Get to Know a Soap Opera Star: Lauren Koslow

Previous soap opera roles for Lauren Koslow have included The Young and the Restless (Lindsey, 1984-86) and The Bold and the Beautiful (Margo, 1987-92).

Currently, Koslow stars on Days of Our Lives as the character of Kate Roberts. Here are a few other facts about the actress:

• Koslow does her own makeup.

• Her family name was changed from Koslov.

• She owns a bird that was a gift from Tori Spelling.

• Is the owner of three dogs and a cat, as well as lizards, rats and chickens

• Her son Zach portrayed her The Bold and the Beautiful character's son, Mark, from 1988-1992.

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