Why 'Sullivan's Crossing' Star Chad Michael Murray Keeps His Family Life Private (2024)

If you're someone who grew up in the early 2000s, then you likely know Chad Michael Murray from projects like A Cinderella Story and a six-season run on One Tree Hill. Well, the former teen heartthrob is back on our screens as the elusive Cal Jones in the second season of Sullivan's Crossing — and unlike his current character, he's happily in love and has been with his wife for over a decade!

Like most Hollywood love stories, Chad and actress Sarah Roemer's romance started out onscreen. The duo first met while working on the TV show Chosen, when he joined the second season in 2013. They immediately hit it off, and they also immediately chose to keep their private life away from the cameras.

"I'm a romantic. I'm a family guy. I want that core," he shared with E! News about his relationship in 2015. "I tend to keep everything quiet. I love my life. That's the part that I keep for myself."

As Chad and Sarah's love continued to blossom, the couple hit two huge milestones in January 2015. They not only got married, but they also announced they were expecting their first child together. They later welcomed their son in May of that year, with two daughters joining the family in 2017 and then 2023.

Shortly after Sarah gave birth to their youngest daughter, Chad went on Instagram to publicly declare how much he loved having Sarah as his partner in life.

"You light up my life Wifo :)," he wrote. "Happy Happy Happy Birthday 🎂 to this woman - @rooeemer -who continues to surprise me with her strength and just how much she can love. You carry our, now, 5 person pack with that heart. I love you so much! You’re a 🦸‍♀️ superhero💪 Super Mama & Super Wife❤️ Thank you for this Super life together. You can pick on me later for being Super Corny🥹"

Despite Chad and Sarah choosing to stay pretty quiet about their personal lives, they do keep fans swooning with their personal dedications to one another on social media. The couple recently celebrated 10 years of marriage in September, and Sarah went on Instagram to share a sentimental message.

"Happy 10 year anniversary @chadmichaelmurray !!! I feel like we've been put on a slingshot through time. How has it been 10 years already?! It's been more than I could have ever dreamed of. I love our family with my whole heart and soul. Thank you for the most beautiful 10 years together. You are an incredible husband, father, best friend and so so so much more. I love you forever. I’m beyond grateful to share this beautiful life with you and our babies. The best decade by far. I only wish I could slow down time. 🫶🏻 @chadmichaelmurray #10yearanniversary #soulmate #mylove #foreveronly," read the caption on a series of photos of the pair.

And if that wasn't enough for you, Chad spoke to Good Housekeeping in 2023 about how it was important for him to keep his family near him at all times.

"I have read scripts and immediately said, 'No,'" he told us at the time. "Right now, I'm trying to keep our kind of traditional pack alive, and for me to always be the stable rock and stable father. I'm always about being consistent, knowing that every day I get to go home to my partner ... It's so much more romantic than a grand gesture that is fiscal or some inanimate object."

Clearly, Chad and Sarah are still smitten with one another, and it's so sweet! And to showcase their love, Chad made sure to publicly pay tribute to the life the couple has built and will continue to nurture in the future.

"10 years... We've jammed more into this 10 years than I ever could've imagined," he wrote on Instagram. "It's truly astounding. It's been the best decade of my life by far- sharing each and every moment with you. We’ve grown this little pack together and seen so much of the world as a family. I’m so grateful for you Sarah. 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 ❤️. Till we're old and gray..."

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As the entertainment and news editorial assistant for Good Housekeeping, Adrianna (she/her) writes about everything TV, movies, music and pop culture. She graduated from Yeshiva University with a B.A. in journalism and a minor in business management. She covers shows like The Rookie, 9-1-1 and Grey's Anatomy, though when she’s not watching the latest show on Netflix, she’s taking martial arts or drinking way too much coffee.

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