‘Beyond the Gates’ Star Lauren Buglioli Teases Exciting Storyline Changes Ahead
Beyond the Gates had the series’ biggest social event this past week with the Cotillion, the season’s event. Now, star Lauren Buglioli is reflecting on the event and what lies ahead.
Buglioli, who stars as Vanessa McBride on the soap opera, shared photos and memories of filming the week’s episodes on her personal Instagram. The actress wrote that she was in awe of the Beyond the Gates team every day, especially for the work they did with the Cotillion.
She shared how she was grateful for the “artistry in front of and behind the cameras with each and every episode.”
She then congratulated her on-screen children, Angela Fairley and Alex Cheeks. “You make your fictional mama so damn proud. Love watching you shine 🌟,” she wrote.
Buglioli joked with fans about the direction the storyline took, adding, “Before y’all come at me in the comments, I really wish Nessa would have said yes to that ice cream invitation too 😭”
Elsewhere in the show, Buglioli addresses the death of Derek Baldwin (Ben Gavin). She shares that, “We love you and are so proud of you. A hero. Can’t wait to continue to watch you soar and make your girls proud, my friend. 💫❤️”
She shared that she hopes fans loved the episodes as much as they enjoyed making them, and then finished her post, teasing, “Buckle up for what’s next!! 🎭🎢”
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The Barrington County Cotillion is a long-standing tradition for the Dupree family and will be held this year at the Fairmont Crest Country Club.
Three generations of Dupree family members have been a part of the cotillion in the past: Nicole Richardson Dupree (Daphnée Duplaix), Martin Richardson (Brandon Claybon), Kat (Colby Nixon), Naomi (Arielle Prepetit), and now Samantha (Najah Jackson) and Tyrell (Jaden Lucas Miller).
This year, 9 young debs with 9 young escorts were presented, as Samantha and her rival, Francesca “Chessy” Belleclaire (Madison Alsobrook), fought for the title of Platinum Debutante. Elsewhere, the Impaler storyline came to a dramatic climax as Derek Baldwin (Ben Gavin) died saving his best friend Jacob’s life.
Beyond the Gates airs weekdays on CBS with episodes streaming weeknights on Paramount+.
Viewers can catch up on all of the drama from Fairmount Crest from the beginning of the series on Paramount+ or for free on Pluto TV’s dedicated 24/7 Beyond the Gates FAST channel.