Jacqueline MacInnes Wood left The Bold and the Beautiful after revealing that she was pregnant
A sensational headline has once again sparked concern among The Bold and the Beautiful fans: Did Jacqueline MacInnes Wood leave the soap after revealing that she was pregnant?
The actress, who has portrayed the iconic Steffy Forrester for years, has indeed taken maternity-related breaks from the show—but the idea that she permanently left B&B because of pregnancy is misleading.
Wood first joined The Bold and the Beautiful as Steffy in 2008. Although she briefly left the role between 2013 and 2015, she returned in 2015 and has remained one of the show’s central stars ever since. Current cast information continues to list her as Steffy Forrester Finnegan.
The pregnancy that generated major headlines was announced in March 2025, when Wood revealed that she was expecting her fifth child.
At the time, she shared the news through her newsletter, explaining that she was nearly seven months pregnant and that her family was extremely excited about the new arrival.
The actress and her husband, Elan Ruspoli, already had four sons—Rise, Lenix, Brando and Valor. Their fifth son, Talon, was born in October 2025.
Naturally, her pregnancy created questions about Steffy’s future on the soap. Daytime dramas frequently write maternity leave into their stories, either by sending a character out of town, placing them in danger, or simply reducing their appearances for a period of time.
In Wood’s case, speculation surrounding Steffy’s temporary departure grew during 2025. One storyline possibility involved Steffy leaving Los Angeles with her mother, Taylor, as Taylor dealt with another painful crisis involving Ridge. That scenario offered a convenient way for the soap to explain Wood’s maternity absence while keeping Steffy firmly part of the show’s universe.
But there is a major difference between taking maternity leave and leaving the show permanently.
Wood’s career with B&B has continued. In 2026, she was still discussing Steffy’s most memorable storylines and reflecting on her 18 years connected to the character. She also recently spoke about a storyline she wished Steffy had experienced, proving that she remains actively associated with the role.
Her maternity journey has also become an important part of her life away from the cameras. Wood has spoken positively about motherhood and described being a mother as her favorite role. She has also emphasized wanting to remain healthy and active for her children and future grandchildren.
So why do headlines continue to claim that Jacqueline MacInnes Wood “left” The Bold and the Beautiful after announcing her pregnancy?
The answer is likely a mixture of temporary absence, maternity leave and sensationalized soap headlines. A character disappearing from the screen can easily lead viewers to assume an actor has been fired or permanently exited, even when the performer is simply taking time away from filming.
For Steffy fans, the important news is that there is no solid evidence that Wood permanently abandoned B&B because she became pregnant. Instead, her pregnancy led to a temporary adjustment in her work while she welcomed another child.
After years of playing one of daytime television’s most recognizable heroines, Jacqueline MacInnes Wood remains closely associated with Steffy Forrester.
And while motherhood may occasionally take her away from the Forrester family, it certainly hasn’t marked the end of her story in Los Angeles.
