Sophia Bush's Estranged Husband's Heartfelt Tribute Surfaces Just Weeks Before Shocking Divorce Filing

Grant Hughes, Sophia Bush's estranged husband, wrote a heartfelt tribute to the actress just before she initiated divorce proceedings. In a carousel of Instagram photos posted in June, Hughes, 41, expressed his love and appreciation for their first year of marriage, describing it as full, beautiful, dynamic, exciting, and growth-filled. One of the pictures featured the couple toasting on their wedding day.

In their honeymoon, he shared a passage from Rachel Signer’s memoir, “You Had Me At Pét-Nat,” which beautifully conveyed the idea of a strong partnership as "transforming into a synced conversation rather than two individuals standing apart, shouting into the void." It also emphasized the decision to no longer make choices in isolation. Ending the post, Hughes expressed that those words resonated with the excitement and freshness of their journey together, eagerly anticipating the adventures that lie ahead.

Bush also marked the occasion, saying, "Today signifies a year of calling you my husband," in a now-deleted Instagram post. She expressed her happiness and excitement for their future together, stating that marrying him was the best decision she ever made. She ended her caption by declaring her love for him and wishing him a happy anniversary.

However, less than two months later, on August 4, the actress filed for divorce. Neither Bush nor Hughes have publicly addressed the breakup, but Bush posted a series of ambiguous quotes on her Instagram Story shortly before news of their split became public. She also removed the name "Hughes" from her Instagram bio.

"Sometimes, it is important to acknowledge and embrace your own uniqueness. Recognize that you possess irreplaceable qualities such as your heartfelt emotions, your intellectual prowess, your meaningful interactions, and your genuine compassion. These valuable attributes cannot be replicated by anyone else," expressed the initial quote.

The subsequent quote emphasized the notion that timing is inconsequential when it comes to destiny. "Whether it occurs early or late, nothing is ever predetermined by time when it is destined to transpire. What is intended for you by a higher power cannot be hurried, obstructed, or seized," conveyed the second quote.

Before entering a romantic relationship with Hughes in 2020, Bush had a short-lived marriage with her One Tree Hill costar Chad Michael Murray from 2005 to 2006.

During a 2018 appearance on Watch What Happens Live With Andy Cohen, Bush expressed that the marriage wasn't something she truly desired. She mentioned having "bosses" who pressured her into being the responsible one, ensuring punctuality.

Murray, aged 41, responded to the allegations through a statement issued by his representative.

"This story is absurd. Chad consistently maintains a strictly professional demeanor and would only enter into a marriage driven by love," the statement conveyed. "Since his divorce from Sophia thirteen years ago, he has been leading a joyous family life with his wife and children. He has wholeheartedly moved on and sees no reason to partake in such actions."

The actor and his wife, Sarah Roehmer, got married in 2015. They recently revealed that they are expecting their third child. The couple already has an 8-year-old son and a 6-year-old daughter, but they have not disclosed their names.