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Stephanie Forrester (née Douglas) is a fictional character on the American soap opera, The Bold and the Beautiful. She is known for her on-again, off-again marriages to the famed fashion designer, Eric Forrester, and for her rivalry with Brooke Logan, who has been involved with Eric and her sons, Ridge and Thorne. She has been portrayed since the show's inception in 1987 by Emmy-winning actress Susan Flannery.

The role of Stephanie was originally created for actress Susan Seaforth Hayes (Julie, of Days) fame. But after Hayes turned it down, the producers contacted Hayes' former Days co-star Susan Flannery, and she eventually won the role. Hayes did, however, appear in 2003 as Joanna Manning (Lauren Fenmore´s mother) in one episode. Stephanie has been played since the show's beginning in 1987 by Flannery, who, besides playing Stephanie, has also directed some of the show's episodes.

Stephanie, who was born in the Chicago area, is best known for her strength of character and her determination to protect her family. She thinks she clearly knows what is best for her family and doesn't hesitate to guide them in whatever direction that is. She is a loving mother with boldness and strength that would do anything for her loved ones.

Stephanie Douglas the daughter of wealthy Chicago businessman John Douglas attended Northwestern University. Stephanie begins dating her childhood friend Massimo Marone and while on a trip to Lake Geneva they sleep together and conceive Ridge. Stephanie had a one-night stand with Eric Forrester which had been reported in the "Soap Opera Digest" when it was first revealed. She was at a frat party and she slept with Eric who was drunk. Stephanie hadn't really known Eric at the time but just watch him from afar with his then fiancee Beth Henderson. She went to the frat party and one thing led to another. He later discovered her father had wealth and connections. Eric was going to marry his fiancee at the time Beth Henderson but when Stephanie found out she was pregnant she assumed the baby was Eric's and they get married. Eric broke things off with Beth and Stephanie breaks up with Massimo. Eric also married Stephanie due to the powerful status her father had in the community. Stephanie convinced her father to loan Eric $50,000 that led to Eric and Stephanie creating the powerful Forrester Creations fashion house in L.A.. Beth settled for Stephen Logan and the marriage suffered hardship due to Beth constantly comparing him to Eric her lost love. Massimo goes on to build a shipping empire but does not marry her because she purposely hid the possibilities of him being the father from her. Massimo also attested that Stephanie was somewhat of a wild woman back in college and nothing like she is today regarding a woman preaching about having ethics and integrity and conservative values. He even insinuated she was a lot like Amber Moore.

Stephanie Forrester has not been a contender in any CBUB matches.