Soap star Kimberlin Brown bid farewell to her notorious character Sheila Carter in a recent episode of The Bold and the Beautiful. Sheila, known for her evil deeds, first made her debut on The Young and the Restless in 1990 and transitioned to The Bold and the Beautiful in 1992. After wreaking havoc for decades, her character met her demise at the hands of Steffy Forrester.
In an interview with TV Insider, Brown expressed mixed emotions about Sheila’s death. She admitted, “It’s a tough place for me to be in right now; I’m not going to lie about this.” While she acknowledged that Sheila’s downfall was inevitable, she confessed that it was still hard to let go of a character she had portrayed for over 35 years. Brown was grateful for the opportunity to embody such a complex role, even though it ultimately led to Sheila’s demise.
Throughout her soap opera career, Brown’s portrayal of Sheila Carter earned her two Daytime Emmy nominations. Despite leaving The Young and the Restless for The Bold and the Beautiful, she occasionally made appearances in Genoa City. In addition to her soap opera work, Brown also had roles in various TV shows, showcasing her versatility as an actress. However, it was her role as Sheila Carter that truly resonated with audiences, as they loved to hate the conniving character.
Describing the filming process of Sheila’s death scene, Brown revealed that it was an intense experience. She recalled spending hours on a concrete floor, simulating the character’s demise. Brown explained, “Laying there on that floor when the paramedics pronounce the time of death, my eyes were closed and you’re holding your breath so it doesn’t look like you’re breathing.” The emotional and physical toll of portraying Sheila’s final moments added a layer of complexity to Brown’s performance.
Kimberlin Brown’s departure from The Bold and the Beautiful marks the end of an era for fans of the soap opera genre. Sheila Carter’s demise may have been inevitable, but Brown’s portrayal of the character will be remembered for years to come. As she moves on to new acting opportunities, Brown leaves behind a legacy of portraying one of the most iconic villains in soap opera history.