again. Kelly (Brooke) adores them as well and they are a huge part of her life.

9. Terri Asks:

I have been watching B&B for a while a I like you as Bridget. You are doing a great job. Are you and everyone else glad that Taylor is back, I am!!!

Ashley Answers:

Of course! Having her back adds a new dimension to the show. I know that Bridget’s life will be affected based on the domino effect of Taylor’s return. I’m looking forward to playing that storyline.

As happy as all the characters are, there will be a great deal of pain that comes from it. Taylor doesn’t seem to have any reticence reclaiming Ridge.

10. Erin Goeller Asks:

Is Bridget going to go back to her medical studies?

Ashley Answers:

I certainly hope so. I think Bridget is smart and should use her gifts in the fullest way possible. I know it will be discussed on the show soon—I think Bridget will have many issues and decisions to face in the near future. But, by the way, any ideas you all have---please feel free to write our producers and CBS to let them know your ideas!!!

If you don’t know the address or who to write, I’ll put it at the bottom of the page.

11. RoninNinjaMasterWarriorMRB349 Asks:

Will B & B go on any location shoots?

Ashley Answers:

We have already gone to the Grove and Big Bear. I’m not sure there will be any huge locations shoots this year. I’m rooting for Italy, but my guess is that it’s not in the cards this year. Mr. Bell has too many things he wants to accomplish here first.

12. GreekGossiper Asks:

What was it like having a small scene with Sean Kanan?

Ashley Answers:

It was fun. I was so happy that Bridget had Deacon’s last conversation. They shared so much together and I doubt that will be the last time we see Sean.

13. Ashley2 Asks:

Every couple on a soap has to endure an obstacle. Nicket are facing a lot of adversity from their families. IMO, that's run of the mill stuff for B&B. What sort of obstacle would you like the couple to tackle? I'd love to see Nicket deal with something really dramatic like a problem pregnancy, a disease (that's curable, we don't want to lose either of you LOL), or something like that.

Ashley Answers:

Ashley2 (great name!) – I couldn’t agree more. I’m so happy that you believe that Nicket could deal with major problems. That means a lot to Jack and me. I think that we will eventually see some serious issues. I love your ideas, though. That would really get the audience drawn into our relationship.

14. jchangizi Asks:

Do you have any tips for aspiring actors like myself?

Ashley Answers:

You know- my best advice is to follow your heart. If you don’t think you could be happy doing anything else in life, then go for it and don’t get discouraged. It’s hard on some level for everyone and a long tedious road. Just don’t forget you can act in any theatre in the world, it doesn’t have to be just in Hollywood or New York. But, go for it. My absolute best to all of you out there that are aspiring actors. I look forward to working with you.

15. LookAtMe:

What cast member would you like have scenes with and perhaps a story but have not had the opportunity to work with as of yet?

Ashley Answers:

I’ve had the pleasure of working with almost everyone. I would love to have more scenes with Susan Flannery. I enjoy working with her a great deal. But, I learn from every actor on the show. I just pray I get to keep working with any of them. They are all exciting in their own way.

A note from Ashley:

Everyone --- thank you so much for writing. If you have other questions, please don’t hesitate to drop us a line.

Ashley Jones

7800 Beverly Blvd. Ste. 3371

Los Angeles, CA 90036

And write to Brad Bell, Barbara Bloom and Peter Golden at the same address.

SoaptownUSA would sincerely like to thank Ashley Jones for taking the time from her busy schedule to participate in Fan 15.

Thank you to our readers for such great questions!

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