Jacqueline MacInnes Wood Opens Up About Staying Fit Before Baby No. 5: “Grateful I Did This First”
Jacqueline MacInnes Wood Opens Up About Staying Fit Before Baby No. 5: “Grateful I Did This First”
Jacqueline MacInnes Wood Stuns Fans with Her Strength and Dedication During Fifth Pregnancy
The Bold and the Beautiful star Jacqueline MacInnes Wood continues to amaze fans—not just with her powerful performances as Steffy Forrester, but also with her dedication to family, health, and career as she awaits the arrival of baby number five with husband Elan Ruspoli.
Back in March 2025, Jacqueline revealed she was already nearly seven months pregnant, putting her due date around late July—which means the big moment could be happening any day now (if it hasn’t already!). While the actress has kept a relatively low profile on social media in recent weeks, her earlier updates show the incredible preparation and commitment she’s made throughout this pregnancy.
Fitness First: Her Secret to Staying Strong
One of the key things Jacqueline credits for her strength during this journey? Fitness. Long before announcing her pregnancy, she made it a priority to focus on building physical strength—a decision that she says made all the difference.
“Continuing to work out — so grateful I focused on building strength before pregnancy!” she shared in a post earlier this year.
From lifting weights to martial arts and boxing, Jacqueline had already established herself as a fitness inspiration to many fans by early 2024. Her routines weren’t just for aesthetic purposes—they helped her stay energized for both the physical demands of motherhood and the emotionally intense scenes she’s constantly filming as Steffy.
By May, she revealed she was training six days a week, and by June, she was still posting impressive clips of her workouts, showing off her toned physique and resilience—even in the final weeks of her pregnancy.
Balancing Set Life and Home Life
Despite being in her third trimester, Jacqueline has continued to film on the set of The Bold and the Beautiful, showing up with the same passion and professionalism that’s made her a daytime TV icon. Fans have praised her unwavering energy as she balances her role on the show with her life at home, where she’s frequently seen enjoying outdoor activities with her sons and spending quality time with family.
Behind the scenes, the B&B cast and crew have been nothing but supportive. Jacqueline has publicly expressed her gratitude for their flexibility and understanding during this important time.
Is a Maternity Break Coming?
So far, there hasn’t been an official announcement about maternity leave, but with The Bold and the Beautiful filming episodes months in advance, viewers may not even notice when Jacqueline takes a well-earned break. If her past patterns are any indication, she’ll take some brief time off before returning stronger than ever.
A Real-Life Superwoman
As fans eagerly await news of the newest Ruspoli family member, one thing is clear: Jacqueline MacInnes Wood is a force to be reckoned with. Her dedication to her health, her children, and her work continues to inspire audiences around the world.
Whether she’s delivering powerhouse performances as Steffy or embracing motherhood with strength and grace, Jacqueline proves every day that she can do it all—and look amazing doing it.
Catch her on The Bold and the Beautiful, airing weekdays on CBS.
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