| Birth date | August 15, 1989 (age 37) |
|---|---|
| Birth place | Dallas, Texas, U.S.[1] |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2000–present |
| Known for | The Bold and The Beautiful The Young and the Restless Control |
| Awards | Daytime Emmy Award |
Courtney Hope (born August 15, 1989)[2] is an American actress. She is known for playing Sally Spectra on daytime soap operas The Bold and the Beautiful (2017–2020) and The Young and the Restless (2020–present).[1] She is a Daytime Emmy winner. Hope has also been a nominee for BAFTA Award for Performer in a Leading Role, D.I.C.E. Award for Outstanding Achievement in Character, and Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series.[3]
She is also known for portraying Beth Wilder and Jesse Faden in video games Quantum Break and Control, respectively.[4]
Career
The Bold and the Beautiful (2017–2020)
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.[5][6] 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 led to the introduction of new characters such as Shirley Spectra (Patrika Darbo), Sally's grandmother 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 months later with a 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 had been let go from the series, making her last appearance on August 5, 2020.[7]
In 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.[8]
The Young and the Restless (2020–present)
In October 2020, it was announced that Hope had 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."[9]
In 2024, Hope won the Daytime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series for her work as Sally Spectra on The Young and the Restless.[10]
Personal life
Relationships
In 2016, Hope began dating General Hospital actor Chad Duell. The duo got engaged in February 2021.[11] They were married in October of that year.[12] In December, 2021, it was announced they had split.[13] In January 2022, Duell revealed neither he nor Hope had "signed anything" and stated they were not "married or anything."[14]
Lifestyle
Apart from her acting career, Hope is also a fitness instructor.[1]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Dogg's Hamlet, Cahoot's Macbeth | Theater Patron | |
| 2007 | Mad Bad | Teen in Diner #2 | Uncredited |
| 2010 | Mob Rules | Alex | |
| Prowl | Amber | ||
| Tic | Alex | ||
| 2012 | Revan | Genesis | |
| 2013 | Someone Picked the Wrong Girl | Glock Girl | |
| 2014 | Swelter | Halle | |
| 2016 | The Divergent Series: Allegiant | Trial Factionless Dissenter | |
| Displacement | Cassie Sinclair | ||
| 2017 | A Friend's Obsession | Brooke | |
| 2018 | Gimme Shelter | Jett |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Walker, Texas Ranger | Patient Molly | Episode: "Solder of Hate" |
| 2005 | Joan of Arcadia | Chelsea | Episode: "Spring Cleaning" |
| Related | Anne | Episode: "Francesca" | |
| Mrs. Harris | Maderia Student | TV movie (uncredited) | |
| 2007 | Out of Jimmy's Head | Angry Teen Girl | Episode: "Sleepover" |
| Grey's Anatomy | Ariana | Episode: "Forever Young" | |
| Born in the USA | Amy Brenson | TV movie | |
| 2008 | ' | Cathy Meyers | Episode: "Power Trip" |
| 2011 | Criminal Minds | Lacey Campbell | Episode: "Epilogue" |
| 2012 | NCIS: Los Angeles | Mary Clark | Episode: "Recruit" |
| 2014 | Motivate Me | Clara | Episodes: "Whole Lotta Love" and "Whole Lotta More Love" |
| 2015 | NCIS | Petty Officer Second Class Judy Sloan | Episode: "Cabin Fever" |
| Bones | Elizabeth Collins | Episode: "The Life in the Light" | |
| 2016 | Transparent | Una | Episodes: "When the Battle is Over" and "Just the Facts" |
| 2017–2020 | The Bold and the Beautiful | Sally Spectra | Main role |
| 2019 | A Merry Christmas Match | Victoria | TV movie |
| 2020–present | The Young and the Restless | Sally Spectra | Main role |
Video games
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Quantum Break | Beth Wilder | Also likeness and motion capture |
| Star Wars: The Old Republic | Sith Lord | Fourth expansion - Knights of the Eternal Throne | |
| 2019 | Control | Jesse Faden | Also likeness and motion capture |
| 2023 | Alan Wake 2 |
Awards and nominations
References
- ^ "Courtney Hope". cbs.com. Archived October 9, 2021 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 18 October 2021.
- ^ Magi Helena (August 15, 2024). "Your Daily Horoscope; Birthday Star". The Forum. p. B9. Retrieved July 15, 2025. "Actor Courtney Hope was born in Dallas, Texas, on this day in 1989. [...] Hope has appeared on episodes of “Transparent,' 'Quantum Break,” and “Bones.” Hope’s film resume includes appearances in 'A Friend’s Obsession,' 'Displacement,' and 'Allegiant.'"
- ^ "2020 BAFTA Games Awards: The Winners". 3 March 2020. Archived May 27, 2020 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved April 7, 2022.
- ^ "D.I.C.E. Awards By Video Game Details Control". interactive.org. Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences. Archived December 14, 2023 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 14 December 2023.
- ^ SOD (January 31, 2017). "Spoiler Alert! Spectra Gang Back At B&B!". Soap Opera Digest. United States: American Media, Inc.. Archived February 1, 2017 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved January 31, 2017.
- ^ Logan, Michael (January 31, 2017). "The Bold and the Beautiful Shocks Fans With Spectra Surprise and We Have the Inside Scoop". TV Insider. United States: CBS Interactive. Archived February 1, 2017 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved January 31, 2017.
- ^ Eades, Chris (August 3, 2020). "Courtney Hope Says Goodbye to The Bold & The Beautiful". Soaps In Depth. United States: Bauer Media Group. Retrieved August 3, 2020.
- ^ Maloney, Michael (06/24/21).https://www.tvinsider.com/1003505/courtney-hope-daytime-emmys-2021-nomination-bold-and-beautiful-sally-spectra/. TV Insider. Retrieved 21 October 2021.
- ^ Maloney, Michael (10/02/20).https://www.tvinsider.com/955341/young-and-the-restless-courtney-hope-sally-spectra-returns/. TV Insider. Retrieved 13 October 2021.
- ^ Barnert, Deanna (2024-06-24). "Daytime Emmy-winner Courtney Hope talks love, loss and love triangles". First For Women. Archived October 7, 2024 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 2024-10-02.
- ^ Dugan, Christina (February 19, 2021). "Soap Stars Courtney Hope and Chad Duell Share Intimate Details of 'Romantic' Oceanfront Engagement". People. United States: Meredith Corporation. Archived October 9, 2021 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved October 10, 2021.
- ^ Garner, Glenn & Knapp, JD (October 24, 2021). "The Young and the Restless Star Courtney Hope and General Hospital's Chad Duell Are Married: 'Till Death'". People. United States: Meredith Corporation. Retrieved November 2, 2021.
- ^ Guglielmi, Jodi & Mizoguchi, Karen (December 14, 2021). "Soap Stars Courtney Hope and Chad Duell Split After 2 Months of Marriage". People. United States: Meredith Corporation. Archived January 17, 2022 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved January 24, 2022.
- ^ Mason, Charlie (January 30, 2022). "General Hospital's Chad Duell Opens Up About His Split from Courtney Hope: 'It's Not What Anybody Thinks'". Soaps.com. United States: SheKnows Media. Archived January 30, 2022 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved February 10, 2021.
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.
- ^ Maloney, Michael (2021-06-24). "The 'B&B' Scenes That Snagged Courtney Hope Her First Emmy Nom". TV Insider. Archived October 21, 2021 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 2024-10-02.
- ^ BETH HARRIS (2024-06-07). "Robert Gossett and Courtney Hope win supporting acting honors at Daytime Emmys". GazetteXtra. Associated Press. Archived from the original on June 8, 2024. Retrieved 2024-06-08.
- ^ "The 52nd Annual Daytime Emmy Awards Nominations". New York/Los Angeles: emmyonline.org and National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences. 2025. Retrieved July 10, 2025.
External links
- Courtney Hope at IMDb
- CBS Profile