“She even crossed over as Ashley to “The Bold and the Beautiful.”
Though a few other actresses briefly stepped into the character’s shoes, Davidson is renowned for the role.
She even won a Daytime Emmy for it in 2018 (viaPage Six).
Throughout her decades in Genoa City, Ashley became a formidable businesswoman for the family company Jabot Cosmetics.
Ashley also struggled with mental health issues and has a history of being institutionalized.
Despite her complicated history, she is surprisingly well-adjusted.
She ultimately poisoned Ashley and caused her to become severely ill.
Though Ashley recovered, she didn’t get to enjoy being a newlywed for very long.
Just a short time later Steven was tragically murdered by another ex-patient, leaving his young bride a widow.
Then, Nikki began struggling with alcoholism, and Victor jumped to her aid.
Victor finally admitted that he was still in love with Nikki, and he and Ashley divorced.
In 2000, Ashley stole Victor’s sperm and used it to get pregnant.
It would be several years before anyone found out that Abby was actually Victor’s daughter (viaSoaps).
Ashley and Victor reunited in 2009 when they were both overseas in France.
Upon their return home Ashley became pregnant again, and the two were married for a second time.
They were married the following year (viaSoap Central).
Eventually, Mari Jo blackmailed Blade for his brother’s death since she apparently witnessed him letting Rick drown.
Much to her surprise, Rick soon appeared in town.
Ashley and Blade took a trip together in an attempt to reconcile, but Rick followed them.
Eventually, Blade escaped and returned to his life (viaSoap Central).
Eventually, Cole and Ashley acted on their mutual attraction, and Victoria caught them kissing.
Victoria and Cole got divorced; soon after, he proposed to Ashley.
However, shortly afterward he discovered that Victoria was pregnant with his baby.
Victoria experienced a medical emergency that forced her to deliver the baby early.
Cole and Ashley were married as planned, though she soon jetted off to Europe for several business trips.
However, Cole had been following her and believed she was having an affair.
Back in Genoa City, Ashley explained everything to Cole, but their relationship was still strained.
Instead, he took a teaching position at Oxford University and filed for divorce.
Brad Carlton offered to marry her while pregnant
In 2002, Ashley was diagnosed with breast cancer.
Brad was furious and ended up sleeping with Olivia.
Months later there was a huge business-related upset between Jabot Cosmetics and Newman Enterprises.
She reluctantly agreed to take the job and began spending time with Tucker.
They eventually fell into bed together and began dating (viaSoaps).
Tucker and Ashley then got engaged.
Ashley took the blame for the crash so that protect her daughter.
Months later, after everyone had learned of their secret marriage, the two planned a real wedding.
This time, their friends and family showed up in support.
When Tucker cheated on her again, Ashley finally had enough and filed for divorce.
