Ashley Jones, known as Bridget on The Bold and the Beautiful, bravely shares her personal story of miscarriage, divorce, and healing. Discover how she’s rebuilding her life and focusing on family and advocacy.
Ashley Jones, beloved for her role as Bridget Forrester on The Bold and the Beautiful, has revealed a deeply personal and heartbreaking journey that unfolded away from the screen. From enduring multiple miscarriages to fighting through a tumultuous divorce, the Emmy-nominated actress has emerged as a powerful voice of resilience and advocacy—both for herself and others.
Early Career and Life as Bridget Forrester
Born in 1976 in Memphis, Tennessee, Ashley Jones began acting at a young age. She made her mark in daytime television, first on The Young and the Restless as Megan Dennison, and later as Bridget Forrester on The Bold and the Beautiful, a role she inhabited from 2004 to 2012 and reprised in later years. Her portrayal of Bridget earned her critical acclaim and a dedicated fanbase.
Personal Tragedy: Miscarriages and Emotional Pain
In a candid blog post, Jones revealed that she had experienced not just one but two miscarriages. The second was particularly devastating: she was more than nine weeks pregnant with a daughter, and had already shared the joyful news with family—including dressing her son Hayden in a “big brother” shirt for a family visit. At a follow-up ultrasound, the silence from her doctor confirmed the devastating news. She tragically lost the baby and required a D&C procedure, calling attention to a reality that affects one in four women.
Divorce and Domestic Turmoil
Just months after her miscarriage, Jones faced another life-altering challenge: she filed for divorce from her husband, Joel Henricks. With a young son to care for, she sought a restraining order and went through a prolonged custody process. Despite the pain and the finalization of the divorce in 2022, Jones has maintained an unwavering focus on providing stability and love for her child.
Advocacy, Faith, and Finding Meaning
Through this journey, Jones has become an advocate for women enduring similar hardships. She openly discussed her experiences with secondary infertility and has emphasized the importance of mental health, faith, and community support. Jones’s mission now includes helping others — especially as she navigates motherhood and self-recovery.
Returning to Television with Grace
Despite personal upheaval, Jones previewed an emotional return to The Bold and the Beautiful, sharing that filming her comeback scenes as Bridget felt especially meaningful. Her role brings depth and nuance to the Forrester family narrative, while off-camera, she’s also directed a Lifetime movie and appeared in the indie film In Flight in 2024.
