On screen, the characters of Fire Country deal with high-octane drama, complicated love triangles, and the constant threat of heartbreak. From Bode’s star-crossed connection with Gabriela to the weathered, deep-rooted marriage of Vince and Sharon Leone, the romantic stakes in Edgewater are as intense as the wildfires. However, off-screen, the lives of the actors who bring these heroes to life are often much more stable and grounded. For most of the cast, their real-life love stories are defined by long-term commitment and creative partnerships.
Max Thieriot: A Teenage Sweetheart Success Story
At the center of the show is Max Thieriot, who plays the brooding and determined Bode Donovan. While Bode’s romantic life is a chaotic mess of “will-they-won’t-they,” Max’s reality is the complete opposite. He has been in a relationship with his wife, Lexi Murphy, for nearly twenty years. The two met as teenagers during separate family vacations in the Caribbean when Max was just 16 years old.
After seven years of dating, Max proposed in the very same Caribbean spot where they first met, and they officially tied the knot in June 2013 in Lake Tahoe. Today, they are the proud parents of two sons, Beaux and Maximus. Despite his fame, Max frequently credits Lexi for being his rock throughout his transition from a child actor to a series lead and creator.
The Power Couples: Kevin Alejandro and Diane Farr
For Kevin Alejandro, who plays the tough-but-fair Manny Perez, marriage has been a cornerstone of his life for over two decades. He married Leslie de Jesus Alejandro in 2004. Their relationship is a true creative partnership; Leslie is a talented filmmaker and photographer who has even stepped behind the camera to direct episodes of Fire Country. Together, they run Alejandro Films, proving that they are just as synchronized in business as they are in their personal lives.
Similarly, Diane Farr (Sharon Leone) has found a romantic connection that bridges her personal and professional worlds. Following her divorce from Seung Yong Chung in 2020, with whom she shares three children, Diane began a relationship with director Egill Örn Egilsson. Interestingly, Egilsson has directed several episodes of Fire Country, meaning the couple often gets to collaborate on the very set where Sharon and Vince’s marriage is portrayed.
New Beginnings and Recent Engagements
The younger generation of the Fire Country cast has also been making headlines with their personal milestones. Jordan Calloway, who plays the “golden boy” Jake Crawford, recently thrilled fans by announcing his engagement to Stephanie Campo in late 2025. Calloway has often spoken about the importance of finding a partner who understands the demands of the industry while keeping him grounded in his faith.
Jules Latimer, the actress behind the fan-favorite Eve Edwards, has a particularly romantic story. In early 2026, it was revealed that Jules is engaged to actress and singer Kat Cunning. The couple’s engagement was anything but ordinary; reports suggest they shared three different proposals between them to make the moment truly special. Since meeting in Brooklyn in 2023, the two have become a staple of the New York and LA creative scenes, frequently supporting each other’s artistic endeavors.
The Private Side of Edgewater
Of course, not every cast member shares every detail of their private lives. Billy Burke, who plays the Leone family patriarch, Vince, tends to keep his current dating life out of the tabloids. Following his divorce from actress Pollyanna Rose, with whom he shares a daughter named Bluesy, Burke has focused heavily on his twin passions: acting and music. While he remains one of the show’s most beloved figures, he prefers to let his work speak for itself rather than his personal headlines.
Whether it’s Max Thieriot’s decades-long marriage or Jules Latimer’s multi-proposal engagement, the cast of Fire Country proves that while they may play characters surrounded by smoke and mirrors, their real-life connections are built on solid ground. As we wait for the new season to premiere, it’s heartwarming to know that when the cameras stop rolling, these actors have a strong support system waiting for them at home.
