Courtney Ann Hope (born August 15, 1989) is an American actress. She is known for her roles as Beth Wilder in the video game Quantum Break, Jesse Faden in the video game series Control and Sally Spectra on the CBS daytime soap opera The Bold and the Beautiful (2017–2020) and The Young and the Restless (2020–present).[1] Hope received a BAFTA Award for Performer in a Leading Role nomination for her performance in Control.[2]
Courtney Hope | |
|---|---|
| Born | Courtney Ann Hope (1989-08-15)August 15, 1989 |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2005–present |
| Known for | The Bold and The Beautiful, The Young and the Restless |
In January 2017, Hope joined the CBS daytime drama The Bold and the Beautiful as Sally Spectra, the grandniece of the original character played by Darlene Conley.[3][4] Her first episode debut was on January 31, 2017. Hope's character was used to recreate previous iconic storylines between the original Sally Spectra (Darlene Conley) and Stephanie Forrester (Susan Flannery). Storylines included a personal and business rivalry with Steffy Forrester (Jacqueline MacInnes Wood) temporary relationships with Liam Spencer (Scott Clifton), Thomas Forrester (Pierson Fodé) and reviving the Spectra Fashion business which lead to the introduction of new characters such as Shirley Spectra (Patrika Darbo), Sally's grand mother and sister to the original Sally. Coco Spectra (Courtney Grosbeck) Sally's sister, Saul Feinburg (Alex Wyse) a tailor for Spectra Fashions and her assistant Darlita (Danube Hermosillo). The storylines would also reintroduce C.J. Garrison (Mick Cain). These characters including Hope's would eventually leave the show in 2018 due to no further storylines involving Spectra Fashions. Hope made her final appearance on April 5, 2018 but rejoined the cast a few month later with new storyline involving Wyatt Spencer (Darin Brooks) a new career at Forrester Creations and a rivalry with Flo Fluton (Katrina Bowden). In August 2020, Hope announced that she has been let go from the series, making her last appearance on August 5, 2020.[5]
In June 2021, Hope was nominated for a 2021 Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series for her work as Sally Spectra on The Bold and the Beautiful.[6]
In October 2020, it was announced that Hope joined the main cast of The Young and the Restless reprising her role as Sally Spectra. Hope made her first episode debut on November 3, 2020. Executive producer and head writer Josh Griffith reintroduced the character with new storylines including Sally getting a new job at Jabot, recurring feuds with Summer Newman (Hunter King) and Phyllis Summers (Michelle Stafford), conspiring with Tara Locke (Elizabeth Leiner) and romances with Jack Abbott (Peter Bergman) and Adam Newman (Mark Grossman). When asked how all this started, Hope said it was a "definite collaborative meeting" with Griffith and the writers, saying, "They want to make sure the history is accurate and to make sure what has already happened is brought into the script when it’s necessary to make sure that there is consistency. I definitely want to honor where they take Sally."[7]
In 2016, Hope began dating General Hospital star, Chad Duell. The duo became engaged on Valentine's Day 2021.[8] They were married on October 23, 2021.[9] On December 14, 2021, it was announced the couple had split.[10] In January 2022, Duell revealed neither he nor Hope had "signed anything" and stated they were not "married or anything."[11]
Outside of acting, Hope is also a fitness instructor.[12]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Mrs Harris | Maderia Student (uncredited) | TV Movie |
| 2005 | Dogg's Hamlet, Cahoot's Macbeth | Theater Patron | |
| 2007 | Mad Bad | Teen in Diner #2 (uncredited) | |
| 2007 | Born in the USA | Amy Brenson | |
| 2008 | The Nature Between Us | Mercedes | Short video |
| 2009 | Salt | Summer | Short video |
| 2010 | Mob Rules | Alex | |
| 2010 | Prowl | Amber | |
| 2012 | Revan | Genesis | |
| 2013 | Someone Picked the Wrong Girl | Glock Girl | |
| 2014 | Swealter | Halle | |
| 2014 | The Divergent Series: Allegiant | Trial Factionless Dissenter | |
| 2016 | Displacement | Cassie Sinclair | |
| 2017 | A Friend's Obsession | Brooke | |
| 2018 | Gimme Shelter | Jett | |
| 2019 | A Merry Christmas Match | Victoria | TV Movie |
| 2020 | Make Out | Herself | Short video |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Walker, Texas Ranger | Patient Molly | Season 8 Episode 19: Solder of Hate |
| 2005 | Joan of Arcadia | Chelsea | Season 2 Episode 20: Spring Cleaning |
| 2005 | Related | Anne | Season 1 Episode 7: Francesca |
| 2007 | Out of Jimmy's Head | Angry Teen Girl | Season 1 Episode 3: Sleepover |
| 2007 | Grey's Anatomy | Ariana | Season 4 Episode 8: Forever Young |
| 2008 | CSI: Miami | Cathy Meyers | Season 7 Episode 9: Power Trip |
| 2011 | Criminal Minds | Lacey Campbell | Season 7 Episode 6: Epilogue |
| 2012 | NCIS: Los Angeles | Mary Clark | Season 4 Episode 2: Recruit |
| 2014 | Motivate Me | Clara | Season 1 Episode 1: Whole Lotta Love Season 1 Episode 2: Whole Lotta More Love |
| 2015 | NCIS | Petty Officer Second Class Judy Sloan | Season 12 Episode 15: Cabin Fever |
| 2015 | Bones | Elizabeth Collins | Season 10 Episode 21: The Life in the Light |
| 2016 | Transparent | Una | Season 3 Episode 4: Just the Facts Season 3 Episode 2: When the Battle is Over |
| 2017-2020 | The Bold and the Beautiful | Sally Spectra | Recurring Role (2017-2018) Main Role (2018-2020) |
| 2020–present | The Young and the Restless | Sally Spectra | Main Role (2020–present) |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Quantum Break | Beth Wilder | Also likeness and motion capture |
| 2016 | Star Wars: The Old Republic | Sith Lord | fourth expansion - Knights of the Eternal Throne |
| 2019 | Control | Jesse Faden | Also likeness and motion capture |
We didn’t actually sign anything. We weren’t really, like, you know, married or anything, really. It was amicable, kind of just that. And that’s all I can really say. We always want the best for each other.