The Forrester family is a prominent fictional family in the CBS Daytime soap opera The Bold and the Beautiful. They are the owners and operators of the Los Angeles-based fashion house, Forrester Creations. The family has had several generations, each with their own unique stories and characters.The first generation includes Eric Forrester, the patriarch of the family, and his occasionally mentioned brother, John Forrester. The second generation features Ridge Forrester, Thorne Forrester, Angela Forrester, Kristen Forrester Dominguez, Felicia Forrester, Jessica Forrester, Ivy Forrester, Eric "Rick" Forrester Jr., Bridget Forrester, and Marcus Forrester. The third generation includes Thomas Forrester, Steffy Forrester, Phoebe Forrester, Aly Forrester, Zende Forrester Dominguez, and Dominick Forrester Damiano.The family has had its share of drama, love, and tragedy, making them a central focus of the show's storyline. With their ties to the fashion industry and their intricate relationships, the Forrester family continues to captivate audiences with their compelling narratives and complex dynamics.

The surname Forrester has Anglo/Norman origins, denoting a forester. Notable individuals with this surname include George Forrester, Alexander Forrester, Billy Forrester, Bruce M. Forrester, Andrew Forrester (pseudonym of James Redding Ware), Cay Forrester, Dia Forrester, Douglas Forrester, Duncan Forrester, Gary Forrester, Helen Forrester, Jack Forrester, James Forrester, Jay Wright Forrester, Joel Forrester, Joseph James Forrester, Katrina Forrester, Maureen Forrester, Patrick Graham Forrester, Philippa Forrester, Stephanie Forrester, Tony Forrester, and Viviane Forrester. Additionally, there are fictional characters such as Dr. Clayton Forrester (War of the Worlds), Dr. Clayton Forrester (Mystery Science Theater 3000), Lee Forrester, Maryann Forrester, Pearl Forrester, and the Forrester family on The Bold and the Beautiful. The surname Forrester is also associated with the film Finding Forrester.

Forrester Blanchard Washington (1887–1963) was an American pioneer in social work. Born in Salem, Massachusetts, in 1887, Washington's early life and education were marked by a relatively tolerant environment that allowed him to receive a rich education, exceptional for African Americans of that era. He graduated from Tufts College and pursued post-baccalaureate studies in economics at Harvard University and a master's degree in social economy from Columbia University.Washington's career in social work was impactful and diverse. He served as the first director of the Detroit Urban League during World War I, advocating for equal employment opportunities and aiding the black migrants adjusting to urban life. Later, he became the director of the Armstrong Association of Philadelphia and the Atlanta University School of Social Work, where he recognized the importance of training African American social workers to serve their communities.In February 1934, Washington was appointed as the director of Negro Work in the Federal Emergency Relief Administration (FERA) during the Great Depression. His commitment to education, social welfare, and his people was evident throughout his career, making significant contributions to the field of social work and the advancement of African American communities.