Steffy has had her share of complicated relationships on The Bold and the Beautiful, but there’s something different about her marriage to Finn. In an interview with Soap Hub, Jacqueline MacInnes Wood explained why Finn gives Steffy something she never quite had with Liam, even as their marriage faces another major test amid the dramatic pregnancy/surrogacy storyline.
Key Takeaways
- Jacqueline MacInnes Wood says Finn makes Steffy feel seen and secure in a way Liam never did.
- Steffy spent much of her relationship with Liam wondering whether he would stay or leave.
- Both Wood and Tanner Novlan believe Steffy and Finn’s love is strong, but their latest challenge could test their bond.
Steffy Finally Feels Seen
When Soap Hub spoke with Wood and Tanner Novlan about how Steffy and Finn’s relationship has evolved, Wood pointed to something that makes their marriage particularly special.
“If Sheila’s [Kimberlin Brown] out of the picture, he’s the first man that she actually feels safe with,” Wood explained. She added that Finn is someone Steffy can be herself around, someone who sees her for who she really is.
That’s a significant difference from Steffy’s relationship with Liam (Scott Clifton). Although they shared plenty of love and history, Steffy never quite knew where she stood.
“I feel as though Steffy, when she was with Liam, she had to tap dance a little bit, and she didn’t know if he was going to leave or stay,” Wood told Soap Hub.
Finn, however, offers something different. Wood explained that he recognizes Steffy’s blind spots while still accepting her for who she is. For a woman who has spent so much of her life fighting for love, that security means everything.
Finn Wants to Return the Favor
Novlan agreed that Steffy and Finn’s love has always been the foundation of their relationship. He also pointed out that Steffy has given Finn considerable grace when it comes to his complicated relationship with Sheila.
Now, with Steffy struggling through the unexpected pregnancy and surrogacy situation, Finn wants to extend that same understanding to his wife.
“Steffy has been so graceful and given him a lot of leeway with Sheila over the years, and he feels a responsibility to return that to her,” Novlan explained.
That doesn’t mean things will be easy. Finn knows something is troubling Steffy, and he’s trying to understand what’s happening while remaining supportive.
Their relationship has survived plenty of challenges, but Novlan acknowledged that they’re facing another difficult chapter.
“Their love is definitely gonna be tested,” he warned.
A Different Kind of Soap Romance
Wood believes Steffy and Finn have built something special, particularly compared to Steffy’s previous relationships. They’ve grown individually, but they’ve also grown together.
“They do look out for each other and protect each other,” she said, adding that their relationship is something unique in soaps.
For longtime B&B viewers who watched Steffy struggle through years of uncertainty with Liam, that distinction is especially meaningful. Finn isn’t perfect, and Sheila remains a serious complication, but Steffy knows her husband loves her.
The question now is whether that sense of security can survive the latest unexpected turn in their lives. Wood and Novlan clearly believe the love is there, but even the strongest relationships have their limits.
