The Tates are a fictional family from the long-running American soap opera 'The Bold and the Beautiful'. The family is headed by patriarch Eric Forrester, and includes his children Ridge, Thorne, Kristen, Felicia, and Angela. They are a wealthy family who live in Los Angeles, California. The Tates have been involved in many dramatic storylines over the years, including love triangles, business rivalries, and family feuds.