Jane Seymour has shared insights into her emotional journey during her time on the set of “Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman,” particularly regarding her experience of pregnancy while filming the show. At the recent 90s Con in Hartford, Connecticut, the actress, now 75, recollected the challenges she faced during this significant period of her life, revealing the anxieties surrounding her dual pregnancy with twins.
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Seymour was speaking alongside her former co-star Joe Lando during a panel moderated by Breanne L. Heldman, executive editor of PEOPLE. During the discussion, a fan inquired about the authenticity of injuries depicted in one of the show’s baseball episodes, prompting Seymour to reflect on her own health concerns while shooting such physically taxing scenes.
The actress revealed a poignant moment of discovery amidst the chaos of filming. “No, but I had just found out that day when we were shooting it that I was pregnant with twins,” Seymour explained. She spoke candidly about her previous experiences with pregnancy loss, indicating the heightened risk involved for her during that time. “I’d lost two previous pregnancies, so it was actually dangerous for me to be running around the bases that I did, and everyone got very, very, very worried about it.”
Despite these worries, Seymour candidly expressed her passion for baseball, stating, “I happen to love baseball. In England, baseball is basically around, it’s called a girls game. So I actually like playing.” This juxtaposition of her love for the sport against her delicate situation added a layer of depth to her narrative, illustrating how she navigated her personal and professional challenges concurrently.
The actress later welcomed twins, John Stacy and Kristopher Steven, born on 30 November 1995, with her then-husband, actor and director James Keach. Their arrival marked a significant moment in both Seymour’s family life and her career. “Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman” aired on CBS from 1993 to 1998 and became a cultural touchstone, featuring a cast that included Chad Allen, Erika Flores, Jessica Bowman, and Shawn Toovey. Following the series, the cast reunited for a pair of sequel films in 1999 and 2001.
Reflecting on her career and the personal trials she faced, Seymour has previously disclosed that her role as Dr. Michaela Quinn arrived during a particularly challenging phase of her life. In June 2026, she told PEOPLE that she took the role when she was “literally penniless and about to lose my home.”
Seymour recounted the speed and urgency with which she accepted the role. “I’d call my agent, and said, ‘I will literally do anything.’ And this job came up pretty much later that day. I read the script, and I was very emotionally charged anyway, but it got me, and I was crying,” she recalled.
Her rapid acceptance of the role highlights both her determination and the serendipitous nature of her journey in the industry. Just the following morning, she was on set trying on costumes, and before she knew it, filming had commenced. “So the next morning at 10:00 A.M., I had to say yes or no. I said yes. At noon, I was on the set trying on costumes. And then the next thing I know, the next day I was filming, so that’s how fast everything happened,” she shared.
As she reminisced about her time on “Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman,” it’s evident that those years were marked not only by professional growth but also by personal resilience. The actress continues to be an inspiring figure, demonstrating how she balanced the complexities of motherhood with the demands of her acting career, and the impact of her experiences continues to resonate with fans.
Seymour’s reflections remind audiences not only of her contributions to television but also of the tenacity required to pursue her passions amidst life’s challenges. As she looks back on her career and motherhood, the legacy of “Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman” remains a significant part of her journey, encapsulating a time when she faced both joy and adversity head-on.