Legendary Stars Become 'Bold and Beautiful' As Maya and Nicole's Parents!

You might think the story of social-climbing transgender model Maya Avant (Karla Mosley) on CBS's The Bold and the Beautiful couldn't get any hotter. But you'd be wrong. The hit soap has cast veteran actors Anna Maria Horsford and Obba Babatundé to play Maya's old-school parents, Vivienne and Julius Avant. And, as viewers know, that's not good news for our Ms. Maya! 

And see now when you look at them other soaps, it ain't no comparison. Why would you want a malt liquor soap (GH), a wine cooler soap (Y&R) and/or a cheap liquor soap (DOOL) when you got the top shelf champagne with B&B?
B&B Fans: I'm eating velvety caviar and unburned champagne.

According to a B&B rep, Maya's disapproving mom and dad will come to town looking for their youngest daughter, Nicole [Reign Edwards], to take her out of L.A. and away from Maya's influence. "Maya's past comes flooding into her present when she is faced with the parents who rejected her," says the rep. "We will begin to see how Maya became the woman she is today amidst many obstacles and prejudices."

Omg B&B ain't no joke. They got some heavyweights.

Legendary actors Obba Babatundé and Anna Maria Horsford have signed on to play Maya (Karla Mosley) and Nicole's (Reign Edwards) no nonsense and conservative parents, Julius and Vivienne Avant.

Horsford, best known for her work in the comedy series Amen and The Wayans Bros., will first be seen July 3, followed by Babatundé, a Tony nominee for the original production of Dreamgirls, who debuts July 9.  Both are set for at least 15 episodes, though their gigs will likely extend well beyond that. Neither star is a soap newbie. Horsford kicked off her career with a role on Guiding Light. Babatundé has had recurring stints on All My Children, One Life to Live and B&B's sister soap, The Young and the Restless. 

 "This reunion of the Avant family has opened my heart on so many levels," says Horsford. "I personally know several transgender people but I never really thought of things from the parents' perspective.

The audience has heard Maya's point of view about what went on in the family. Now it's time to get Mom and Dad's side of things! Maya may think her parents never loved her, but that's her perception."

No surprise here: Babatundé reveals that Julius is "a big stickler for tradition and a really bullheaded guy." But Maya, he notes, "is also very headstrong and difficult. Vivienne is a wonderfully loving, nurturing soul, and you also see those qualities in Maya. So, despite the intense differences among the members of this family, they're very much alike." Adds Horsford: "The Avants may be damaged but they're still intact, held together with Krazy Glue."

  “Bold and the Beuaitful” has been running for several months now, and Maya’s sister Nicole revealed that her older sister and parents are estranged – and they don’t even discuss Myron’s transition. According to “Bold and the Beautiful” spoilers, B&B fans will not want to miss the exciting scenes as the Avants meet Maya for the first time.

Babatunde and Horsford sat down with TV Insider’s Michael Logan and dished some exciting spoilers about their “Bold and the Beautiful” debuts. Babatunde revealed, “Julius is a big stickler for tradition and a really bullheaded guy. But Maya is also very headstrong and difficult. Vivienne is a wonderfully loving, nurturing soul, and you also see those qualities in Maya. So, despite the intense differences among the members of this family, they’re very much alike.”

Anna Maria Horsford revealed that her upcoming storyline on “Bold and the Beautiful” is very near and dear to her heart, and she explained to TV Insider, “This reunion of the Avant family has opened my heart on so many levels. I personally know several transgender people but I never really thought of things from the parents’ perspective. The audience has heard Maya’s point of view about what went on in the family. Now it’s time to get Mom and Dad’s side of things! Maya may think her parents never loved her, but that’s her perception.”

It sounds lie B&B fans are in for a treat, and there are going to be some intense scenes when Maya’s parents arrive on the CBS soap. Do you think Horsford and Babatunde will be good additions to the cast of “Bold and the Beautiful?” Will they except Myron as Maya?