What a month it’s been for daytime legend Heather Tom! Not only does she shine on screen as Katie Logan on The Bold and the Beautiful, but she also works her magic behind the scenes directing and writing for the soap. Now, she takes center stage as our Soap Opera News Star of the Month for July!
With six Daytime Emmy Awards already under her belt, Tom is once again in the running for the trophy for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series for her incredible work on B&B.
Where did her huge month land her in our monthly fan vote? Check out the full Top 10 breakdown below to see where your votes placed her!
Key Takeaways
- Heather Tom has been named Soap Opera News’ Star of the Month for July 2026.
- Honorary mentions include three soap stars.
- Soap Opera News reveals the full fan-voted Top 10 rankings each month.
A Top 10 Feature
We are back! Another month, another roundup, and this time we’re breaking down the top 10 soap opera performers for the month of July 2026—as voted by you!
Every month, Soap Opera News runs a poll featuring a select group of actors and actresses who commanded the frontburner and delivered truly standout performances over the past few weeks. From there, the fans get the ultimate opportunity to vote for their absolute favorites. We tally up the results, narrow it down to the top 10, and reveal who came out on top.
Curious to see where your favorites landed this month? Check out the full Top 10 rankings for July 2026 below!
Top 10 Soap Stars of the Month – July 2026 (These are based on votes)
Rankings are based entirely on reader votes.
| Rank | Actor | Character | Show | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | Karla Mosley | Dani Dupree Richardson | Beyond the Gates | – |
| 9 | Cynthia Watros | Nina Reeves | General Hospital | – |
| 8 | Susan Walters | Diane Jenkins Abbott | The Young and the Restless | – |
| 7 | Heather Tom | Katie Logan Spencer | The Bold and the Beautiful | Was #2 in June |
| 6 | Nathan Dean | Ethan Lovett | General Hospital | – |
| 5 | Crew Morrow | Will Spencer | The Bold and the Beautiful | – |
| 4 | Melody Thomas Scott | Nikki Newman | The Young and the Restless | Was #7 in June |
| 3 | Ashley Puzemis | Holly Jonas | Days of Our Lives | – |
| 2 | Dan Feuerriegel | EJ DiMera | Days of Our Lives | – |
| 1 | Kelly Thiebaud | Britt Westbourne | General Hospital | – |
Honorary Mentions in order of votes received:
- Nikki Crawford – Lexie Carver, DAYS (came in at #11)
- Ambyr Michelle – Eva Thomas, BTG (came in at #12)
- Stacy Haiduk – Kristen DiMera, DAYS (came in at #13)
Did your favorite soap star make the top 10 this time around? And looking ahead—who do you think is going to take home the crown for August? Drop your predictions and let us know your thoughts in the comments below!
Photo Credit: CBS/JPI/ABC.
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