Virgin River returned for its fifth season packed with emotion, heartbreak and hope — and with two holiday specials following soon after, fans can’t get enough of the small-town drama. While viewers are deeply invested in Mel and Jack’s on-screen love story, many are equally curious about the stars’ lives away from the cameras.
Alexandra Breckenridge, who plays nurse practitioner Mel Monroe, is happily married in real life to musician Casey Hooper, Katy Perry’s lead guitarist. The couple wed in 2015 and share two children. Her on-screen partner Martin Henderson, who portrays Jack Sheridan, keeps his love life more private. The New Zealand actor was previously linked to model Aisha Mendez, though recent years suggest he’s single.
Colin Lawrence, fan-favorite Preacher, has enjoyed a long-lasting real-life romance with actress Lucia Walters — his partner of over 20 years. Lauren Hammersley, who plays Charmaine, also keeps her personal life under wraps, preferring a quieter existence in Canada with her dogs. Together, the cast proves that while Virgin River thrives on romance, real life doesn’t always follow the script.
