Chad Michael Murray, known for his charming roles in films like A Cinderella Story and Freaky Friday, as well as his breakout TV series One Tree Hill, recently opened up about how he first began dating his wife, actress Sarah Roemer. His story turned out to be both surprising and bold.
The two met while working on the Crackle series Chosen, which also featured Milo Ventimiglia, Brandon Routh, and Rose McGowan. According to Murray, his first approach to Roemer was unexpectedly direct, leaving fans amazed by his confidence.
“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, but hey, Murray knew he had to shoot his shot, and surely both of them are happy he did.”
Despite the unconventional start, Murray’s boldness clearly paid off. The couple married in September 2014 and have since welcomed three children together, building a steady and joyful family life.
Though he often appeared effortlessly confident on screen, Murray admitted that during his early career, particularly in his Cinderella Story days, he struggled with self-doubt and insecurities.
“I found the pursuit incredibly hard back then because I had far more insecurities than you could imagine — from worrying about my teeth to feeling stressed about how I came across to others.”
This revelation adds a humble dimension to the actor’s public persona, showing that even Hollywood’s leading men face their own battles with confidence.
Chad Michael Murray shared the sincere story behind his first bold move toward Sarah Roemer, revealing both his early insecurities and the courage that ultimately led to lasting love.