Chad Michael Murray, widely recognized for his roles in A Cinderella Story, Freaky Friday, and the hit TV show One Tree Hill, recently shared the surprising way he began dating his wife, actress Sarah Roemer. The actor, who returned to the screen in 2025’s Freakier Friday, opened up about the story that started their decade-long relationship.
The couple first met on the set of the Crackle series Chosen, which also featured Milo Ventimiglia, Brandon Routh, and Rose McGowan. Murray recalled the moment he asked Roemer out, admitting his line was bold enough to make anyone’s jaw drop.
“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.”
Despite the risky approach, it clearly worked out—the two married in September 2014 and now share three children. Murray’s story reveals that sometimes confidence, timing, and honesty can make all the difference.
While he may seem naturally confident, Murray admitted that during his early fame, especially around A Cinderella Story, he felt uncertain about himself.
“I had far more insecurities than you could imagine.”
He confessed to being anxious about details as small as his teeth and often stressed over how he appeared to others, showing that even heartthrobs face their own struggles with self-image.
Chad Michael Murray revealed that his relationship with Sarah Roemer started from a daring first move on set, proving that courage and authenticity can triumph over self-doubt.