In a heartfelt post on Father’s Day, “The Bold and the Beautiful” star Annika Noelle (Hope Logan) announced that she and her fiancé, who she has never named, have parted ways.
“Happy Father’s Day ~ while we never got our chance to hold our rainbow, for a brief moment in time we held each other,” Noelle said on Instagram. “And even though we could no longer bear the weight of the losses, you have left a lasting imprint on my heart. Thank you.” She ended her post using the “white heart” emoji, referencing love and affection.
Noelle’s post has received nearly 7,000 likes and over 300 comments since it was posted, including one from Courtney Hope (Sally Spectra, “The Young and the Restless”) and “B&B” co-star Jennifer Gareis (Donna Logan). “So much love,” said Hope, using two “heart” emojis. “You will get your rainbow one day!!!” responded Gareis, using three “heart” emojis.
In October 2021, Noelle published a deeply personal and emotional story about the time she and her fiancé were told they had lost their second child in a matter of months. Her recounting of how she felt and how she was able to cope is detailed in an essay she posted on Glamour magazine’s website.
In the post, Noelle says, “I was told the chances of us experiencing another pregnancy loss were slim to none, but sadly, our second attempt unraveled into sorrow and heartache as well,” Noelle reveals. “We lost him at eight weeks. And all the while, I was filming.”
“Nobody knew. I came up with excuses for why I couldn’t wear white pants or felt nauseous on set,” Noelle explains. “Fans and news articles speculated whether I was pregnant or just gained weight during quarantine. And once again the storyline called for ceaseless tears when I felt like I had no more to give. I guess looking back at it now, I was scared to jinx anything. I didn’t want people to know and have things not work out. And yet I wish I had because I would have given anything to have the understanding and support of the cast and crew. I felt so alone.”
To read more about what Noelle has to say, and how she was able to handle the pressure of keeping her secret a secret for as long as she did, make sure to read the full essay here.
Soap Opera Digest first reported the split.