JACQUELINE MACINNES WOOD FINALLY SHARES JOYFUL NEWS AFTER MONTHS OF PRIVACY
TL;DR: The Bold and the Beautiful star Jacqueline MacInnes Wood announced she welcomed her fifth son via home birth. The three-time Daytime Emmy winner shared the happy news on Instagram after months of keeping the birth private, revealing this season has been “all about being still” and “embracing the quiet magic of new beginnings.” Wood and husband Elan Ruspoli are now parents to five boys!
The Announcement Fans Have Been Waiting For
Jacqueline MacInnes Wood finally shared the news B&B fans have been eagerly awaiting—she welcomed her fifth child, another beautiful baby boy! The actress, who plays Steffy Forrester on The Bold and the Beautiful, announced the birth on Instagram with a heartfelt message about her journey into motherhood again.
“Welcomed a beautiful, healthy baby boy at home,” Wood wrote in her Instagram post. “This season has been all about being still, soaking in every precious moment, and embracing the quiet magic of new beginnings. Social media took a little back seat, but I’m so happy to be back and say hello again.” SEE THE POST HERE!
The announcement comes after months of speculation from fans who noticed Wood had been unusually quiet on social media. Wood announced her fifth pregnancy in March 2025, revealing in her weekly newsletter that she was “almost 7 months pregnant” at the time. Based on that timeline, she likely gave birth sometime over the summer.
A House Full of Boys
Wood and her husband Elan Ruspoli are now parents to five boys. Their eldest, Rise Harlen, was born in March 2019. Next came Lenix, born in February 2021. Then Brando Elion arrived in May 2022, followed by Valor James in August 2023. Now their newest little one has joined the crew, making Wood officially the queen of her household full of boys!
Wood has previously told media outlets that she and Elan always wanted a big family, considering she was technically an only child (her half-sister is 20 years older), and he is an only child. “We are now diving into this big family, and it’s so cool. We never got that. So, it’s really exciting,” Wood shared in a 2023 interview.
Home Birth and Taking Time
Wood‘s announcement emphasized the importance of taking time to be present with her growing family. The home birth experience and her decision to step back from social media reflects her commitment to soaking in these precious early moments with her newborn.
The actress has always been open about embracing motherhood alongside her demanding career. She frequently shares sweet moments with her children and has spoken about how much she loves raising a big family. Her Instagram post suggests this most recent addition brought a sense of peace and stillness to the household.
Back to Work on B&B
Wood returned to The Bold and the Beautiful in September 2025 after her maternity leave. Supervising producer Casey Kasprzyk confirmed her return with a photo on social media, noting she was taping her first scenes at the soap’s new studio. Fans can expect to see Steffy Forrester back on screen in upcoming episodes as Wood balances her role as both a soap star and mother of five.
Wood has played Steffy Forrester on B&B since 2008 (with a brief break from 2013-2015) and has won three Daytime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series in 2019, 2021, and 2023. Her ability to manage a front-burner storyline while raising five young children is truly remarkable.
Congratulations to the Growing Family!
From everyone in the soap community and fans worldwide, congratulations to Jacqueline MacInnes Wood, Elan Ruspoli, and their five sons on this beautiful new addition! We’re thrilled she’s chosen to share this joyful news and can’t wait to see more adorable family moments as she settles into life as a mom of five!
