Bold & Beautiful’s Lisa Yamada Reveals the Shocking Truth Behind Luna’s Dark Transformation

When The Bold and the Beautiful introduced Luna Nozawa in late 2023, few could have predicted the dizzying journey that awaited her —

or that she would become one of the most polarizing figures in the soap’s modern history. Played by the talented and newly crowned Emmy winner Lisa Yamada,

Luna began her journey as the epitome of innocence. But as viewers know, that sweetness was destined to curdle into something much darker.

In a recent revealing interview on Soapy, Yamada opened up about Luna’s astonishing transformation from shy, “perfect girlfriend” to full-blown villainess, explaining that it all began — quite literally — at a Christmas party. “In the beginning, I was playing this sweet, virginal girl,” Yamada recalled with a laugh. “And no one was buying it. Aside from occasionally asking, ‘Who’s my daddy?’ I was basically just there to be R.J. Forrester’s girlfriend.”

That wasn’t enough for Yamada — or for the fans. The actress admitted that while she loved playing Luna, she longed for something more dynamic, something that would challenge both her and the audience’s expectations. “I remember during the holidays, I went up to Bradley Bell [B&B’s head writer and executive producer] at the show’s Christmas party,” she said. “I may have had a drink or two, and I just blurted out, ‘I want to be bad!’”

According to Yamada, Bell’s reaction was simple — and fateful. “He looked at me and said, ‘OK.’ And that was it,” she laughed. “I didn’t realize at the time just how far he was going to take that idea.”

What started as an offhand comment soon turned into one of the most jaw-dropping character arcs The Bold and the Beautiful has produced in years. Fans watched in disbelief as Luna spiraled into madness — committing a shocking series of crimes that left the Forrester family and the show’s entire landscape in turmoil.

But Yamada was quick to clarify that her original idea for Luna’s transformation wasn’t meant to go that far. “I meant I wanted Luna to be a badass,” she explained. “Not necessarily bad-bad. I was thinking she’d grow a backbone, stand up for herself, maybe even challenge the Forresters’ power dynamic. But Bradley totally ran with it.”

And run with it he did. Over the following months, Luna’s storyline took a dark and disturbing turn. The once-demure designer was suddenly thrust into a whirlwind of violence and betrayal. Fans watched as Luna murdered two people in cold blood, framed her own mother for her crimes, and spiraled so deeply into obsession that she violated the very person she once claimed to love.

The transformation stunned viewers — and delighted Yamada. “Honestly, I really appreciate Luna’s turn toward the dark side,” she admitted. “I get to do a lot. As an actor, you live for this kind of material. It’s intense, emotional, and layered. Luna may be behind bars now, but she’s still very much alive in the story.”

And indeed, Luna’s story is far from over. Currently imprisoned, the character is pregnant with Will Spencer’s child — a development that has set off another wave of speculation among B&B fans. Will Luna use her pregnancy to manipulate her way out of prison? Can she truly change, or has she crossed a line from which there’s no return?

Yamada teased that Luna’s pregnancy is not just a plot twist, but a potential game-changer. “Luna’s always been clever,” she said. “Even in her darkest moments, she’s calculating. The pregnancy gives her power — and she knows it. Whether she uses that to get out of prison or to make her enemies pay, I can’t say. But she’s not done yet.”

Behind the scenes, Yamada’s portrayal has earned widespread acclaim. Viewers and critics alike have praised her ability to bring humanity to a character who could easily have been written off as a one-note villain. “It’s been so rewarding to explore Luna’s complexity,” Yamada reflected. “She’s done horrific things, yes, but she’s also deeply broken. There’s trauma there — pain, loneliness, a desperate need for control. Playing that duality is what keeps her interesting.”

Her storyline has also reignited discussions about the show’s long history of “bad girls” — from Sheila Carter’s decades-long reign of terror to Quinn Fuller’s manipulative schemes. Yet Luna’s descent feels unique, especially because it evolved so organically from her initial innocence. “Luna started out as this wide-eyed newcomer,” Yamada noted. “She wanted love, family, acceptance. But every time she got close to having that, it slipped away. That’s what broke her.”

The fallout from Luna’s actions continues to ripple across The Bold and the Beautiful canvas. R.J. Forrester remains haunted by her betrayal, Poppy Nozawa’s life has been destroyed, and even the powerful Spencer family is shaken by the revelation that Will may soon be a father under the most scandalous circumstances imaginable.

As for Yamada, she’s just enjoying the ride. “This is the beauty of daytime drama,” she said with a grin. “You never know where the story’s going to go. One moment you’re the sweet new girl, and the next, you’re the villain everyone loves to hate. I told Bradley I wanted to be bad — and, well, he delivered.”

Still, the actress hinted that Luna’s journey might not be over. Redemption, she suggested, could still be on the table — though not without consequences. “I don’t think Luna’s pure evil,” she said thoughtfully. “She’s done terrible things, yes, but she’s also capable of remorse. The question is, does she want forgiveness? Or does she just want to win?”

As Luna plots her next move from behind prison bars, fans are left wondering whether she’ll reclaim her innocence — or embrace the darkness once and for all.

Whatever happens next, one thing is certain: Lisa Yamada’s Luna Nozawa has cemented her place in The Bold and the Beautiful history books as one of the most unforgettable — and dangerously compelling — characters the show has ever produced.