Chad Michael Murray and Sophia Bush’s Brief Marriage

“One Tree Hill” stars Chad Michael Murray and Sophia Bush were once a high-profile couple, but their marriage in the early 2000s was short-lived, and they rarely discuss it publicly.

 

 

Chad Michael Murray Reflects on His Past

In a recent interview with The Cut, Chad Michael Murray looked back on his brief marriage to Sophia Bush, describing himself as very young and inexperienced at the time. “I didn’t know up from down,” he said, reflecting on his sudden rise to fame and their hasty marriage. At the time, Murray was 24 and Bush was 23. “You move to LA, and you think, ‘Is getting married the next step? It seems exciting!’”

 

 

The Beginnings on “One Tree Hill”

Murray, now 42, and Bush grew close while working on the popular drama “One Tree Hill,” which debuted on the CW in 2003. They tied the knot in April 2005 during the show’s second season, but just five months later, they separated. Bush’s request for an annulment, alleging fraud, was denied, and their divorce was finalized in December 2006.

 

 

 

Murray’s Career and Personal Life

Looking back on his career and personal life, Murray considers his ups and downs valuable lessons. Since 2015, he has been married to actress Sarah Roemer, known for her role in “Disturbia.” Together, they have three children. “I always dreamed of building a life for my future wife and kids, and now they’re here,” Murray said. “This has been the best chapter of my life.”

 

 

 

Bush’s View on Their Youthful Marriage

Sophia Bush has also spoken about their brief marriage, attributing it to their youth. In a 2021 interview on the “Inside of You” podcast, she refrained from delving into details. “I was a very naïve 21-year-old,” she said. “That’s the gist of it.” She added, “Many people do impulsive things before their brains are fully developed — which happens around 26. So if you look at the timeline, I was still maturing.”

 

 

 

Bush’s Recent Relationships

In 2023, Bush filed for divorce from her second husband, Grant Hughes. The couple had started dating in 2020 and married in June 2022. Currently, the “Good Sam” actress is dating Ashlyn Harris, a former professional soccer player and actor.