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A Heartfelt Celebration: Reena Sofer’s Daughter Avalon Leon Bookstaver Turns 20
This week marks a major milestone in the life of Avalon Leon Bookstaver, the youngest daughter of The Bold and the Beautiful and General Hospital star Reena Sofer and her husband, Sanford Bookstaver. On her 20th birthday, fans, friends, and family are joining in to celebrate not just the day itself, but the beautiful journey that has led Avalon here. And thanks to Reena’s warm, loving posts over the years, we’ve all been able to share in those memories.
It began with one sweet snapshot — Avalon’s very first dance class. The image, shared by Sofer years ago, captured the innocence of childhood and reminded parents everywhere just how quickly time passes. From there, the milestones kept rolling in. One touching photo showed Avalon with her newly adopted furry friend, a little boy pup, cementing her deep love for animals.
As Avalon grew, her personality shone in every picture. Reena often described her daughter as “one of my most important people,” proudly sharing images of Avalon bonding with her closest friends. Their mother–daughter bond only grew stronger over the years. From attending the play Zoot Suit together at the Mark Taper Forum — in support of Reena’s longtime friend Richard Steinmetz — to their beloved biannual Harry Potter marathon, their shared traditions became cornerstones of their relationship.
Family has always been central to Avalon’s life. On one special Mother’s Day, she celebrated alongside her sisters, with Reena joyfully crediting her husband for making sure all her girls could be together. In family photos, Avalon’s energy and humor always stood out, like in a playful 2017 group shot that perfectly captured her spirit.
She and her older sister, Rosabel, have shared countless adventures — from roller skating mishaps to lazy afternoons napping with the family dog, Mega. And for every major event, Reena was there with her camera and her heart wide open, capturing moments like Avalon’s elementary school graduation, where pride lit up her face.
Birthdays were always a time for emotional tributes. At 13, Avalon was still “my baby girl” to her mom. At 15, Reena celebrated her growth into “an amazing, brilliant, beautiful woman.” Her sweet 16 brought another flood of love, with Reena praising her daughter’s kindness, strength, and unwavering devotion.
Year after year, the words only grew warmer. At 17, Avalon was “the most beautiful, kind-hearted, brilliant, and amazing woman.” At 18, her dad shared his own heartfelt message, calling her “the most amazing person” he’d ever known. By 19, Reena was marveling at her “youngest baby all grown up.”
Now, at 20, Avalon has already stepped into her own creative path. In May 2025, Reena proudly announced her daughter’s directorial debut — Avalon’s first college film project. From those first tentative dance steps to her first professional credit behind the camera, Avalon’s journey has been one of love, laughter, and unshakable family bonds.
Happy 20th birthday, Avalon Leon Bookstaver — here’s to all the remarkable chapters still to come, and to a mother who has captured every one of them with unending pride and joy.
