💖 Virgin River Stars & Their Real-Life Love Stories

Alexandra Breckenridge (Mel Monroe)

Mel’s warmth extends off-screen too. Alexandra is married to musician Casey Hooper, lead guitarist for Katy Perry. They met in 2012 at a Grammy after-party, married in 2015, and share two children: Jack and Billie People.com+15Swooon+15Spoilerverse+15.

Martin Henderson (Jack Sheridan)

True to his private persona, Martin keeps his relationships mostly under wraps. He’s reportedly living with girlfriend Penny Hay, an interior designer from New Zealand, on Great Barrier Island—but continues to maintain a low profile thethings.com+2Country Living+2HELLO!+2.

Zibby Allen (Brie Sheridan)

Brie has found love off-screen too! Zibby Allen married artist Adam James Blair in 2018. They split their time between L.A., Vancouver, and Edinburgh, and often post sweet messages about each other Spoilerverse+4Swooon+4Spoilerverse+4.

Benjamin Hollingsworth (Dan Brady)

Despite Brady’s dark past, Ben’s real life is solid. He’s been married to Nila Myers, a lingerie designer and fitness coach, since November 2012. They have three children and often share family updates online Spoilerverse+8Swooon+8Spoilerverse+8.

Colin Lawrence (Preacher Middleton)

In a case of art imitating life, Colin is married to Lucia Walters, who also plays Julia in Virgin River. The couple met in acting school, wed in 1999, and have two daughters. Colin even proposed during a fake audition—a story both romantic and on-brand for actors Spoilerverse+15Swooon+15People.com+15.

Annette O’Toole (Hope McCrea)

Hope’s fierce stability mirrors real life—Annette has been married to actor Michael McKean since 1999. They met during filming Final Justice (1998) and share decades of artistic and personal collaborations, including an Oscar-nominated song together thethings.com+4Swooon+4Spoilerverse+4.

Tim Matheson (Doc Mullins)

Doc Mullins, a romance veteran on-screen, finds reality equally romantic. Tim married Elizabeth Marighetto in 2018—his third marriage—and credits her with bringing joy back into his life. They’ve been together steadily since People.com+7Swooon+7Twistreveals+7.

Sarah Dugdale (Lizzie)

Lizzie’s actress Sarah is dating actor Richard Harmon (known for The 100). They often feature each other on social media and are a beloved young Hollywood couple People.com+2Swooon+2Twistreveals+2.

Lauren Hammersley (Charmaine)

Charmaine’s drama doesn’t cross the line into Lauren’s personal life—she keeps romantic details private and seems to embrace her independence thethings.com+1Spoilerverse+1.

Other Notables

• Jenny Cooper (Joey Barnes) is married to Daniel Cooper since 2008 and they share three children Wikipedia+1People.com+1.

• Marco Grazzini (Mike Valenzuela) is engaged to actress Alvina August, and they have a baby daughter born in 2023 Hubnews+2Swooon+2Spoilerverse+2.

• Marcus Rosner also married longtime girlfriend Alison Kroeker in late 2021 Wikipedia+1Spoilerverse+1.

📝 Summary Table

These real-life love stories offer a lovely parallel to the on-screen romances of Virgin River. From decades-long Hollywood relationships to newer, blossoming love, it’s clear that the cast’s bonds off-screen are just as meaningful as those in the small town of Virgin River.

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