ABC’s police procedural The Rookie continues to deliver high-stakes drama and emotionally layered storytelling as it heads into its much-anticipated season 8. While the series follows LAPD officers navigating complex cases and relationships on-screen, the cast’s off-screen romances are equally fascinating. Here’s a comprehensive look at The Rookie cast’s real-life partners and love lives.
1. Jenna Dewan and Steve Kazee
Jenna Dewan, who plays firefighter Bailey Nune on The Rookie, shares an intriguing dynamic with her real-life fiancé, actor and Broadway star Steve Kazee. While Kazee portrays Bailey’s dangerous ex-husband on the show, in reality, the couple have been together since 2018 and got engaged in 2020.
They welcomed their son Callum in 2020, and in early 2024, Dewan gave birth to their daughter, Rhiannon. Interestingly, while filming intense scenes for season 7 involving Kazee’s character trying to harm Bailey, Dewan revealed that their newborn was just a trailer away. “It was surreal,” she told Variety, adding that toggling between filming violent scenes and parenting in real-time made the experience both emotional and unique.
Dewan is also mom to Everly, her daughter from her previous marriage to actor Channing Tatum.
2. Eric Winter and Roselyn Sánchez
Eric Winter plays LAPD sergeant Tim Bradford and is married to Puerto Rican actress Roselyn Sánchez. Their love story began in 2005, and they tied the knot in 2008. Sánchez made a guest appearance on The Rookie in season 2, marking one of their few on-screen collaborations.
The couple shares two children—Sebella and Dylan—and even co-host a podcast together titled He Said, Ella Dijo, which they describe as humorous and therapeutic. They also co-starred in A Taste of Summer, a Hallmark film. Winter and Sánchez frequently post about their adventures, parenting journey, and podcasting fun on social media.
3. Alyssa Diaz and Gustavo Galindo
Alyssa Diaz, known for her role as detective Angela Lopez, is engaged to singer-songwriter Gustavo Galindo; the two met on Bumble while working in Mexico City and now have two children together.
Her first pregnancy was written into the show during season 3, adding a layer of realism to her character’s arc. Showrunner Alexi Hawley praised the storyline, noting how it deepened Angela’s narrative as a woman balancing career and motherhood in law enforcement.
Outside The Rookie, Diaz is known for her roles in Ray Donovan, Narcos: Mexico, and Army Wives, while Galindo has made a name in Latin pop and alternative music.
4. Shawn Ashmore and Dana Wasdin
Shawn Ashmore, who plays defense attorney Wesley Evers, met his wife Dana Wasdin on the set of the 2010 thriller Frozen, where she worked as an assistant director. The two married in 2012 and have a son named Oliver, born in 2017.
Wasdin occasionally shares heartwarming tributes to Ashmore on social media. In 2024, she posted a sweet birthday message calling him her best friend and the fun in her world. Ashmore is also recognized for roles in The Following, X-Men, and The Boys.
5. Mekia Cox and Britt Leach
Mekia Cox, who portrays detective Nyla Harper, married sports commentator Britt Leach in 2018. The couple shares two daughters. Like Diaz, Cox’s second pregnancy was woven into the show, bringing another layer of authenticity to her character.
In heartfelt social media posts, Cox often praises Leach’s qualities as a father and partner. In a 2024 Father’s Day message, she celebrated his strength, kindness, and intelligence, calling him her heart and soul. Cox is also known for her roles in Chicago Med, Once Upon a Time, and 90210.
6. Nathan Fillion
Nathan Fillion leads The Rookie as John Nolan, the oldest rookie in LAPD history. Despite portraying a romantic lead on-screen, Fillion is currently single. He’s previously been engaged twice—to General Hospital star Vanessa Marcil and later to actress Mikaela Hoover, though both engagements ended before marriage.
Fillion has often expressed satisfaction with his single status, focusing on career fulfillment over societal expectations. He gained fame through cult classics like Firefly and Castle, and continues to be one of television’s most beloved actors.
7. Melissa O’Neil
Melissa O’Neil, who plays officer Lucy Chen, keeps her personal life extremely private. Although she’s not publicly linked to anyone, O’Neil often pokes fun at her single life through humorous TikToks. In a 2024 post, she joked about forgetting how to flirt and not trusting anyone—a lighthearted take that fans adored.
Before her acting career took off, O’Neil made history as the first female winner of Canadian Idol in 2005. She’s since proven her versatility in shows like Dark Matter and iZombie.
8. Richard T. Jones and Kristy Jones
Richard T. Jones, who plays LAPD Sergeant Wade Grey, married Kristy Jones in 2022. While he tends to keep his personal life relatively low-key, he occasionally shares loving posts about his wife on social media.
Previously married to Nancy Jones, Richard is a father to three children. Aside from The Rookie, Jones has starred in Judging Amy, Why Did I Get Married?, and Godzilla.
9. Lisseth Chavez
Lisseth Chavez, the vibrant actress behind officer Celina Juarez, is single and thriving. A lover of the outdoors, Chavez frequently shares her solo adventures—from hiking in Yosemite to camping trips in Holcomb Valley Ranch.
When not working, she finds peace in nature and describes it as her “purest portal to inner peace.” Chavez previously appeared in Chicago P.D., The Fosters, and Legends of Tomorrow.
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