Jacqueline MacInnes Wood is a renowned Canadian actress, singer, and television personality. She is well famous for her mesmerizing portrayal of fashion businesswoman and heiress Steffy Forrester Finnegan on the long-running CBS serial opera The Bold and Beautiful.
Wood’s extraordinary ability and devotion to her art were recognized with the coveted Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series. She has received this award three times—in 2019, 2021, and most recently in 2023—strengthening her position as one of the industry’s most skilled and celebrated performers.
Jacqueline MacInnes Wood’s Personal 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
Jacqueline MacInnes Wood’s Early Life
Jacqueline MacInnes Wood was born April 17, 1987, in Windsor, Ontario, Canada. She is the daughter of James C. Wood and (Sandie) Alexandra MacInnes, with one half-sibling, Dani Probert, who married the late NHL star Bob Probert.
Wood took acting classes at Ryerson University, the Centre for the Arts, and the Armstrong Acting Studio. She also went to the University of Toronto and studied film and television production. She is of mixed Cree, Scottish, French, and Brazilian ancestry and follows Christianity.
Jacqueline MacInnes Wood’s Career
Jacqueline MacInnes Wood started her acting career in the 2000s, initially being known as the “hair girl” in an initially Choice Haircutters ad. At the age of 18, she came to Toronto to pursue her ambition of becoming a professional actor.
Wood’s breakthrough role as Steffy Forrester on the CBS serial opera The Bold and the Beautiful came in May 2008. Her depiction of Steffy as a strong-willed, “bitch-nasty” vixen has received much praise. In 2011, she expressed her enthusiasm for portraying Steffy and exploring the character’s intricacies.
Wood broadened her acting résumé in 2011 when she starred in her first feature picture, the horror sequel Final Destination 5, which introduced her to a larger audience. The following year, her work as Steffy earned her her first major award nomination for Outstanding Younger Actress in a Drama Series at the 39th Daytime Emmys.
***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.
Jacqueline MacInnes Wood’s Social Media Handle
Instagram: @jacquelinemwood_1
Jacqueline MacInnes Wood’s Personal Life
Jacqueline MacInnes Wood married talent agent Elan Ruspoli in July 2018, after they got engaged in November 2017. The pair eloped in Italy.
##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.
Jacqueline MacInnes Wood’s Discography
- After Hours (2012)
- Girl You Knew (2012)
Jacqueline MacInnes Wood’s Filmography
- The Bold and the Beautiful (2008–present)
- Final Destination 5 (2011)
- Turn the Beat Around (2010)
- Skyrunners (2010)
- Her Husband’s Betrayal (2013)
Jacqueline MacInnes Wood’s 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.
