Bobbie Eakes (born July 25, 1961) is an American actress and singer. She is known for her role as Macy Alexander on The Bold and the Beautiful (1989–2000, 2001, 2002–2003) and for her role as Krystal Carey on All My Children (2003–2011).
Biography Personal life She is the youngest of five daughters in an Air Force family.
Eakes was Miss Georgia 1982, placing among the top 10 at Miss America 1983. She studied at the University of Georgia. In 1992 she married novelist and actor David Steen on July 4.
Career Eakes received bit roles on nighttime television series, such as Cheers, before becoming successful in the soap opera genre. In the mid-1980s, she was the lead singer of the dance-pop rock group Big Trouble. The group released one self-titled CD in 1987, which was produced by Giorgio Moroder.Giorgio Moroder discography, 1986-1990 Their single "Crazy World" charted on the U.S. singles chart, reaching No. 71. As a result, Big Trouble became short-lived one-hit wonders.
She first achieved fame in the role of Macy Alexander on the soap opera The Bold and the Beautiful, which she played from 1989 to 2000 (on contract), 2001 (guest appearance) and 2002 to 2003 (on contract). While outwardly a "good girl" character, Macy battled with alcoholism before finally finding happiness with Deacon Sharpe (played by Sean Kanan). On the show, Macy was an accomplished singer in her own right (in tune with Eakes' hobby).
Between stints as Macy, Eakes hosted shows on the country music television channel Great American Country. She was also featured on country music singer Collin Raye's 2000 single "Tired of Loving This Way", which peaked at No. 50 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks (now Hot Country Songs) charts.
On July 7, 2000, her character "died" in a fiery explosion when her car crashed into a gasoline truck when the writers of the show felt the character of Macy no longer contributed to the show's storyline. She was brought back to the show during the B&B location shoot at Portofino, Italy in December 2002, and was then killed off after a chandelier fell on her during a concert in 2003. The decision was made to kill Macy off a second time after Eakes had decided to take the role of Krystal Carey on All My Children, as the complete opposite of Macy, playing the sexy and sassy character. The role of Krystal is loosely based on Eakes' Southern upbringing.
Eakes also starred in productions of Cinderella and Love Letters opposite her former costar Jeff Trachta in Los Angeles. The two have still been friends offscreen. The CD they recorded together, Bold and Beautiful Duets, went double-platinum in Europe.
With All My Children airing its final episode on ABC in September 2011, earlier in June it was highly rumored that Eakes would be returning to The Bold and the Beautiful. She also starred as Katherine "Kitty" on The Grove: The Series created by Crystal Chappell and in 12 episodes of Tainted Dreams. Both were released exclusively online.
Filmography Television Year Film Role Notes1986Matlock Joanne Leigh 1 episode – as Bobbi Eakes1987Jake and the FatmanApril Blue1 episodeFalcon Crest Dating GirlWerewolfMargaret1988Cheers Laurie Drake 1 episode (season 6, episode 15: Tale of Two Cuties)1989The Wonder Years Bookstore Clerk 2 episodes1989Full House Diane 1 episode21 Jump Street Bobbie 1 episode1989–20002001–2003The Bold and the Beautiful Macy AlexanderRole from: April 27, 1989 – July 30, 2000; August 1–2, 2001; December 2002 – October 20031995Land's End Stephanie Wade 1 episode2001Doc Molly Campbell 1 episode JAG Annabel Hart 1 episode Days of Our Lives Marchioness of La Cienega1 episode2003–2011 All My Children Krystal Carey December 9, 2003 – September 23, 20112004–2005One Life to Live Krystal Carey November 12–19, 2004; February 17–21, 20052004 Hope & Faith Herself 2 episodes The Division Ms. Emberly 1 episode2008Sordid Lives: The Series Daniella 2 episodes2011Who Is Billie Mackenzie? Mrs. Mackenzie 1 episode2012Fumbling Thru the Pieces Crystal 3 episodes2022P-ValleyDelta1 episodeGeorge & TammyNan Smith2 episodes Film Year Title Role Notes1994A Gift from HeavenUnknown2001Choosing MatthiasKay 2003Charlie's War Caroline Lewis2011A Christmas Wedding TaleHillaryTV movie2013Sunny and RayRayAbilene2013Southern Baptist SissiesMark's mother2015The Diamond in the DesertNewscasterShort2017DistortionPam Walters2020The BellmenCatherine2020The Crickets DanceJanice2022A Christmas Open HouseJanice2024Our Little SecretCheryl Web Year Title Role Notes2013The GroveKatherinePilot2014–2017Tainted DreamsCourtney Parish12 episodes: January 4, 2014; December 25, 2016; December 28, 2017
Discography Albums Title Album details Big Trouble Release date: 1988 Label: Epic Bold and Beautiful Duets Release date: 1994 Label: Arcade Duets II Release date: 1995 Label: Arcade Here and Now Release date: 1998 Label: CNR Music Something Beautiful Release date: April 26, 2005 Label: Brentwood Records
Guest singles Year Single Artist Peak chartpositions Album US Country CAN Country 2000 "Tired of Loving This Way" Collin Raye 50 76 Tracks
Music videos Year Video Director 2000 "Loving This Way" Jon Small
Awards and nominations +List of acting awards and nominations Year Award Category Title Result Soap Opera Digest Award Best Love Story: Daytime or Prime Time The Bold and the Beautiful Soap Opera Digest Award Outstanding Supporting ActressThe Bold and the Beautiful Soap Opera Digest Award Outstanding Supporting ActressThe Bold and the Beautiful Soap Opera Digest Award Outstanding Supporting ActressAll My Children Daytime Emmy Award Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series All My Children Daytime Emmy Award Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama SeriesAll My Children
References
External links
Bobbie Eakes Divas of Daytime Interview Official Bobbie Eakes Channel Official Bobbie Eakes Message Board Bobbie Eakes profile