In the world of soap operas, cast changes often stir excitement and intrigue among fans. Rebecca Budig's recent return to The Bold and the Beautiful as Dr. Taylor Hayes has certainly made waves. But before stepping back into the spotlight, Budig was on the brink of a different path—one that could have significantly altered her life and career trajectory.
During her hiatus from daytime television, Budig took a step back to evaluate her options. After wrapping up her role in *General Hospital*, where she played Hayden Barnes, she found herself at a crossroads. Instead of immediately diving back into acting, she contemplated a more academic route. In a candid discussion on her ex-husband Bob Guiney’s podcast, she revealed her plans to pursue a degree in psychology, an area that had always fascinated her.
Budig shared, "I told my agency I can’t leave town. My husband has a full-time job...I was going to go back to school, study psychology, and finally get my degree. And then this show came along.” Little did she know that her role on The Bold and the Beautiful would eventually see her portraying a psychiatrist.
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