Unexpected Romances Among ‘Supernatural’ Cast Members That Went Beyond Onscreen Couples

Supernatural is famous for its ghosts, demons, and the close bond between brothers — hi, Sam and Dean Winchester. However, this long-running TV series and its spinoffs have also brought some major love stories to life.

One of the most successful love stories to come out of the Supernatural franchise is the romance between Jared Padalecki and his wife, Genevieve Padalecki. Jared portrayed Sam Winchester for all 15 seasons of the show, while Genevieve had a recurring role as the demon Ruby in 12 episodes throughout the series.

Jared joked about meeting his now-wife during a 2012 Supernatural panel. He mentioned interrupting her while she was reading a book and how she may have been a bit annoyed by it.

Their love story has endured for over ten years, but they are not the only Supernatural stars who have found love with a fellow cast member.

Jared and Genevieve Padalecki Aren t the Only Supernatural Series Couple

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'Supernatural' Stars Who Found Love Offscreen

Supernatural, a popular TV series known for its supernatural elements and strong brotherly bond between Sam and Dean Winchester, has also played cupid for a few of its stars.

One of the biggest romance success stories to come out of the Supernatural franchise is Jared Padalecki and his wife, Genevieve Padalecki. Jared portrayed Sam Winchester for the show's 15 seasons, while Genevieve had a recurring role as the demon Ruby in 12 episodes.

During a 2012 Supernatural panel, Jared shared a funny anecdote about meeting Genevieve for the first time. He joked, "I was very excited to meet her. Meanwhile, I think she was like, 'Who is this long-haired A-hole who thinks he can come talk to me while I'm reading a book?' I interrupted her while she was reading a book, and I think she got kind of fussy about it."

These two have a love story that’s lasted for more than a decade, but they’re not the only two Supernatural stars who found love with one of their costars:

Jared and Genevieve Padalecki Aren t the Only Supernatural Series Couple

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Jared Padalecki and Genevieve Cortese

Jared and Genevieve first met when she made a guest appearance on the series in 2008. Just a year later, in October, they decided to tie the knot. Their wedding took place in February 2010, and they now have three children together.

Their sons Thomas and Shepherd were born in March 2012 and December 2013, respectively. Their daughter Odette completed their family in March 2017.

Jared and Genevieve Padalecki Aren t the Only Supernatural Series Couple

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Rob Benedict and Ruth Connell

Rob Benedict and Ruth Connell portrayed Chuck (God) and Rowena on the show. Although they kept their relationship private, fans began to speculate in 2020 about their romantic connection. As time went on, they started sharing more photos together on social media, eventually confirming their romantic involvement.

In February 2024, Benedict and Connell announced they welcomed their first child together a month prior, a daughter named Margaret Vivian.

Jared and Genevieve Padalecki Aren t the Only Supernatural Series Couple

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Meg Donnelly and Drake Rodger

Donnelly and Rodger, who portrayed young Mary and John Winchester in the 2023 Supernatural spinoff series The Winchesters, revealed in February 2024 that they had started a relationship after meeting on set.

In an interview on “The Zach Sang Show,” Donnelly expressed, “We’re not trying to hide it at all. I feel like in my past ****relationships, everything was very public. Now, I want to keep it more private, not because I don't want to talk about it - I love him so much - but because I prefer to keep some aspects of my life off social media. Sharing everything can make it feel too public.”

Jared and Genevieve Padalecki Aren t the Only Supernatural Series Couple

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DJ Qualls and Ty Olsson

DJ Qualls portrayed Garth in several seasons of Supernatural, and Ty Olsson played Benny in 10 episodes from 2013 to 2019. Although they didn't share any scenes together on the show, the two actors met at a fan convention. In May 2024, Qualls and Olsson announced that they were engaged.

Qualls shared on his podcast, "Locked and Probably Loaded," that he and Ty became close right from the start. Their relationship has grown over the past decade, leading them to where they are today - preparing for marriage.

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