For seasons, fans shipped characters Stella Kidd and Kelly Severide. But what if that sizzling chemistry wasn’t just acting?
Whispers have swirled since 2023 that Miranda Rae Mayo (Stella Kidd) and Taylor Kinney (Severide) shared something more than just screen time. While neither confirmed a relationship, cast members have dropped subtle hints. Joe Minoso once joked, “Some sparks don’t need special effects.”
The rumors reached fever pitch after the two were seen sharing a quiet dinner in Vancouver during hiatus. A fan photo leaked showing them holding hands—but they never addressed it.
Insiders say their connection was real but private. “They were close. Maybe still are,” one source revealed. “They supported each other through tough personal stuff.”
Though they may no longer be together, that emotional intimacy helped shape one of Chicago Fire’s most beloved on-screen couples.
As for Kinney and Mayo? They remain close friends—and their chemistry still burns up the screen.
