Jacqueline MacInnes Wood is a highly accomplished Canadian actress, musician, and television personality. She is widely recognized for her captivating portrayal of the fashion executive and heiress Steffy Forrester Finnegan on the long-running CBS soap opera The Bold and the Beautiful.
Wood’s exceptional talent and dedication to her craft have been honored with the prestigious Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series. She has won this accolade an impressive three times—in 2019, 2021, and most recently in 2023—further solidifying her status as one of the industry’s most talented and acclaimed performers.
Profile
- Full Name: Jacqueline MacInnes Wood
- Stage Name: Jacqueline MacInnes Wood
- Born: April 17, 1987
- Age: 37 years old
- Birthplace: Windsor, Canada
- Nationality: Canadian
- Occupation: Canadian actress
- Height: 1.73 m
- Parents: Sandy Wood, James C. Wood
- Siblings: Dani Probert
- Spouse: Elan Ruspoli (m. 2018)
- Children: Rise Harlen, Lenix, Brando Elion, Valor James
- Relationship: Married
- Net Worth: $8 million
Early Life and Education
Jacqueline MacInnes Wood was born on April 17, 1987, in Windsor, Ontario, Canada. She is the daughter of James C. Wood and (Sandie) Alexandra MacInnes and has one half-sibling, Dani Probert, who was married to the late NHL player Bob Probert.
Wood studied acting at Ryerson University, the Centre for the Arts, and the Armstrong Acting Studio. She also attended the University of Toronto, focusing on film and television production. She is of mixed Cree, Scottish, French, and Brazilian descent and practices Christianity.
Career
Jacqueline MacInnes Wood began her acting career in the 2000s, first gaining attention as the “hair girl” in a First Choice Haircutters commercial. At 18, she moved to Toronto to pursue her dreams of becoming a professional actress.
In May 2008, Wood secured her breakout role as Steffy Forrester on the CBS soap opera The Bold and the Beautiful. Her portrayal of Steffy as a strong-willed “bitch-nasty” vixen has been widely acclaimed. In 2011, she stated her love for playing Steffy and developing the character’s complexities.
In 2011, Wood expanded her acting resume by starring in her first feature film, the horror sequel Final Destination 5, introducing her to a broader audience. The following year, she received her first major award nomination for Outstanding Younger Actress in a Drama Series at the 39th Daytime Emmy Awards for her role as Steffy.
Wood’s career highlights include:
- Guest-starring on the CW series Arrow (2012) as Sara Lance.
- Appearing in Maxim magazine’s 2013 Mini Calendar in a provocative photo shoot.
- Releasing her debut single, After Hours (2012), showcasing her talents as a DJ and singer.
- Starring in the Lifetime film Her Husband’s Betrayal (2013).
- Guest-starring in Anger Management (2014) with Charlie Sheen.
In 2014, Wood was announced as the host of the E! series Party On, exploring elite vacation destinations worldwide.
Social Media
Instagram: @jacquelinemwood_1
Personal Life
Jacqueline MacInnes Wood married talent agent Elan Ruspoli in July 2018 after becoming engaged in November 2017. The couple eloped in Italy.
Together, they have four sons:
- Rise Harlen (born March 2019)
- Lenix (born February 2021)
- Brando Elion (born May 2022)
- Valor James (born August 2023)
The family resides in Westlake Village, Los Angeles, California, maintaining a relatively private lifestyle while occasionally sharing glimpses on social media.
Discography
- After Hours (2012)
- Girl You Knew (2012)
Filmography
- The Bold and the Beautiful (2008–present)
- Final Destination 5 (2011)
- Turn the Beat Around (2010)
- Skyrunners (2010)
- Her Husband’s Betrayal (2013)
Net Worth
As of 2024, Jacqueline MacInnes Wood’s net worth is estimated at $8 million. She has amassed her wealth through her successful acting career, particularly her long-running role on The Bold and the Beautiful, alongside various film, television, and music ventures.
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