Meet the Real-Life Loves of theVirgin RiverCast (Including the Couple Whose Characters Had a Romance on the Show!)

Mar. 15, 2025

Alexandra Breckenridge and Casey Hooper on June 21, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. ; Michael McKean and Annette O’Toole on October 28, 2024 in New York.Photo:Broadimage/Shutterstock ; Andrew H. Walker/Shutterstock

Broadimage/Shutterstock ; Andrew H. Walker/Shutterstock

The wedding between Mel Monroe (Alexandra Breckenridge) and Jack Sheridan (Martin Henderson) is the highlight ofVirgin Riverseason 6, which premiered on Dec. 19.“You find two people at the beginning of the series [who] are quite broken, and they’re able to come together and make each other whole,” Breckenridge toldGood Day NWA. “The relationship is inspiring to me.“Off-screen, the actress has an equally admirable relationship with her husband of nine years, musicianCasey Hooper. Meanwhile, Henderson keeps his romantic life under wraps.Still, in July 2022, Breckenridge toldGlamourthat her costar got surprisingly “teary-eyed” while the pair were shooting the proposal scene in season 5.“It was just a really emotional moment,” Henderson said in a separateinterviewwith the outlet, before hinting that he’d like to get down on one knee someday. “I hope when I propose, I know what the answer’s going to be.“Here’s everything to know about the real-life partners of theVirgin Rivercast.

The wedding between Mel Monroe (Alexandra Breckenridge) and Jack Sheridan (Martin Henderson) is the highlight ofVirgin Riverseason 6, which premiered on Dec. 19.

“You find two people at the beginning of the series [who] are quite broken, and they’re able to come together and make each other whole,” Breckenridge toldGood Day NWA. “The relationship is inspiring to me.”

Off-screen, the actress has an equally admirable relationship with her husband of nine years, musicianCasey Hooper. Meanwhile, Henderson keeps his romantic life under wraps.

Still, in July 2022, Breckenridge toldGlamourthat her costar got surprisingly “teary-eyed” while the pair were shooting the proposal scene in season 5.

“It was just a really emotional moment,” Henderson said in a separateinterviewwith the outlet, before hinting that he’d like to get down on one knee someday. “I hope when I propose, I know what the answer’s going to be.”

Here’s everything to know about the real-life partners of theVirgin Rivercast.

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Alexandra Breckenridge and Casey Hooper

Alexandra Breckenridge and Casey Hooper on April 3, 2014 in Los Angeles, California.Stefanie Keenan/WireImage

Stefanie Keenan/WireImage

Alexandra Breckenridge’sVirgin Rivercharacter, Mel Monroe, is in love with Jack Sheridan, but in real life, the actress has been married for nearly a decade.

A year later, Breckenridge praised Hooper during an interview withGood Housekeeping, calling him an “incredible” husband and father.

“I’m a lucky girl,” she added.

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Martin Henderson

Martin Henderson on March 15, 2022 in Hollywood, California.Tommaso Boddi/FilmMagic

Tommaso Boddi/FilmMagic

Martin Henderson, who plays the ultra-charming Jack Sheridan, keeps a low profile regarding his personal life.

During a recent appearance onThe Drew Barrymore Show, Breckenridge hinted at Henderson’s relationship status while telling a story about her son, Jack.

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Benjamin Hollingsworth and Nila Myers

Benjamin Hollingsworth and Nila Myers.Benjamin Hollingsworth/ Instagram

Benjamin Hollingsworth/ Instagram

Benjamin Hollingsworth, who portrays Dan Brady, has been married for over a decade.

The actor and his wife,Nila Myers, wed in 2012 after a whirlwind two-month engagement.

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Colin Lawrence and Lucia Walters

Colin Lawrence and Lucia Walters.Lucia Walters/ Instagram

Lucia Walters/ Instagram

Colin Lawrence, a series regular, played opposite his actress wife, Lucia Walters, onVirgin River.Their characters, John “Preacher” Middleton and Julia, had a romance on the show during season 4.

The real-life couple met in acting class, and after 18 months of dating, they got engaged. Lawrence proposed during a fake “girlfriend/boyfriend” audition.

He arranged for the couple to meet with a casting director and act out an intense scene between a woman who wanted to move to Paris and a man who didn’t.

Lawrence and Walters got married in 1999 and share two daughters.

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Allen and Blair keep their relationship largely out of the public eye, but they enjoy paying tribute to each other on Instagram from time to time.

“It’s not our anniversary, nor your birthday, or any other occasion that might encourage me to post something about you. Rather, this is a wife appreciation post,” the painter wrote onInstagramin December 2024.

He continued, “Just want you to know that I love everything about you. You’re smart, funny, talented, patient, understanding, empathetic and drop dead gorgeous! Just to name a few of your finest qualities. I’m grateful for you everyday.”

06of 08Jenny Cooper and Daniel CooperDaniel Cooper and Jenny Cooper.Jennifer Cooper/ InstagramJenny Cooper, who portrays Joey Barnes, is married to Daniel Cooper. The couple wed in 2008 and share three kids.“I have a great support system at home with my husband,” Jenny said while talking toInBetweenmagazinein 2022 about balancing her life as an actress and a mom.TheOpen Heartstar echoed that same sentiment onInstagramin 2023, when she penned a sweet tribute to Daniel on Father’s Day.“Making it look easy since 2010. Happy Father’s Day, honey. We love you so much!” Jenny wrote alongside a photo of her husband and their children.

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Jenny Cooper and Daniel Cooper

Daniel Cooper and Jenny Cooper.Jennifer Cooper/ Instagram

Jennifer Cooper/ Instagram

Jenny Cooper, who portrays Joey Barnes, is married to Daniel Cooper. The couple wed in 2008 and share three kids.

“I have a great support system at home with my husband,” Jenny said while talking toInBetweenmagazinein 2022 about balancing her life as an actress and a mom.

TheOpen Heartstar echoed that same sentiment onInstagramin 2023, when she penned a sweet tribute to Daniel on Father’s Day.

“Making it look easy since 2010. Happy Father’s Day, honey. We love you so much!” Jenny wrote alongside a photo of her husband and their children.

07of 08Tim Matheson and Elizabeth MarighettoTim Matheson and Elizabeth Marighetto on January 28, 2015 in Santa Barbara, California.Mark Davis/GettyTim Matheson, who plays Dr. Vernon Mullins, married his wife, Elizabeth Marighetto,in 2018.In November 2024, Matheson released his memoir,Damn Glad to Meet You: My Seven Decades in the Hollywood Trenchesanddedicated the book to his “beautiful and incredibly supportive wife.““Thank you Lizzie for the passion you bring to my life, and for filling my heart with joy and love every morning that I get to wake up to you!” the actor wrote onInstagram.Matheson was previously wed tothe late Jennifer Leakand Megan Murphy. The actor and Murphyhave three kids together.

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Tim Matheson and Elizabeth Marighetto

Tim Matheson and Elizabeth Marighetto on January 28, 2015 in Santa Barbara, California.Mark Davis/Getty

Mark Davis/Getty

Tim Matheson, who plays Dr. Vernon Mullins, married his wife, Elizabeth Marighetto,in 2018.

In November 2024, Matheson released his memoir,Damn Glad to Meet You: My Seven Decades in the Hollywood Trenchesanddedicated the book to his “beautiful and incredibly supportive wife.”

“Thank you Lizzie for the passion you bring to my life, and for filling my heart with joy and love every morning that I get to wake up to you!” the actor wrote onInstagram.

Matheson was previously wed tothe late Jennifer Leakand Megan Murphy. The actor and Murphyhave three kids together.

08of 08Annette O’Toole and Michael McKeanAnnette O’Toole and Michael McKean on December 09, 2023 in Los Angeles, California.Michael Kovac/GettyAnnette O’Toole, who portrays Hope McCrea, has been happily married to actorMichael McKeanfor over 25 years.The couple fell in love on the set of the 1998 Lifetime movieFinal Justiceand wed a year later.O’Toole and McKean have worked together on several occasions over the years. They iconically played Topanga’s parents on Disney’sBoy Meets World, and their song “A Kiss At the End of the Rainbow” for the filmA Mighty Windearned them a 2004 Oscar nomination.McKean has two kids from his marriage to Susan Russell. Meanwhile, O’Toole shares two daughters with her ex-husband, Bill Geisslinger.

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Annette O’Toole and Michael McKean

Annette O’Toole and Michael McKean on December 09, 2023 in Los Angeles, California.Michael Kovac/Getty

Michael Kovac/Getty

Annette O’Toole, who portrays Hope McCrea, has been happily married to actorMichael McKeanfor over 25 years.

The couple fell in love on the set of the 1998 Lifetime movieFinal Justiceand wed a year later.

O’Toole and McKean have worked together on several occasions over the years. They iconically played Topanga’s parents on Disney’sBoy Meets World, and their song “A Kiss At the End of the Rainbow” for the filmA Mighty Windearned them a 2004 Oscar nomination.

McKean has two kids from his marriage to Susan Russell. Meanwhile, O’Toole shares two daughters with her ex-husband, Bill Geisslinger.

source: people.com