The Bold and the Beautiful star Ashleigh Brewer is going to be a mom!
Fans of The Bold and the Beautiful woke up to joyful news this weekend when Ashleigh Brewer — who plays Ivy Forrester — revealed she’s expecting her first child.
Ashleigh Brewer announces pregnancy on Instagram
The actress shared the exciting update with fans on Instagram, posting a sweet baby announcement and revealing that “Baby Brewer” is on the way later this year. According to her post, the couple are expecting their little one in 2026, marking a major new chapter for the newlyweds.
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The announcement comes just weeks after another big life milestone for Brewer — her surprise wedding to filmmaker Mark Bauch in December 2025.
A whirlwind year for the B&B favorite
It’s been a huge season of life changes for the Australian actress. Brewer married Bauch at the end of 2025, and now the couple are preparing to welcome their first child together in 2026.
Brewer later shared additional pregnancy photos and messages celebrating the upcoming arrival, calling this chapter “the greatest season of my life.”
Fans also learned another sweet detail from the couple’s posts — they are expecting a baby boy.
From Ivy Forrester to real-life motherhood
Soap fans know Brewer as Ivy Forrester on The Bold and the Beautiful, a role she first played from 2014 to 2018 before returning in a recurring capacity in 2024.
Over the years, Ivy has been involved in major storylines and romantic drama in Los Angeles, making Brewer a beloved part of the B&B family. Now viewers are celebrating alongside her as she prepares for a real-life adventure even bigger than any soap storyline: motherhood.
Fans and co-stars celebrate the news
The announcement quickly drew congratulations from fans and friends across social media, with many thrilled to see the actress enter this new chapter after such a milestone year of marriage and career success.
Between her wedding and baby news, 2026 is shaping up to be unforgettable for the soap star.
Congratulations to Ashleigh Brewer and Mark Bauch on their growing family!
