Kim Matula
An actress who brought depth and vulnerability to the iconic role of Hope Logan on 'The Bold and the Beautiful' for over half a decade.
Born 1988 (age 38)·American actress·Birthday: August 23·Millennials
Biography
Kim Matula stepped into the high-stakes world of daytime television and made it look effortless. Taking on the role of Hope Logan on 'The Bold and the Beautiful' in 2010, she inherited a legacy character and infused her with a modern sensibility—a blend of earnest warmth and steely resilience. For six years, she navigated the character's tumultuous love life and family dramas, earning a Daytime Emmy nomination and becoming a fan favorite. Matula then deliberately pivoted, showcasing her range in the cutthroat satire of Lifetime's 'Unreal' and headlining the short-lived but charming airline comedy 'LA to Vegas.' Her willingness to shift genres culminated in a 2024 turn playing original 'Saturday Night Live' cast member Jane Curtin in a film, proving her skill extends to capturing real-life comedic legends.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Kim was born in 1988, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Kim Was Born
The biggest hits of 1988
#1 Movie
Rain Man
Best Picture
Rain Man
#1 TV Show
The Cosby Show
Kim's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1988Born
Pan Am Flight 103 bombed over Lockerbie
Gas: $0.90/galHome: $74,800Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"Faith" — George MichaelBest Picture: Rain Man
1993Started school
European Union officially established
Gas: $1.11/galHome: $86,600Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"I Will Always Love You" — Whitney HoustonBest Picture: Schindler's List
2001Became a teenager
September 11 attacks transform the world
Gas: $1.46/galHome: $126,400Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Hanging by a Moment" — LifehouseBest Picture: A Beautiful Mind
2004Could drive
Indian Ocean tsunami kills over 230,000
Gas: $1.88/galHome: $157,300Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Yeah!" — UsherBest Picture: Million Dollar Baby
2006Could vote
Twitter launches; Pluto reclassified as dwarf planet
Gas: $2.59/galHome: $174,700Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Bad Day" — Daniel PowterBest Picture: The Departed
2009Turned 21
Michael Jackson dies; Bitcoin created
Gas: $2.35/galHome: $148,500Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Boom Boom Pow" — The Black Eyed PeasBest Picture: The Hurt Locker
2018Turned 30
Royal wedding of Harry and Meghan; Parkland shooting
Gas: $2.72/galHome: $211,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"God's Plan" — DrakeBest Picture: Green Book
2026Age 38 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Portrayed Hope Logan on the CBS soap opera 'The Bold and the Beautiful' from 2010 to 2016.
- Received a Daytime Emmy Award nomination for Outstanding Younger Actress in a Drama Series in 2015.
- Played the lead role of flight attendant Ronnie in the Fox comedy series 'LA to Vegas'.
Did You Know?
She made her television debut in the 2008 Lifetime movie 'Queen Sized'.
Matula is also a singer and has released music, including a single titled 'Shake It Up'.
She portrayed Jane Curtin in the 2024 film 'Saturday Night', about the early days of SNL.
“I don't want to play a character; I want to find the truth in her.”
