Beyond the Gates Star Jen Jacob Expecting First Child With Husband Jesse Ruben

There's a new addition on the way for the Beyond the Gates family! Jen Jacob, who plays Ashley Morgan on the CBS daytime drama, is expecting her first child with husband Jesse Ruben, and the couple has even more reason to celebrate as they prepare to welcome a baby girl in March 2027.

The actress and her husband, a singer-songwriter, shared the exciting news in a joint Instagram announcement featuring sonogram images and sweet photos of the couple. Their caption kept things simple while making their excitement perfectly clear: “Mom & Dad have entered the chat. Baby girl coming March 2027.”

The pregnancy announcement comes just days after the couple celebrated eight years of marriage. Jacob and Ruben marked their anniversary with loving tributes to one another, making October an especially memorable month for the soon-to-be parents.

The Beyond the Gates Family Celebrates Jen Jacob

It didn't take long for Jacob's Beyond the Gates co-stars to join in the celebration, with several familiar faces filling the comments with congratulations and excitement.

Karla Mosley, who plays Dani Dupree, was among those sharing her happiness for the couple, while Daphnée Duplaix, who portrays Nicole Richardson, welcomed the news of another addition to their extended family. Arielle Prepetit, who plays Naomi Hawthorne, was particularly excited about becoming an honorary aunt, while RhonniRose Mantilla, who portrays Chelsea Hamilton, celebrated the arrival of another Beyond the Gates baby.

It's always lovely seeing the cast support one another away from Fairmont Crest, especially when the occasion is something as exciting as welcoming a child.

What's Next for Ashley Morgan on Beyond the Gates?

Since Beyond the Gates premiered in February 2025, Jacob has portrayed Ashley Morgan, a nurse whose personal and professional life has brought plenty of drama to Fairmont Crest. While Ashley continues navigating her own romantic storylines, Jacob is preparing for a completely different adventure away from the cameras. Naturally, viewers may be wondering whether her pregnancy will have any effect on Ashley's future on the CBS soap.

For now, there has been no announcement about whether Jacob's pregnancy will be incorporated into the storyline or how the show might accommodate her maternity leave. Daytime dramas have plenty of creative ways to handle real-life pregnancies, so we'll have to see what the writers have planned.

In the meantime, there's something much more exciting happening offscreen, and we're thrilled for Jacob and Ruben as they prepare to welcome their daughter. Jacob has previously joined Soap Wire for an interview, and it's been a pleasure following her journey on Beyond the Gates. We're sending our warmest congratulations to Jen and Jesse as they get ready for this wonderful new chapter.

Beyond the Gates airs weekdays on CBS and streams on Paramount+.