While Days of Our Lives has been home to dramatic romances and shocking breakups for decades, many of its stars have found lifelong love off-screen. From on-set sparks to marriages that have lasted more than 40 years, these real-life relationships are as heartwarming as any soap opera storyline.
Here’s a closer look at the Days of Our Lives cast members and their real-life partners — including the ones who took their on-screen chemistry into real life.
1. Paul Telfer and Carmen Cusack
Paul Telfer, known for his role as Xander Kiriakis, has been married to Broadway star Carmen Cusack since 2012. The pair first met in London’s theater scene back in 2003, where their chemistry sparked instantly.
“I walked Carmen home, and instead of kissing me goodnight, she bit my ear,” Telfer once recalled. “We’ve been together ever since.”
2. Greg Rikaart and Robert Sudduth
Greg Rikaart (Leo Stark) and screenwriter Robert Sudduth have been together since 2005 and tied the knot in Hawaii in 2015. The couple shares a son, Montgomery Argo, born via surrogate in 2016.
3. Carson Boatman and Julana Dizon
Carson Boatman (Johnny DiMera) met model and actress Julana Dizon at their gym in Los Angeles in 2016. They married in Iowa in July 2021 and welcomed their daughter, Ava Rey, in December 2023.
4. Leo Howard and Natasha Hall
Before joining the show, Leo Howard (Tate Black) and Natasha Hall (formerly Sloan Petersen) fell in love. They wed in Big Sur, California, in September 2024, sharing the romantic moment with fans online, captioned, “I found her.”
5. Martha Madison and A.J. Gilbert
Martha Madison (Belle Black) and her husband, restaurateur A.J. Gilbert, have been married since 2007. The couple shares a daughter, Charley, born in 2013.
6. Cherie Jimenez and Sean Faris
Cherie Jimenez (Jada Hunter) and her husband, actor Sean Faris, wed at Burning Man in 2017. The couple welcomed their first child in 2022 and often share glimpses of their loving life together on social media.
7. Stacy Haiduk and Bradford Tatum
Stacy Haiduk (Kristen DiMera) met her husband, actor Bradford Tatum, while filming seaQuest DSV. They married in 1995 and have one daughter, Sophia, born in 1999.
8. Galen Gering and Jenna Gering
Galen Gering (Rafe Hernandez) eloped with his wife, Jenna, in Las Vegas in 2000. They’ve been married for over 25 years and have two sons, Dillon and Jensen.
9. Mary Beth Evans and Michael Schwartz
Mary Beth Evans (Kayla Brady) has been happily married to Michael Schwartz since 1985. The couple shares three grown children and several grandchildren — proof that lasting love is real in Hollywood.
10. Eric Martsolf and Lisa Kouchak
Eric Martsolf (Brady Black) and Lisa Kouchak tied the knot in 2003. The Emmy-winning actor often praises his wife on social media, calling her “the best travel partner” and celebrating 21 years together in 2024. They share twin sons, Mason and Chase.
11. Casey Moss and True O’Brien
Casey Moss (JJ Deveraux) and True O’Brien (Paige Larson) turned their on-screen romance into a real one. After meeting on set in 2013, the couple got engaged in 2022 and married in May 2025 — the ultimate soap opera love story come true.
💖 Days of Our Lives Cast’s Real-Life Love Stories Prove That True Romance Exists
Whether they met on set or built lives away from the cameras, the Days of Our Lives stars show that real love stories can last far beyond the drama of Salem.
