Chicago Fire has been a staple of One Chicago Wednesdays since its debut in 2012, setting the stage for an entire franchise. Over the course of 13 thrilling seasons,

fans have become deeply connected to the firefighters and paramedics of Firehouse 51, watching them navigate marriages, parenthood, and personal struggles.

But beyond the screen, many of the show’s stars have love stories just as captivating as their characters. From long-lasting relationships to new romances,

here’s a look into the real-life relationships of the Chicago Fire cast.

Taylor Kinney

Ladies, it’s official—Taylor Kinney is taken! The actor behind Kelly Severide tied the knot with Ashley Cruger in April 2024 in Chicago, after two years of dating. While they’ve kept their romance mostly private, Kinney’s past high-profile relationship with Lady Gaga—whom he was engaged to from 2011 to 2016—remains well known.

David Eigenberg

Firehouse 51 wouldn’t be the same without Christopher Herrmann, played by David Eigenberg. While fans first fell in love with Eigenberg as Steve in Sex and the City, in real life, his heart has belonged to wife Chrysti Kotik since 2002. The couple shares two children.

Joe Minoso

Joe Minoso, one of the show’s original cast members, found love on set! Playing firefighter Joe Cruz, Minoso met his now-wife, makeup artist Caitlin Murphy Miles, while working on Chicago Fire. They married in 2016, making their romance a true behind-the-scenes love story.

Christian Stolte

Christian Stolte, best known as Mouch, is part of the beloved Firehouse 51 duo alongside his on-screen wife, Trudy. Off-screen, Stolte has been happily married to Kim Whitehead-Stolte for nearly 25 years. The couple shares two daughters, Corinne and Greta.

Dermot Mulroney

Season 13 introduced Dermot Mulroney as Chief Dom Pascal, Boden’s replacement. A veteran actor, Mulroney has been married to Prima Apollinaare (formerly Tharita Cutulle) since 2008. They have two children together. Previously, he was married to actress Catherine Keener, with whom he shares a son.

Jocelyn Hudon

Jocelyn Hudon stepped into Chicago Fire as paramedic Lizzie Novak, filling Brett’s shoes. Off-screen, she’s been married to actor Jake Manley since 2015. The two co-starred in The Order on Netflix, blending their personal and professional lives seamlessly.

Jake Lockett

Since joining Chicago Fire as firefighter Sam Carver in Season 11, Jake Lockett has had fans buzzing about his slow-burn romance with Violet. In real life, Lockett is in a serious relationship with Dominique Domingo.

Miranda Rae Mayo

Portraying the fearless Stella Kidd, Miranda Rae Mayo is half of Chicago Fire’s power couple, Stellaride. While active on social media, Mayo keeps her personal life private, leaving fans guessing about her current relationship status.

Daniel Kyri

Daniel Kyri plays Darren Ritter, Chicago Fire’s first openly gay firefighter. Like his character, Kyri is openly gay and has spoken about the importance of authentic LGBTQ+ representation in TV. However, details about his personal relationships remain unknown.

Hanako Greensmith

Hanako Greensmith, known as paramedic Violet Mikami, made a heartfelt announcement in 2023, publicly embracing her LGBTQ+ identity. She shared the news during Pride Month, confirming what she described as “always being there.”