Meet the Real-Life Partners of Your Favorite Chicago Fire Stars – Love Stories You Won’t Believe
Firehouse 51 may be full of intense rescues and dramatic romances, but behind the scenes, the cast of Chicago Fire enjoys far more grounded and heartwarming relationships. From long-lasting marriages to fairytale proposals, the actors who play your favorite firefighters lead love lives just as compelling — but much steadier — than their on-screen characters.
With Chicago Fire Season 14 heating up on NBC, here are the real-life partners behind the stars of the show.
Taylor Kinney (Kelly Severide) & Ashley Cruger
Taylor Kinney married model Ashley Cruger in 2024 after two years of dating. Cruger even made a cameo appearance in Season 11. The couple wed in an intimate ceremony in Chicago, keeping most of their romantic life out of the spotlight.
David Eigenberg (Christopher Herrmann) & Chrysti Eigenberg
A fan favorite on screen, David Eigenberg has been happily married to his wife Chrysti since 2002. They first met at a charity gala, fell fast, and tied the knot soon after. Together they share two children and recently celebrated David’s 60th birthday with a family celebration.
Joe Minoso (Joe Cruz) & Caitlin Murphy Miles
Joe Minoso met the love of his life on set — literally. His wife, Caitlin Murphy Miles, was a makeup artist on Chicago Fire. The pair married in 2016, and in 2022 Caitlin opened her own wellness boutique and yoga studio in Illinois.
Christian Stolte (Mouch McHolland) & Kim Whitehead-Stolte
Christian Stolte and his wife Kim have been married since 2001. Their two daughters have even appeared on Chicago Fire. One of them, Greta, was the very first “rescue” in the pilot episode — a fun bit of trivia for longtime fans.
Jocelyn Hudon (Lizzie Novak) & Jake Manley
New cast member Jocelyn Hudon married actor Jake Manley in 2022 — and their proposal was straight out of a romance movie. Manley, known for Netflix’s The Order, created a Gilmore Girls–inspired rooftop display with more than 1,000 red roses.
Brandon Larracuente (Sal Vasquez) & Jazmin Garcia
Brandon Larracuente married his longtime friend Jazmin Garcia in 2020. The pair originally met at a Halloween party when they were 17, reconnecting years later and eventually falling in love.
Eamonn Walker (Chief Wallace Boden) & Sandra Kane
Eamonn Walker and his wife, artist Sandra Kane, prefer privacy. Married for decades, the two share three children and enjoy a quiet, artistic life together. Walker has often been spotted riding motorcycles with Sandra away from the cameras.
Jesse Spencer (Matthew Casey) & Dr. Kali Woodruff Carr
Jesse Spencer married neuroscientist Dr. Kali Woodruff Carr in 2020 after meeting at a Chicago music festival in 2014. They later got engaged in Peru. Spencer left Chicago Fire in 2021 to spend more time with his growing family after welcoming their first child.
Kara Killmer (Sylvie Brett) & Andrew Cheney
Kara Killmer married actor Andrew Cheney in 2016 after meeting on the set of the historical action film Beyond the Mask. Cheney continues to star in faith-based and independent films while supporting his wife’s long run on Chicago Fire.