Who Is Ashley Jones? Meet Beyond the Gates’ Newest Star
Ashley Jones is making her Beyond the Gates debut as Heather Armstrong, Joey Armstrong’s long-lost sister. While the character is new to Fairmont Crest, Jones is already a familiar face to daytime television fans. Over the years, she has appeared on several major soap operas and built a career that spans television, film, and producing. Here’s a look at the actress behind Heather Armstrong.
Ashley Jones Is Well-Known To Soap Fans
Many soap fans first met Ashley Jones when she joined The Young and the Restless as Megan Dennison in 1997. The role earned Jones two Daytime Emmy nominations and helped establish her as one of daytime television’s rising stars. She remained with the CBS soap through 2000 before returning briefly in 2001.
In 2004, Jones joined The Bold and the Beautiful as Bridget Forrester, the daughter of Brooke Logan and Eric Forrester. The role became one of the most recognizable of her career.
Over the years, Bridget found herself at the center of numerous family dramas, romances, and medical storylines, making her a familiar face to daytime audiences. Jones has returned to the role multiple times since her original run and remains closely associated with the character.
Soap fans may also recognize Jones from her time on General Hospital. In 2016, she joined the ABC soap as Parker Forsyth, a college professor whose storyline generated significant discussion among viewers. She later returned for additional appearances before departing the series.
Her Career Extends Beyond Daytime
Outside of soaps, Jones has appeared in numerous television series and films. Her credits include HBO’s True Blood, as well as guest appearances on series such as The Mentalist, CSI: NY, House, NCIS, The Rookie, and 9-1-1. She has also starred in a number of Lifetime movies throughout her career.
In recent years, Jones has expanded her work behind the camera as a producer and director while continuing to act. Her recent TV movie, “The Girl Who Survived: The Alina Thompson Story” was a huge success on Lifetime, based on true events and tapped into her passion for writing and producing stories with meaning.
Ashley Jones Joins Beyond the Gates
In April 2026, news broke that Jones had joined the cast of Beyond the Gates in a recurring role. The mystery surrounding her character generated immediate interest among fans.
Viewers now know that Jones will be playing Heather Armstrong, Joey Armstrong’s estranged sister — and the infamous Impaler.
Joey has described Heather as ambitious, intelligent, and fiercely independent. He also revealed that he has not seen or heard from her in years after she left the Armstrong family behind.
Now, viewers will finally meet the woman Joey has spent years thinking about and wondering what she was up to. Knowing she always wanted a place in the family business might ease the shock that she branched out on her own and became the most wanted woman in Fairmont Crest.
