Heather Tom is an American actress, director and writer best known as Katie Logan on The Bold and the Beautiful and as Victoria Newman on The Young and the Restless. She has six Daytime Emmy Awards, tied with Erika Slezak for the most won by a soap actress. She turned 51 on November 4, 2026, days after going for a record seventh. This Heather Tom biography covers her family, her husband, her work behind the camera and her career.
| Date of Birth | November 4, 1975 |
|---|---|
| Age | 51 years |
| Nationality | American |
| Zodiac Sign | Scorpio |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Husband | James Achor |
| Children | Zane Alexander |
| Siblings | David Tom and Nicholle Tom |
Drew StarkeyHeather Tom Biography
Heather Marie Tom was born on November 4, 1975, in Hinsdale, Illinois, to Marie and Charles Tom. The family moved from Chicago to Seattle for her father’s job. A year later her mother took the three children to Los Angeles for pilot season.
“My mom got us involved when I was really young, like, we were babies,” she told Tell-Tale TV in 2016. “Then we came down to Los Angeles for 3 weeks during pilot season one year, and we never went home.” She started in commercials and modeling at age two.
Her parents later divorced, and her mother became a speech therapist in the Pasadena school system. Heather was legally emancipated as a teenager so she could work longer hours. Marie Tom died in early 2024. “I certainly wouldn’t be in this position without her,” Heather told Michael Fairman in March 2025.
Career and Movies
Heather’s Los Angeles career began in 1989 with a guest spot on Who’s the Boss? “That was my first job in LA,” she told Tell-Tale TV. She also appeared on Kids Incorporated, Divorce Court and Trial by Jury.
She joined The Young and the Restless as Victoria Newman in December 1990 and stayed for 13 years, leaving on December 17, 2003, over creative differences. She moved straight to One Life to Live as Kelly Cramer until 2006 and played the same character on All My Children.
Katie Logan came next, with her first episode of The Bold and the Beautiful airing on August 30, 2007. “She really started out as this wallflower who kind of lived in her sisters’ shadow,” she told Soaps.com. The long-running cast has included Katherine Kelly Lang, Don Diamont and younger stars such as Rome Flynn.
Katie is at the center of the show right now. Her fashion label, Logan, has reopened her feud with Brooke, and on November 1, 2026, TV Insider named Heather its Daytime Performer of the Week, calling her work “a master class in acting.”
Other screen credits include:
- Delusion
- Beyond The Ladies Room Door
- Undone
- When We’re Old and Love Means Nothing
- City Teacher
- Animal Among Us
- The Adventures of Sam Wolf
Director and Writer
Heather moved behind the camera after years of shadowing directors. She directed 34 episodes of The Bold and the Beautiful between 2016 and 2024, along with work on The Young and the Restless, Good Trouble and Dynasty.
She added scriptwriting in 2024. “I just finished my third script,” she told Michael Fairman that October, and her first episode as a writer aired on November 6, 2024.
Her biggest behind-the-scenes moment came on March 27, 2025, when she acted in, directed and wrote an all-female episode of the show. “I never dreamed when I signed my first contract on The Young and The Restless that I would still be doing this 35 years later, much less writing and directing, and doing all three,” she told Fairman.
Emmy Awards
Heather has won six Daytime Emmy Awards from 19 nominations. She won Outstanding Younger Actress in 1993 and 1999, Outstanding Supporting Actress in 2011, and Outstanding Lead Actress in 2012, 2013 and 2020.
She was up for Lead Actress again at the 53rd Daytime Emmys at the Hollywood Palladium on October 30, 2026. A win would have broken her tie with Erika Slezak, but the award went to Tamara Tunie of Beyond the Gates.
Family, Sister and Brother
Heather is the oldest of three children, and her younger siblings are the twin actors David and Nicholle Tom. David played Billy Abbott on The Young and the Restless and her half-brother Paul Cramer on One Life to Live. In 2000 she and David became the first brother and sister nominated for Daytime Emmys in the same year.
Her sister, Nicholle Marie Tom, is best known as Ryce Newton in Beethoven and as the voice of Supergirl in the DC Animated Universe.
Husband and Son
Heather Tom is married to James Achor, a musician and designer she met after seeing his band play. They were together for 15 years before getting engaged in August 2011, and they married on September 17, 2011.
Their son, Zane Alexander Achor, was born on October 28, 2012, and has played her on-screen son Will Spencer. The family went to this year’s ceremony together. “Made it to the Daytime Emmys red carpet with my husband James and my son Zane,” she wrote on Instagram on October 30, 2026.
The couple also run a design business, Tight Rope Designs, which has been featured in InStyle and Elle Decor. In 2013 they starred in the HGTV miniseries Renovation Unscripted.
Heather’s verified Instagram account, @bbheathertom, has about 110,000 followers. Her bio calls her an actor, director and writer, and she mostly shares set news, red carpet photos and a yearly Halloween hello.
Heather Tom Salary and Net Worth
Almost 20 years on a daily network soap is the base of Heather’s income, on top of directing and writing fees from the same show. Her design business with James and her earlier roles add to it.
CBS does not publish cast salaries, so a firm figure is still to come.
Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Heather Tom?
Heather Tom is 51. She was born on November 4, 1975.
How many Emmys has Heather Tom won?
She has won six Daytime Emmy Awards, tied with Erika Slezak for the most by a soap actress.
Did Heather Tom win at the 2026 Daytime Emmys?
No. She was nominated for Lead Actress, and Tamara Tunie won.
Who is Heather Tom’s sister?
Her sister is actress Nicholle Tom, the twin of their brother, actor David Tom.
Who is Heather Tom’s husband?
She married James Achor on September 17, 2011. They have one son, Zane.
Does Heather Tom direct The Bold and the Beautiful?
Yes. She has directed more than 30 episodes and also writes scripts for the show.
