While Thomas Forrester’s love life may be anything but stable on ‘The Bold and the Beautiful’, Matthew Atkinson is celebrating a major milestone off-screen.
The actor and his wife, Brytnee Ratledge, have officially announced they are expecting their second child—and the news has fans and co-stars buzzing.
A Growing Family for Matthew Atkinson
The couple shared their exciting baby news in a joint Instagram post that quickly caught attention across the soap world.
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Alongside a sweet photo of the pair standing outdoors, with Ratledge proudly showing off her baby bump, they revealed the big update with a simple but joyful message:
“Baby Girl Atkinson loading… 🎀”
The announcement confirms that the couple will soon be welcoming a daughter, expanding their young family to four.
From Newlyweds to Parents of Two
Atkinson and Ratledge’s love story has moved quickly over the past couple of years.
After getting engaged in June 2023, the couple tied the knot later that year in a romantic Lake Tahoe ceremony. Not long after, they announced they were expecting their first child, welcoming their son in fall 2024.
Now, with baby number two on the way, the couple is stepping into a brand-new chapter as parents of both a son and a daughter.
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Soap Stars Flood the Comments With Support
As soon as the announcement went live, Atkinson’s fellow daytime stars jumped into the comments to celebrate the happy news.
Tamara Braun playfully wrote:
“Did mama know or did mama know?”
Meanwhile, Bold and the Beautiful co-star Jacqueline MacInnes Wood shared her excitement, commenting:
“Ahhhh!! Congratulations!! So so happy for you both! Best news!”
Ashley Jones added:
“Omgoodness. Y’all”
Kimberlin Brown also chimed in with:
“Omg!!! So excited!!”
Other familiar names from the soap world, including Courtney Hope, Naomi Matsuda, and Delon de Metz, also sent their congratulations.
Life Beyond Thomas Forrester
While Atkinson’s on-screen character continues to face ups and downs, the actor himself has been thriving both personally and professionally.
He first made his mark in daytime television on The Young and the Restless before joining The Bold and the Beautiful in 2019 as Thomas Forrester. Since then, he’s become a fan-favorite for his layered portrayal of the complicated character.
Although he has stepped in and out of the role in recent years, his appearances continue to generate strong reactions from viewers.
A New Chapter Begins
With a baby girl on the way and a growing family at home, Atkinson clearly has plenty to celebrate.
And while fans may be used to seeing him caught in drama on-screen, it’s his real-life happiness that’s taking center stage right now.
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