Chad Michael Murray Shares How He Started Dating His Wife
Chad Michael Murray, famous for roles in A Cinderella Story, Freaky Friday, and the TV show One Tree Hill, recently made a return to the big screen with the 2025 movie Freakier Friday. Beyond his acting career, he opened up about how he began dating his wife, which surprised many with the line he used to ask her out.
Meeting Sarah Roemer
Murray met fellow actress Sarah Roemer on the set of the Crackle series Chosen, which also featured actors Milo Ventimiglia, Brandon Routh, and Rose McGowan. The couple has been together for over a decade, marrying in September 2014 and raising three children.
The Surprising First Ask-Out Line
"Talk about confidence! I highly recommend that most men don’t use this line on women when asking them out, especially if they are already dating someone else, but hey, Murray knew he had to shoot his shot, and surely both of them are happy he did."
Murray’s Reflections on Dating
Despite the seemingly effortless romance, Murray revealed in a Cosmopolitan interview that pursuing relationships was "incredibly hard" during his Cinderella Story days. He admitted having “far more insecurities than you could imagine,” including worries about his teeth and how he appeared to others.
Summary
Chad Michael Murray’s story highlights that even confident actors face personal doubts in romance, yet taking bold chances can lead to lasting love.