Jacqueline MacInnes Wood facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Jacqueline MacInnes Wood
Wood at the Monte-Carlo Television Festival in 2012
Born	(1987-04-17) 17 April 1987 (age 38) Windsor, Ontario, Canada
Occupation	Actress musician television personality model
Years active	2006–present
Known for	Steffy Forrester on The Bold and the Beautiful
Spouse(s)	Elan Ruspoli ​ (m. 2018)​
Children	4
Awards	Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series (2019, 2021, 2023)

Jacqueline MacInnes Wood (born April 17, 1987) is a Canadian actress, musician, model, and TV host. She is most famous for playing Steffy Forrester Finnegan on the CBS soap opera The Bold and the Beautiful. For this role, she has won the Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series three times: in 2019, 2021, and 2023.

Early Life and Background

Jacqueline MacInnes Wood was born in Windsor, Ontario, Canada. Her parents are Alexandra MacInnes and James C. Wood. Jacqueline has a mix of backgrounds, including Cree, Scottish, French, and Brazilian roots.

Her half-sister, Dani Probert, was married to the late NHL hockey player, Bob Probert. Jacqueline's great-uncle is a famous Scottish singer named Alasdair Gillies. Before becoming an actress, Jacqueline took acting classes at Ryerson University and the Armstrong Acting Studio.

Career Highlights

Acting Roles

Starring in The Bold and the Beautiful

Jacqueline MacInnes Wood became well-known for her role as Steffy Forrester on the American CBS Daytime soap opera The Bold and the Beautiful. She started playing this character in May 2008. Steffy is known for being a strong and determined character on the show. Jacqueline has said that she enjoys playing Steffy because the character is very different from her own personality.

In 2012, Jacqueline was nominated for her first Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Younger Actress in a Drama Series for her work as Steffy. She received another nomination in the same category in 2013.

In 2015, Jacqueline returned to The Bold and the Beautiful full-time. Her acting continued to impress, and she was nominated for a Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series in 2018. The next year, she was nominated for the top award, Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series. She won this award in 2019, then again in 2021, and a third time in 2023.

Other Acting Projects

In 2011, Jacqueline starred in her first movie, Final Destination 5. This was the fifth film in a popular horror movie series. Jacqueline played a character named Olivia Castle. The movie was successful and received good reviews from critics.

Jacqueline also appeared in the TV series Arrow in 2012. She played the character of Sara Lance in one episode. In 2013, she filmed a TV movie called Her Husband's Betrayal, which was a suspense thriller. She also had a guest role in the comedy series Anger Management in 2014, acting alongside Charlie Sheen.

Other Work

Besides acting, Jacqueline Wood is also a disc jockey (DJ) and a singer. In January 2012, she released her first song called "After Hours," which was a dance track. She also covered Maxim magazine's Mini Calendar in 2012.

In 2013, Jacqueline became the host of a new E! television series called Party On. This show explored the best party scenes around the world. The show premiered in December 2013.

Personal Life

Jacqueline is a big supporter of organizations that rescue pets. She uses her social media, like Twitter and Instagram, to help spread awareness about dog shelters and how important it is for pet owners to be responsible. She also volunteers for charities that help animals.

In November 2017, Jacqueline announced that she was engaged to Elan Ruspoli, who is a talent agent. They got married in July 2018. They have four sons: Rise Harlen (born March 4, 2019), Lenix (born February 21, 2021), Brando Elion (born May 2022), and Valor James (born August 27, 2023). Jacqueline and Elan live with their children in Westlake Village, Los Angeles, California.

Film and Television Roles

Film

Television

Music Videos

Music Releases

• 2012: "After Hours"
• 2012: "Girl You Knew"

Awards and Nominations

See also

In Spanish: Jacqueline MacInnes Wood para niños