The Bold and the Beautiful star Jacqueline MacInnes Wood is nearing her due date, with reports indicating she's around eight months pregnant. The soon-to-be mom of five has continued appearing on the show, with her growing baby bump clearly visible in recent episodes.
However, a recent social media post has sparked speculation that Wood may have already started her maternity leave. Check it out below.
JMW Takes a Breather Amid Fifth Pregnancy
Looks like Wood is rocking her fifth pregnancy like a pro. The Beautiful and the Beautiful star is effortlessly sailing through this journey, juggling life as a mom to four boys while continuing to portray Steffy Forrester with her usual flair.
While Wood is gracefully handling her fifth pregnancy, it's only natural that she'll need some time to rest before giving birth. The actress is more or less eight months pregnant now and is expected to give birth in a few weeks.
But Wood has yet to confirm anything about her maternity leave. In her pregnancy announcement back in March, the actress revealed she's been "deep into filming some intense storylines" on The Bold and the Beautiful.
However, Wood's recent Instagram Stories got fans wondering if she had already begun her break. In her post, the CBS star appeared to enjoy a peaceful moment in her kitchen adorned with fresh flowers. A group of adorable ducklings can also be seen swimming in the sink.
"Savor the quiet. Reset the mind," JMW captioned the post.
Is Wood Taking a Break From The Bold and the Beautiful?
Many are now wondering if Wood is low-key on maternity leave at the moment. During her previous pregnancies, the actress took brief breaks from The Bold and the Beautiful—so brief, in fact, that many fans hardly noticed her absence.
In the past, Wood continued filming scenes almost right up to her due date. She and the show's crew did an impressive job concealing her baby bump, making it less noticeable on the show.
It won't be surprising if JMW is already on break now—quietly stepping away while the show works around her absence. So far, the actress has yet to officially announce anything related to her maternity leave. Regardless, Wood could definitely use a break, and so is Steffy on The Bold and the Beautiful.
Steffy has been through a lot on the show lately and it's high time she takes a breather too. From fighting for their company back to dealing with Finn's unhinged secret child and coping with Liam's heartbreaking diagnosis, Steffy has more than earned a break.