Soap Veteran Ashley Jones Joins Cast of CBS Drama 'Beyond the Gates'

The actress has appeared on popular shows like 'General Hospital', 'The Bold and the Beautiful', and 'The Young and the Restless'.

Apr. 17, 2026 at 3:23am

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An extreme close-up of lush, velvety red fabric, capturing the high-contrast lighting and luxurious texture of a Hollywood red carpet.The addition of soap opera veteran Ashley Jones to the cast of 'Beyond the Gates' promises to bring a touch of Hollywood glamour to the show's affluent Maryland setting.Genoa City Today

CBS has announced that veteran soap opera actress Ashley Jones has been cast in an undisclosed role on the network's drama series 'Beyond the Gates'. The show, which was recently renewed for seasons 3 and 4, follows the affluent and powerful Dupree family living in a Maryland suburb outside Washington, D.C. as they navigate various challenges, secrets, and scandals.

Why it matters

Ashley Jones is a well-known soap opera actress with extensive experience on some of the genre's most popular shows. Her addition to the cast of 'Beyond the Gates' is likely to generate excitement among fans of the genre and the series, and could potentially bring new viewers to the show.

The details

Jones has previously appeared on 'The Young and the Restless', 'General Hospital', and 'The Bold and the Beautiful'. On 'Y&R', she played the role of Megan Dennison, the daughter of Keith, from 1997 to 2002. She then joined 'B&B' in 2004, taking on the role of Bridget Forrester, the daughter of Eric Forrester and Brooke Logan, until 2011. Jones also had a stint on 'General Hospital' in 2016-2017, portraying the character of Professor Parker Forsyth.

  • Jones was spotted in a season renewal celebration video for 'Beyond the Gates' in April 2026.

The players

Ashley Jones

A veteran soap opera actress who has appeared on shows like 'The Young and the Restless', 'General Hospital', and 'The Bold and the Beautiful'.

Beyond the Gates

A CBS drama series that follows the affluent and powerful Dupree family living in a Maryland suburb outside Washington, D.C. as they navigate various challenges, secrets, and scandals.

Maurice P. Kerry

An actor who plays the role of Randy Parker in 'Beyond the Gates'.

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What they’re saying

“Ashley Jones will be joining the cast of Beyond the Gates.”

— CBS Spokesperson

The takeaway

The addition of veteran soap opera actress Ashley Jones to the cast of 'Beyond the Gates' is likely to generate excitement among fans of the genre and the series, potentially bringing new viewers to the show. Jones' extensive experience on popular soap operas like 'The Young and the Restless', 'General Hospital', and 'The Bold and the Beautiful' makes her a valuable asset to the 'Beyond the Gates' ensemble.