The Bold and the Beautiful’s (B&B) powerhouse, Jacqueline MacInnes Wood, has once again stunned fans with a major life announcement. As of late 2025, the actress who portrays the iconic Steffy Forrester Finnegan has not just welcomed a new addition, but has officially become a mother of five boys under the age of seven, a truly remarkable feat in the world of daytime television. This article, updated on December 10, 2025, dives into the latest details about her newest son, the surprising name she chose, and how she managed an incredibly fast return to the B&B set.
The news of her fifth pregnancy broke in March 2025, when the Canadian star revealed in her weekly newsletter that she was almost seven months along. This announcement immediately sparked excitement among fans of the show and followers of her personal life, as the star is known for her dedication to both her career and her rapidly expanding family with husband Elan Ruspoli.
Jacqueline MacInnes Wood: Complete Biography and Family Profile
Jacqueline MacInnes Wood, often simply called JMW by her dedicated fan base, is a multi-talented Canadian performer who has become a staple of American daytime television. Her personal life is just as dynamic as her on-screen persona, Steffy Forrester.
- Full Name: Jacqueline MacInnes Wood
- Date of Birth: April 17, 1987
- Place of Birth: Windsor, Ontario, Canada
- Nationality: Canadian
- Occupation: Actress, Musician, Model, Television Personality
- Spouse: Elan Ruspoli (m. 2018)
- Spouse’s Profession: Hollywood Talent Agent (works at Creative Artist Agency)
- Main Role: Steffy Forrester Finnegan on *The Bold and the Beautiful* (since 2008)
- Total Children: Five Sons (all with Elan Ruspoli)
- Notable Awards: Multiple Daytime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series.
The Five Ruspoli Boys: Names and Birth Years
Jacqueline and Elan Ruspoli have built a beautiful, energetic family, welcoming five sons in just over six years. Their commitment to a growing family has been a source of fascination and admiration for fans.
- Rise Harlen Ruspoli: Born March 4, 2019
- Lenix Ruspoli: Born February 21, 2021
- Brando Elion Ruspoli: Born May 27, 2022
- Valor James Ruspoli: Born August 27, 2023
- Talon Ruspoli: Born 2025 (Baby Number 5)
The Arrival of Baby Talon: The Fifth Son
The biggest news of 2025 for the Wood-Ruspoli family was the arrival of their fifth son, whose name was later revealed to be Talon Ruspoli. The birth was confirmed in the fall of 2025, with Jacqueline sharing heartfelt updates and the first photos of her new bundle of joy with her fans.
The name Talon is a unique choice that continues the family’s trend of strong, single-word names for their boys—Rise, Lenix, Brando, Valor, and now Talon. This newest addition solidifies the family as one of the largest and most closely-spaced broods in the soap opera world.
Jacqueline has been open about the challenges and joys of raising a large family while maintaining a demanding career. She often shares glimpses of her busy, yet fulfilling, life, demonstrating her incredible energy and organizational skills. The collective age of her five sons is under seven, making their household a whirlwind of activity and love.
Steffy Forrester’s Quick Return to The Bold and the Beautiful
One of the most surprising aspects of Jacqueline MacInnes Wood’s fifth pregnancy was her incredibly brief maternity leave and subsequent quick return to the set of *The Bold and the Beautiful*.
The B&B Maternity Leave Strategy
For soap opera fans, a maternity leave for a lead actress like JMW often means a significant absence for the character. When Steffy Forrester is off-screen, it dramatically impacts major storylines involving the Forrester, Logan, and Finnegan families.
- The Exit: To explain Steffy's brief absence, the show typically utilizes plot devices like an extended business trip for Forrester Creations, or a sudden family emergency that requires her to travel out of town. This is a common strategy in daytime drama to accommodate an actor's time off.
- The Return: Despite welcoming Talon in the fall of 2025, the actress was already back on the B&B set taping new scenes as early as September 2025. This rapid return is a testament to her dedication to the show and her character.
Her return was highly anticipated, especially as the show transitioned to its brand-new studio home, where she taped her first scenes back. Fans were eager to see how Steffy would dive back into the drama, particularly the ongoing conflicts with her brother Thomas Forrester and the complexity of her marriage to Dr. John "Finn" Finnegan.
Topical Authority: JMW’s Life as a Mother of Five
Jacqueline MacInnes Wood has become a modern icon of motherhood, balancing a high-profile, demanding acting career with a large family. Her decision to have five children in quick succession is highly unusual for a major television star and demonstrates a unique commitment to her personal life.
The Reality of a Big Family in Hollywood
Jacqueline’s husband, Elan Ruspoli, a prominent talent agent, shares her vision for a large family. The couple has often spoken about the chaos and love that come with raising a "boy band" of five. The logistical challenges of managing five young sons—Rise, Lenix, Brando, Valor, and Talon—while filming a daily soap opera schedule are immense, yet she manages it with grace and humor.
Her openness about her life, shared via her newsletter and social media, provides a refreshing and relatable look at the realities of working motherhood, even in the glamorous world of Hollywood. She is a powerful example of an actress who has not put her family on hold for her career, but rather has successfully integrated the two, inspiring countless other working mothers across the globe.
As of December 2025, Jacqueline MacInnes Wood is fully back in the role of Steffy Forrester, with her newest son, Talon, completing her incredible family of seven. The future is undoubtedly busy, but filled with love, for the Ruspoli family.
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