Jacqueline MacInnes Wood returned to Instagram with a family milestone and a flood of specifics that fans have been waiting for. The Bold & the Beautiful star confirmed she is now a mother of five boys, shared images from a home water birth, and revealed her newborn son’s name. The carousel included a kitchen-sink scene with ducklings and intimate moments from labor to the first embrace with her husband, Elan Ruspoli. In her caption, Wood wrote, “A little slice of paradise,” and later added, “Welcomed a beautiful, healthy baby boy at home.” She also told fans, “Social media took a little back seat, but I’m so happy to be back and say hello again.”
The post, shared on Monday, October 13, 2025, doubled as a life update before her on-screen return as Steffy Forrester Finnegan. Colleagues and friends chimed in with cheers, while eagle-eyed followers noticed details confirming a home delivery. Additional images showed Wood in a bathtub during labor and a celebratory kiss with Ruspoli while cradling their newborn.
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Baby No. 5: Name, Birth Setting, and the Exact Moments Fans Saw
- Name: Talon. Wood identified her fifth son by name in the comments and subsequent coverage, clarifying speculation that followed her months-long social media hiatus.
- Birth setting: A home water birth. The carousel included a tub-side view from labor and photos taken immediately after Talon’s arrival.
- Caption and comment quotes: “A little slice of paradise.” / “Welcomed a beautiful, healthy baby boy at home.” / “Social media took a little back seat, but I’m so happy to be back and say hello again.”
The family album also included snapshots of the couple’s dogs and ducks, a mirror selfie with the newborn, and a playful shot of Wood holding baby Talon in one arm and a chicken in the other.
All Five Boys — Full Roll Call With Dates
Wood and Ruspoli’s “boys club” is now five strong. Coverage this week re-states the full lineup with names and dates.
- Rise Harlen — born March 2019.
- Lenix — born February 21, 2021.
- Brando Elion — born May 2022.
- Valor James — born August 27, 2023.
- Talon — born in July 2025; first public photos and name reveal arrived October 13, 2025.
How It Connects to Bold & the Beautiful
Wood plays Steffy Forrester Finnegan on the long-running CBS sudser. She went on maternity leave over the summer, returned to set in September, and is gearing up for new episodes. Producer Casey Kasprzyk dropped a heart-emoji salute in the comments—“The life you and Elan have created is so beautiful ❤️.”—while Lauralee Bell said, “Beauty & love all around ❤️.”
Another reaction came from Katrina Bowden, who added congratulations and a duck-themed nod to the sink-side scene that opened the carousel. The collective response underscored how tightly knit the CBS daytime community remains—across shows, across families, and across fan bases.
Timeline: Newsletter Secret, Social Hiatus, and the October Reveal
- March 2025: Wood wrote, “I’m almost 7 months pregnant!” in her weekly newsletter, sharing that her kids were “over the moon.”
- Summer 2025: Maternity leave and the baby’s arrival back in July.
- September 2025: Back on set, filming.
- October 13, 2025: Instagram carousel and comment confirmed home water birth and provided the first public photos.
Cast & Community Roll-Call (Names & Roles Mentioned)
- Jacqueline MacInnes Wood — Steffy Forrester Finnegan; mother of five (Rise, Lenix, Brando Elion, Valor James, Talon).
- Elan Ruspoli — husband; Creative Artists Agency talent agent; appears in the post-birth photo.
- Casey Kasprzyk — producer; comment: “The life you and Elan have created is so beautiful ❤️.”
- Lauralee Bell — The Young and the Restless; comment: “Beauty & love all around ❤️.”
- Katrina Bowden — Bold and the Beautiful alum; posted congrats.
What This Means for Story and Schedule
The October 13 reveal confirms that Wood’s fifth delivery is complete and that production already accommodated her schedule over the summer. With filming underway since September, viewers should expect Steffy’s on-screen momentum to accelerate. The home water birth images and the caption “A little slice of paradise” also align with how the actor balances intense storylines with a grounded family life, which often resonates with daytime audiences. These signals point to a smooth hand-off from maternity leave to new episodes without a prolonged absence on air.
Bottom Line
For fans of Bold & the Beautiful, the specifics are now crystal clear: five boys, a July birth, a serene home water delivery, and first public photos posted on October 13. With Talon’s name confirmed and filming resumed, Jacqueline MacInnes Wood is poised to bring Steffy Forrester Finnegan back to CBS with renewed momentum—and the “boys club” at home cheering her on.
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