Meet the Real-Life Loves ofThe Merry GentlemenCast (Including Which Married Couple Have Played Husband and Wife Before!)

Mar. 15, 2025

Sarah Roemer and Chad Michael Murray attend the Los Angeles Special Screening of Netflix’s “Mother Of The Bride” on May 8, 2024 in Pacific Palisades, Calif. ; Britt Robertson and Paul Floyd attend the Last Chance for Animals' 40th Anniversary Gala on October 19, 2024 in Los Angeles.Photo:Olivera/FilmMagic ; Kevin Parry/Shutterstock

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The Merry Gentlemenis as steamy as it is joyful — drawing some inspiration from the cast’s real-life romances.The Netflix film follows former big-city dancer Ashley (Britt Robertson) as she returns to her small hometown for the holidays and discovers her parents’ local venue, The Rhythm Room, is struggling financially. After a charming meet-cute with Luke (Chad Michael Murray), she is inspired to create a plan to save the business: a Christmas-themed shirtless male revue.In the process of producing the show, playful banter between Ashley and Luke ignites a budding romance. In an interview withScreenRant, Robertson shared that Ashley and Luke’s dynamic reflects her own “push and pull” relationship with her husband, Paul Floyd.“I sort of have this banter a little bit with my husband,” she said, noting the “pushback” between Ashley and Luke. “There’s something that’s flirty and fun about it.“In real life, Murray has also been in a long-term relationship with his wife,Sarah Roemer, whom he’s been married to since September 2014.Here’s everything to know about the real-life partners of the cast ofThe Merry Gentlemen.

The Merry Gentlemenis as steamy as it is joyful — drawing some inspiration from the cast’s real-life romances.

The Netflix film follows former big-city dancer Ashley (Britt Robertson) as she returns to her small hometown for the holidays and discovers her parents’ local venue, The Rhythm Room, is struggling financially. After a charming meet-cute with Luke (Chad Michael Murray), she is inspired to create a plan to save the business: a Christmas-themed shirtless male revue.

In the process of producing the show, playful banter between Ashley and Luke ignites a budding romance. In an interview withScreenRant, Robertson shared that Ashley and Luke’s dynamic reflects her own “push and pull” relationship with her husband, Paul Floyd.

“I sort of have this banter a little bit with my husband,” she said, noting the “pushback” between Ashley and Luke. “There’s something that’s flirty and fun about it.”

In real life, Murray has also been in a long-term relationship with his wife,Sarah Roemer, whom he’s been married to since September 2014.

Here’s everything to know about the real-life partners of the cast ofThe Merry Gentlemen.

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Chad Michael Murray and Sarah Roemer

Chad Michael Murray and Sarah Roemer attend the Los Angeles Premiere of Lionsgate’s “John Wick: Chapter 4” at TCL Chinese Theatre on March 20, 2023 in Hollywood, California.Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic

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Chad Michael Murray, who plays Luke, has been married to his wife, Sarah Roemer, for more than a decade.

Although the couple once kept their romance out of the spotlight, Murray hasn’t shied away from declaring his love for Roemer on social media.

In honor of their 10-year anniversary in September 2024, Murray wrote onInstagramthat “sharing each and every moment” with his wife has made it the “best decade” of his life.

“Every day is a better and much brighter day with you in it:) I hope and pray for at least 50 more anniversaries with you❤️,” he wrote.

02of 10Britt Robertson and Paul FloydBritt Robertson Floyd and Paul Robertson Floyd attend the MOTHER x MOTHER TONGUE “MOTHER KNOWS BEST” event at Mars Speakeasy on May 01, 2024 in Los Angeles, California.Gonzalo Marroquin/GettyBritt Robertson may be single and open to love as Ashley inThe Merry Gentlemen, but, in real life, she’s found the one. TheSecret Circleactress married her husband, Paul Floyd, on April 8, 2023, in Los Angeles.Although it’s unknown how the two met, Robertson began posting photos of him onInstagramin March 2022. Two months later, she declared “no more soft launch” for her new beau, and thepair got engagedin May 2022.In July 2022, theScream 4actress shared onInstagramthat she “didn’t understand how fun life could be” until she met Floyd.“A guy who lets me braid his hair, the curliest of Sues, a football maniac, an absolute family man (dogs and humans alike), a lover of Cracker Barrel and beige foods, the leader of my tribe, a messy mucky pup, who never stops playing with me (or Clyde),” she wrote. “My forever Christmas companion. Please never stop quoting the Titanic.”

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Britt Robertson and Paul Floyd

Britt Robertson Floyd and Paul Robertson Floyd attend the MOTHER x MOTHER TONGUE “MOTHER KNOWS BEST” event at Mars Speakeasy on May 01, 2024 in Los Angeles, California.Gonzalo Marroquin/Getty

Gonzalo Marroquin/Getty

Britt Robertson may be single and open to love as Ashley inThe Merry Gentlemen, but, in real life, she’s found the one. TheSecret Circleactress married her husband, Paul Floyd, on April 8, 2023, in Los Angeles.

Although it’s unknown how the two met, Robertson began posting photos of him onInstagramin March 2022. Two months later, she declared “no more soft launch” for her new beau, and thepair got engagedin May 2022.

In July 2022, theScream 4actress shared onInstagramthat she “didn’t understand how fun life could be” until she met Floyd.

“A guy who lets me braid his hair, the curliest of Sues, a football maniac, an absolute family man (dogs and humans alike), a lover of Cracker Barrel and beige foods, the leader of my tribe, a messy mucky pup, who never stops playing with me (or Clyde),” she wrote. “My forever Christmas companion. Please never stop quoting the Titanic.”

03of 10Marla Sokoloff and Alec PuroMarla Sokoloff with her husband Alec Puro and their 3 daughters Harper Bea Puro, Elliotte Anne and Olive Mae.Marla Sokoloff/ InstagramMarla Sokoloff— who portrays Ashley’s older sister Marie — married her husband, Alec Puro, on Nov. 8, 2009, in Beverly Hills.TheFull Housealum revealed onInstagramthat she and her husband were friends for a long time before they wed, meeting as early as 2003.The couple have since welcomed three kids together: Elliotte Anne in 2012,Olive Maein 2016, andHarper Bea Puroin 2022.

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Marla Sokoloff and Alec Puro

Marla Sokoloff with her husband Alec Puro and their 3 daughters Harper Bea Puro, Elliotte Anne and Olive Mae.Marla Sokoloff/ Instagram

Marla Sokoloff/ Instagram

Marla Sokoloff— who portrays Ashley’s older sister Marie — married her husband, Alec Puro, on Nov. 8, 2009, in Beverly Hills.

TheFull Housealum revealed onInstagramthat she and her husband were friends for a long time before they wed, meeting as early as 2003.

The couple have since welcomed three kids together: Elliotte Anne in 2012,Olive Maein 2016, andHarper Bea Puroin 2022.

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Marc Anthony Samuel

Marc Anthony Samuel attends “The Merry Gentlemen” LA Special Screening at Netflix Home Theater on November 19, 2024 in Los Angeles, California.Presley Ann/Getty

Presley Ann/Getty

Marc Anthony Samuel, who plays Rodger, Marie’s husband, appears to be single, however, he’s spoken of his close relationship with the cast and crew members ofThe Merry Gentlemen.

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Michael Gross and Elza Bergeron

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Michael Gross, who appears as Ashley’s father, Stan, married his wife, Elza Bergeron, on June 2, 1984.

“Thirty-five years ago today, former casting director Elza Bergeron did something she swore she would never do: marry an actor. Lucky actor. Lucky us. Lucky me,” he wrote onFacebookin June 2019.

InThe Merry Gentlemen, he portrays the husband ofBeth Broderick’s character, a role he also played opposite her in 2019’sSister of the Bride.

06of 10Beth Broderick and Scott PaettyBeth Broderick and husband Scott Paetty with their dog.Beth Broderick/ InstagramBroderick, who plays Ashley’s mom Lily, is married to90210alum Scott Paetty.TheSabrina the Teenage Witchactress was previously married to Brian Porizek in the late 1990s before splitting in 2000.

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Beth Broderick and Scott Paetty

Beth Broderick and husband Scott Paetty with their dog.Beth Broderick/ Instagram

Beth Broderick/ Instagram

Broderick, who plays Ashley’s mom Lily, is married to90210alum Scott Paetty.

TheSabrina the Teenage Witchactress was previously married to Brian Porizek in the late 1990s before splitting in 2000.

07of 10Maxwell Caulfield and Juliet MillsJuliet Mills and Maxwell Caulfield attend the “Landman” premiere at Paramount Studios on November 12, 2024 in Los Angeles, California.Jon Kopaloff/GettyShortly after meeting on the set ofThe Elephant Man,Maxwell Caulfield— who plays The Rhythm Room regular Danny — married his costar, Juliet Mills, in 1980.“When you encounter one as golden + special as she trust me you hold on for all your worth,” theGrease 2actor wrote onInstagramin August 2024.Caulfield and Millls continued to act together, including a 2024 theatrical performance ofLove Lettersin Bennington, U.K. They also support each other’s individual projects, with Mills attending the 2024 Los Angeles premiere ofThe Merry Gentlemen.

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Maxwell Caulfield and Juliet Mills

Juliet Mills and Maxwell Caulfield attend the “Landman” premiere at Paramount Studios on November 12, 2024 in Los Angeles, California.Jon Kopaloff/Getty

Jon Kopaloff/Getty

Shortly after meeting on the set ofThe Elephant Man,Maxwell Caulfield— who plays The Rhythm Room regular Danny — married his costar, Juliet Mills, in 1980.

“When you encounter one as golden + special as she trust me you hold on for all your worth,” theGrease 2actor wrote onInstagramin August 2024.

Caulfield and Millls continued to act together, including a 2024 theatrical performance ofLove Lettersin Bennington, U.K. They also support each other’s individual projects, with Mills attending the 2024 Los Angeles premiere ofThe Merry Gentlemen.

08of 10Colt Prattes and Angelina MullinsColt Prattes and Angelina Mullins attend the ‘Les Girls’ 16th Annual Cabaret on October 16, 2016 in Los Angeles, CA.Mediapunch/ShutterstockColt Prattes— who portrays one of The Merry Gentlemen, Troy — married his wife, Angelina Mullins, on Dec. 29, 2013.The following December, Prattes wrote onInstagramthat their first year of marriage saw “higher highs and lower lows” than he could have expected, but that the two came “out of the fire stronger and closer.““I thank god every day for my wife, and I pray I can be as good of a husband as she deserves,” he wrote.The couple first met and fell in love during both of their Broadway debuts in the 2008 revival ofWest Side Story. Years later, they shared the stage again in the national tour of the musical for Disney’sAladdin.Together, they opened The Broadway Studio, a school meant to make professional theater education accessible.

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Colt Prattes and Angelina Mullins

Colt Prattes and Angelina Mullins attend the ‘Les Girls’ 16th Annual Cabaret on October 16, 2016 in Los Angeles, CA.Mediapunch/Shutterstock

Mediapunch/Shutterstock

Colt Prattes— who portrays one of The Merry Gentlemen, Troy — married his wife, Angelina Mullins, on Dec. 29, 2013.

The following December, Prattes wrote onInstagramthat their first year of marriage saw “higher highs and lower lows” than he could have expected, but that the two came “out of the fire stronger and closer.”

“I thank god every day for my wife, and I pray I can be as good of a husband as she deserves,” he wrote.

The couple first met and fell in love during both of their Broadway debuts in the 2008 revival ofWest Side Story. Years later, they shared the stage again in the national tour of the musical for Disney’sAladdin.

Together, they opened The Broadway Studio, a school meant to make professional theater education accessible.

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Maria Canals-Barrera and David Barrera

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Maria Canals-Barrera is Denise, the businesswoman trying to help Ashley’s parents out of debt, inThe Merry Gentlemen. But, in real life, she’s also a loving wife to her husband, David Barrera, whom she married on Jan. 16, 1999.

The couple starred together in 2022’sStrong Fathers, Strong Daughters, where they portrayed spouses on-screen as well.

10of 10Hector David Jr. and Marianne SmithHector David Jr. and Marianne Smith on the set of ‘The Merry Gentleman’.Hector David Jr./ InstagramHector David Jr., who plays one of the dancers, Ricky, appears to have been with his partner, Marianne Smith, since at least February 2024.The actor also frequently shares photos of his life as a “girl dad,” including the time his daughtercame to the setofThe Merry Gentlemenwith Smith.

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Hector David Jr. and Marianne Smith

Hector David Jr. and Marianne Smith on the set of ‘The Merry Gentleman’.Hector David Jr./ Instagram

Hector David Jr./ Instagram

Hector David Jr., who plays one of the dancers, Ricky, appears to have been with his partner, Marianne Smith, since at least February 2024.

The actor also frequently shares photos of his life as a “girl dad,” including the time his daughtercame to the setofThe Merry Gentlemenwith Smith.

source: people.com