Karen Spencer is a fictional character on the CBS soap opera, The Bold and the Beautiful played by Joanna Johnson.

[4] In April 2012, it was announced that Crystal Chappell would join the cast of The Bold and the Beautiful as Caroline's "other" mother and Karen's wife, Danielle.

[5] Despite having a busy schedule, Johnson reprised the role again in 2014, appearing on April 17 and 18 of that year.

Thorne went back to Macy and Karen began a friendship with attorney Connor Davis.

Karen enjoyed spending time with Forrester Creations' rival the Spectra Fashions.

It was revealed that Karen had been working for her father at Spencer Publications in New York City.

[8] She left town again shortly after, and focused on running the East Coast division of Spencer Publications back in New York.

Karen had a surprise of her own: a grown-up daughter she named after her late twin sister.

Months later, Karen and Danielle rushed to Caroline's side when she fell over a balcony during an argument with Bill.

Karen appreciated Bill's efforts to change, but she opted to keep Katie in the position.

The two make their home in NYC once again, with Karen back to running the East Coast operations of Spencer Publications.

When Caroline is struck by a car, Karen and Danielle help their wheelchair-bound daughter convalesce.