Casting
The role was originated by various child actresses. Agnes Bruckner portrayed Bridget as a rebellious teenager from early 1997 to 1999. In 2000, Jennifer Finnigan began portraying Bridget to critical acclaim. She earned herself 3 Daytime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Younger Female Actress In 2002, 2003, 2004; winning three consecutive years In that section. In 2004, once Finnigan (who was most identifiable as Bridget) stepped down from the role, the public reacted negatively.
In December 2004, Two time Daytime Emmy nominee Ashley Jones (Megan Dennison, The Young and the Restless) took over the role of Bridget Forrester. While her performance was praised, some still suggested that Finnigan should still be in the part. The character left for an amount of time in 2011, returning a year later for another short stint.
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