The Bold and the Beautiful Star Announces First Pregnancy

Actress Ashleigh Brewer shares sweet photos to reveal she's expecting a baby girl with husband Mark Bauch.

Published on Feb. 17, 2026

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The Bold and the Beautiful star Ashleigh Brewer has announced she is expecting her first child with her husband, Mark Bauch. The actress, who plays Ivy on the CBS soap opera, shared the happy news on Valentine's Day, posting black-and-white photos of her cradling her growing baby bump. Brewer, who is in her third trimester, confirmed she and Bauch will welcome a baby girl in May.

Why it matters

Brewer's pregnancy announcement comes just two months after she and Bauch got married in a small courthouse ceremony in Santa Barbara. The actress has been keeping the news private, explaining she wanted to enjoy the "pregnancy bubble" before sharing it publicly. Brewer's pregnancy will also impact her role on The Bold and the Beautiful, as she plans to take maternity leave this spring.

The details

Brewer revealed she has been very sick during her first trimester but has continued working on the soap opera. She was initially worried about telling her boss, executive producer and head writer Brad Bell, about the pregnancy, but he was thrilled for her and Bauch. Since Ivy is not pregnant on the show, Brewer's character will be hidden behind objects or seated to conceal the actress's growing baby bump.

  • Brewer and Bauch got married in a small courthouse ceremony in Santa Barbara two months ago.
  • Brewer is currently in her third trimester and is expecting to give birth to a baby girl in May.

The players

Ashleigh Brewer

An actress who plays the role of Ivy on the CBS soap opera The Bold and the Beautiful.

Mark Bauch

Ashleigh Brewer's husband.

Brad Bell

The executive producer and head writer of The Bold and the Beautiful.

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What they’re saying

“We are so excited!!”

— Ashleigh Brewer (Instagram)

“He [Bell] basically just gave me a high five and a hug, and he said, 'Congrats.' And I've not stopped working since I told him. And I just feel so supported by him and by the whole production. I mean, I've known these people for 12 years. So, to be pregnant with them and they've known me since I was about 22, it's just so special.”

— Ashleigh Brewer (Something to Talk About podcast)

What’s next

Brewer will be taking maternity leave this spring, which will also mean her character Ivy will be temporarily written out of The Bold and the Beautiful. However, the actress plans to return to the show after her pregnancy.

The takeaway

Ashleigh Brewer's pregnancy announcement highlights the support she has received from the cast and crew of The Bold and the Beautiful, where she has worked for over a decade. Her story also showcases how soap operas can adapt to accommodate an actress's real-life pregnancy, while still keeping the character's storyline engaging for viewers.