Congratulations are in order for The Bold and the Beautiful's Agnes Bruckner (ex-Bridget Forrester), who, together with her boyfriend, Alefaio Brewer, is expecting her first child.

"From a young age, I dreamed about being a mom, and now it's finally happening for real and I couldn't be more excited!" Bruckner told People. "I'm looking forward to this next chapter in my life."

The actress played B&B's Bridget from 1997 to 1999. She's currently the star of A&E's The Returned.

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