Sometimes love between on-screen couples blooms on the sets and in front of the cameras. Since the dawn of television, there have been several enigmatic on-screen pairings. And much to the happiness of the pair’s fans, most of the time, these on-screen pairings turn into an off-screen romance as well. From the famous romance of Mila Kunis and Ashton Kutcher to the fairytale love story of Ginnifer Goodwin and Josh Dallas, here are 10 on-screen couples who decided to tie the knot or stay together in real life.
Kit Harrington and Rose Leslie, Ben McKenzie and Morena Baccarin, and other on-screen couples who got married or stayed together
1. Ryan Bingham and Hassie Harrison

Yellowstone is one of the most loved Western shows. Created by Taylor Sheridan and John Linson, the drama series stars Kevin Costner and focuses on the family problems of the Dutton family, who own the largest cattle ranch in Montana. Ryan Bingham plays the role of Walker in the show, and when Hassie Harrison’s Laramie was brought in the show as Walker’s love interest, the actors didn’t realize that they would soon fall for each other. While Walker and Laramie have a relationship full of upheaval in the show, in real life, Harrison and Bingham had a wholesome relationship. The pair married in 2023, and the theme of their wedding was also Western.
2. Keri Russell and Matthew Rhys

Many fans might not know that the talented duo is together in real life. While the duo has not married yet, they do refer to each other as husband and wife. Both Keri Russell and Matthew Rhys are a powerhouse when it comes to acting, and they displayed their charm in the critically acclaimed series, The Americans. A period spy drama, the show was created by Joe Weisberg and is set around the Cold War. The series focuses on Elizabeth (Russell) and Philip (Rhys), who are two Soviet KGB intelligence officers and have to pretend that they are an American couple living in the suburbs of Washington, DC. The thrilling show drew positive reviews from fans and critics, and the performances of Russell and Rhys were appreciated. As a real-life couple, the pair was able to bring an air of authenticity to their characters as one of the on-screen couples.
3. Liza Colón-Zayas and David Zayas

Liza Colón-Zayas drew critical and commercial acclaim after she played the character of Tina in the hit show, The Bear. In one of the critical and poignant episodes in season 3 of the show, Tina’s husband, who is her real-life husband, David Zayas. Created by Christopher Storer, the comedy drama series, The Bear, garnered huge acclaim for portraying the struggles of a talented chef and his group of cooks, who try to convert their family-run sandwich shop into a Michelin-star restaurant. The lead actor in the show is Carmy Berzatto, played by Jeremy Allen White. Liza Colón-Zayas plays the role of Tina, who is a hard-working but stubborn cook at Carmy’s establishment. However, as the seasons progress, she becomes willing to learn and shows her talent. In the third season, the on-screen couples' hardships are depicted poignantly as they struggle financially. The duo gives a captivating performance.
4. Mila Kunis and Ashton Kutcher

One of the most famous on and off-screen couples, Mila Kunis and Ashton Kutcher, were the IT couple during the day. The two met on the sets of That 70s Show, and Kunis confessed that she had a huge crush on Kutcher. However, Kutcher was married to Demi Moore during that time. When Kutcher’s marriage to Moore ended, he met Kunis at an awards show, and they decided to date for a bit. But things soon got serious, and they first moved in together and later got engaged. Fans of the couple rejoiced when the two had their first child together and tied the knot in 2015. Currently, the duo has another child together and lives a happy life. Created by Bonnie and Terry Turner and Mark Brazill, That 70s Show, was a teen sitcom that centered around the lives of a group of teenage friends. The show was a critical and commercial hit, and Kunis and Kutcher played the roles of Jackie and Michael, and the on-screen couple's pairing was loved by fans.
5. Kit Harington and Rose Leslie

One of the most adored on-screen couples, Kit Harington and Rose Leslie, had their fans enamored when they turned their reel romance on the sets of Game of Thrones into a real romance. Viewers were already loving the passionate affair between Jon Snow and Ygritte on the show, which was played by Harington and Leslie, respectively. However, their fans became overjoyed when the actors revealed that they were also one of those on-screen couples who had decided to be together in real life. While Snow and Ygritte’s relationship was cut short tragically due to Ygritte’s death, Harington and Leslie continued to go strong and married in 2018. The duo now has two children.
6. Kirsten Dunst and Jesse Plemons

Kirsten Dunst and Jesse Plemons are one of the most adorable real-life couples. The two first met each other on the sets of the show, Fargo, and had an immediate connection. While Dunst states that their connection was more creative in the beginning, they soon began to fall for each other. Created by Noah Hawley and based on the 1996 movies of the same name by the Coen brothers, the black comedy and crime drama is an anthology series. Like the movie, the show also gained critical and commercial acclaim, and the series has had a bevy of actors. Dunst and Plemons portrayed their roles in season 2 of the show and played a married couple. While their characters on the show go through various ups and downs, in real life, the two had a steady relationship and soon got engaged and had a baby. They finally married in 2022.
7. Ben McKenzie and Morena Baccarin

Based on the characters by DC comics, Gotham is a superhero crime drama series developed by Bruno Heller. The show features Ben McKenzie, Morena Baccarin, David Mazouz, and others. The series focuses on McKenzie’s character, James “Jim” Gordon, who is a part of the Gotham City Police Department, and details his story as Bruce Wayne’s parents are murdered. The show is, in essence, a prequel to Batman, and Morena Baccarin joined the show as Leslie, who is Jim’s love interest. Interestingly, the two had also met each other before on the sets of The OC. However, the second time turned out to be lucky for each other as the two began dating soon. Baccarin was soon pregnant and they had their first child in 2016. The duo exchanged their wedding vows in 2017 and had a second baby in 2021. They are, therefore, one of those on-screen couples who also got together in real life.
8. Nick Offerman and Megan Mullally

Nick Offerman and Megan Mullally are another one of those on-screen couples who are also together off-screen. Both Offerman and Mullally are powerhouse actors, and the duo was already married when they made their appearance as the chaotic couple, Ron and Tammy, on Parks and Recreation. They have been together since 2003 and have a solid relationship. However, when they appeared as Ron and Tammy, they were one of the most unstable couples on screen and could not stay together. Created by Greg Daniels and Michael Schur, Parks and Recreation is a popular political satire and mockumentary that focuses on Leslie Knope, played by Amy Poehler, who is a bureaucrat in Indiana and has to wrestle with various challenges. The show was a hit, and Offerman and Mullally were an iconic mainstay in the series. They are one of those on-screen couples who have also appeared in other movies and shows together, like The Umbrella Academy and Will & Grace.
9. David Giuntoli and Elizabeth Tulloch

David Giuntoli and Elizabeth Tulloch are another one of those on-screen couples that are also together off-screen. The two met on the sets of Grimm and co-starred as Nick and Juliette. While the duo tried to keep their dating history secret for some time, they finally went public in 2014. They therefore became one of those on-screen couples that are also together in real life. The pair got engaged in 2016 and married in 2017. Giuntoli and Tulloch now have a daughter together, whom they welcomed in 2018.
10. Ginnifer Goodwin and Josh Dallas

Talk about a real-life fairy tale amongst on-screen couples! Ginnifer Goodwin and Josh Dallas played Snow White and Prince Charming in the fantasy drama series Once Upon A Time. While they met on set, they quickly fell for each other. The duo married in 2014 and now have two sons. They therefore became one of the on-screen couples who are together in real life.