Krista Allen, born Krista Kleberg on April 5, 1971, in Ventura, California, is an American actress. She grew up primarily in Texas and received a degree in education from Austin Community College before pursuing a career in acting.
Allen began her acting career in the mid-1990s. Her early roles were primarily in television, including guest appearances and recurring roles in various series. She gained wider recognition for her role as Billie Reed in the NBC daytime soap opera *Days of Our Lives*, which she played from 1996 to 1999.
Following *Days of Our Lives*, Allen secured roles in primetime television. She starred as Jenna Avid in the syndicated series *Baywatch Hawaii* (1999-2001) and as Margo Vincent in The WB’s *What About Brian* (2006-2007). She also had recurring roles in series such as *The X-Files*, *Fast Cars and Superstars: The Gillette Young Guns Celebrity Race*, and *Significant Mother*. She reprised her role as Billie Reed in *Days of Our Lives* in 2021. In 2021, she took over the role of Taylor Hayes on *The Bold and the Beautiful*.
Allen has also appeared in a number of films, often in comedic roles. Her filmography includes:
Outside of acting, Allen has been involved in various projects, including hosting and guest appearances on television shows. She has also been involved in philanthropic endeavors.
While Allen has received nominations for her work, specific award wins are not widely publicized. Her consistent presence in television and film over several decades demonstrates her sustained success in the entertainment industry.</p