Lisa Yamada Says Goodbye to Luna: Bold & Beautiful Star’s Exit Sparks Cast Tributes, Fan Uproar, and Final Curtain on a Soap Villain Icon
Lisa Yamada Bids Farewell to Luna Nozawa — and Fans Aren’t Ready
A Villainess’ Final Bow?
The Bold and the Beautiful fandom is reeling after Lisa Yamada, who brought the character of Luna Nozawa to life with unforgettable intensity, confirmed her departure from the CBS soap. In an emotional Instagram post shared on November 21, Yamada reflected on her time on set, sharing behind-the-scenes photos and a heartfelt goodbye:
“So many tears shed, blood spilled, friendships formed, and memories made on @boldandbeautifulcbs. What a ride it’s been! Hope you enjoyed the adventures <3 #LUNAtic4ever”
The farewell coincided with Luna’s on-screen death—struck by a car while on the run—seemingly closing the chapter on one of the show’s most complex characters. Although soap deaths are often reversible, Yamada’s tone suggests finality. Fans hoping for another miraculous Luna return may need to let go… at least for now.
Cast Tributes Pour In: “You’re an Absolute Warrior!”
Yamada’s exit didn’t go unnoticed by her co-stars. The B&B cast responded to her farewell post with love, admiration, and a few emotional punches.
Lawrence Saint-Victor (Carter Walton) wrote:
“To carry story the way you did, and command the screen is nothing short of amazing… You’re amazing!”
Executive Producer Casey Kasprzyk praised Yamada for making Luna “a soap villain that leaves a lasting impact,” and Rebecca Budig (Taylor Hayes) echoed that sentiment, saying she “rocked it all,” despite being thrown into heavy emotional material early in her run.
Laneya Grace (Electra Forrester) joined in with a playful plea:
“Come home. The kids miss you.”
To which Yamada cheekily replied, “Don’t get too comfortable, sweetheart.”
Fan Reaction: “Luna Has 9 Lives!”
The Bold & Beautiful audience has had a love-hate relationship with Luna — but the intensity of the farewell reactions proves her impact.
Some are grateful to see the dangerous character gone, while others already miss her thrilling presence. One fan declared:
“My heart breaks, but I’m so happy for you Lisa! So excited to see what’s next for you!”
Another added:
“Nooooo!! I thought you’d come back in a few weeks with a secret child! You deserved that Daytime Emmy!”
And one viewer summed up the sentiment with a wink to Luna’s family tree:
“Your grandma is Sheila Carter. You’ll be back. You have nine lives!”
Luna’s Legacy: From Sweetheart to Supervillain
Debuting in September 2023, Luna began as the kind-hearted girlfriend of RJ Forrester. But over time, she evolved—slowly but unmistakably—into one of B&B’s most memorable antagonists. Manipulative, calculating, and driven by twisted love and jealousy, Luna became a lightning rod for drama, earning both disgust and fascination from viewers.
Whether she’s truly gone for good remains to be seen. In the soap world, no death is ever final—especially when your bloodline includes Sheila Carter.
Will Lisa Yamada return one day in a dramatic twist… or has Luna truly taken her final bow?
What do you think—should Bold & Beautiful bring Luna back from the dead again, or is her story finally complete?