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Actress slams soap opera return: "Call Linda Gray!"
7 Nov
Summary
- Lesley-Anne Down has no desire to return to The Bold and the Beautiful.
- She suggests Linda Gray would be a better fit for a return.
- Down found her B&B role stress-free and offered flexibility.
Lesley-Anne Down, known for her role as Jackie Marone on The Bold and the Beautiful, has stated she has no intention of returning to the series. When questioned about a potential comeback, Down quipped that producers should "call Linda Gray," indicating her own disinterest in reprising the character she played from 2003 to 2012.
Down initially took the role because the half-hour format and two-day filming schedule offered her the flexibility to be a full-time mother. She described her experience on the soap opera as "the most stress-free gig on the planet," allowing her freedom and minimal location work. Despite enjoying her time and working with "lovely people," she does not foresee a return to the show.
Most recently, Down appeared in the 2024 film Reagan, portraying Margaret Thatcher. She discussed the challenge of embodying the former British prime minister, aiming to capture her spirit for a generation less familiar with her legacy. Down expressed pride in playing such a significant historical figure, acknowledging Thatcher's impactful and transformative leadership in England.
