Katherine Kelly lang: On her journey to reinvention and world domination

Photography: Imad Skhairi

Katherine Kelly Lang is a force of relentless momentum, refusing to be confined by a single legacy. This exclusive interview by Ariel Lavi is an inside look at a star who is actively sculpting her next era, blending enduring grace with a fierce, uncompromising drive to own her voice and her vast, global audience. She’s not just evolving; she’s taking command of her whole world.

Section 1: The Iconic Role and Enduring Career

After over 38 years as Brooke Logan on The Bold and the Beautiful, what is the greatest life lesson you’ve learned from inhabiting such a complex, enduring character?

-Playing Brooke for nearly four decades has taught me that consistency plus courage is everything. You cannot rest on your laurels—you must continue to show up, explore new facets, take risks—even when you think there’s “nothing left” to reveal. Brooke’s strength, her flaws, her tenacity—through heartbreaks and reinventions—has taught me that life is never static. You grow, you reshape, you own your past, and you keep moving forward. The greatest lesson? Embrace transformation without fear.

Photography: Imad Skhairi

You’ve been called the “quintessential heroine” of daytime television. How do you feel the character of Brooke Logan has evolved with you over the decades, and what keeps the storytelling fresh?

-Brooke began as a passionate, sometimes impulsive woman driven by love and ambition. Over time, she became wiser, more self-aware, more resilient. We’ve moved from the heat of youthful drama to deeper layers—choices, consequences, redemption, authenticity. What keeps the story fresh is the willingness of the writers (and me) to lean into complexity: to let Brooke make mistakes, to let her own voice emerge, to let her challenge conventions. Also, because I don’t see Brooke as fixed—she evolves, and so do I. We grow together.

The Bold and the Beautiful has achieved international success. In your opinion, what is the secret to the show’s enduring global popularity and its impact on viewers?

-It comes down to relatable emotions wrapped in glamour, fashion, family, love, betrayal, hope. Every human story—loss, joy, longing, reinvention—is universal. You may come from different cultures or languages, but those emotional truths reach across borders. Also, the show has the courage to evolve—today’s world, today’s issues, today’s strength of women, today’s challenges. And of course, fashion, style, the visual spectacle—people want to see beauty, drama, and characters they can root for (or rail against). It’s a powerful combination.

Section 2: New Projects and Reinvention

You recently launched your new short fashion film, Beyond the Lens: Katherine Kelly Lang, where you focus on telling women’s stories and struggles. What inspired this new venture, and what message about female empowerment do you hope to convey?

-The movie isn’t launched yet actually, and I recently signed a collaboration with Brand Army, a platform made for the fans—to stay more connected with them internationally and break the barriers of communication and distance—where I am planning to release the movie in full exclusively.

I realized that in this stage of my life, I’m not just playing someone else’s story—I want to tell our stories, the stories of real women redefining themselves. Beyond the Lens was born from my urge to strip away the gloss and shine a light on what’s behind it: vulnerability, strength, transformation. I want women to see themselves, to feel understood, to feel permission to pivot, to reclaim narrative. The message? You’re not behind, not fading—you are powerful, evolving, worthy of your reinvention. Control your narrative, own your voice.

Photography: Imad Skhairi

You mentioned this new chapter is all about “celebrating everything I’ve built.” How does stepping into the world of film, like your recent appearance at the Cannes Film Festival for The Mastermind, signify a “rebirth” in your career?

-Cannes was electric—not just because it’s a major film stage, but because I showed up there in full ownership. It’s one thing to accept roles, and another to step into arenas that you consciously choose.  At this stage of my life and career, I’m not waiting. I’m claiming new ground. It feels like a rebirth because for so long I’ve been known in one category. Now I’m expanding that identity. It’s a new day, with everything I carry forward.

Section 3: Philanthropy and Athleticism

As an avid athlete, competing in the Ironman World Championship for Women For Tri, what do you find more rewarding: crossing the Ironman finish line in Kona or receiving an Emmy nomination?

-Crossing the Kona finish line is primal, pure, transformative—your body, your mind, day after day of grit, pain, resilience. That moment of crossing is unfiltered you. An Emmy nomination is an honor, an external recognition. Both move me, but Kona grounds me. It reminds me what I’m made of, beyond image, beyond acclaim. So if I have to choose, the finish line in Kona would take precedence—it’s a metaphor for my life’s approach: endurance, heart, grit.

You are a founding board member of the Women For Tri initiative. What advice do you give to women who are considering tackling their very first triathlon or endurance challenge?

-Start with belief. Join community. Break it into small wins—finish one leg, then the next. Be kind to your body; train smart, rest when needed. Understand that doubts will come, fear will whisper, but you can outpace that voice. Use the race not just as a physical test, but as a declaration: I can do hard things. And remember: it’s not about perfection, it’s about commitment, resilience, showing up. Day by day, step by step, you become stronger.

Section 4: Personal Philosophy and Inspiration

In balancing your diverse pursuits—as an actress, philanthropist, athlete, and businesswoman—what is your personal philosophy or life motto that keeps you focused and moving forward?

-My motto is simple: “Create with purpose. Evolve without apology.” Everything I do should have heart, intention. And if I change my mind, change my path—I do it unapologetically. I believe in owning my evolution, not shrinking from it.

Photography: Imad Skhairi

What continues to inspire and drive your curiosity and passion for storytelling, both on and off the screen?

People. Truth. The spaces between what’s said and unsaid. 

-Every human has wounds, victories, masks, hopes. I’m endlessly curious about that inner life—how we heal, how we rise, how we rewrite. Whether through acting, fashion, charity, film—storytelling is my compass to connect, to lift, to provoke, to heal.

If you could give your younger self one piece of advice on the first day of filming The Bold and the Beautiful, what would it be?

-I’d tell her: Don’t shrink. Don’t seek approval. Speak your truth—even early. Fail boldly. Reinvent fearlessly. And I’d remind her: This will not define you—it will be one of many transformations. Trust your resilience, trust your voice.

Katherine Kelly Lang on IMDB.

Styling, PR & Creative Direction: Alessio Filippelli

Photography: Imad Skhairi

Make-Up: Valeria Iovino

Hair: Daniele Luzzitelli

Videography: Duccio Pintucci

Special thanks: Hilton Venice