We all tune into soap operas for their dramatic romances. But it turns out that those love stories don’tt just take place in the fictional worlds. There are also some real-life relationships that develop on set.
Over the years, there have been so many soap stars who have dated each other in real life.
When it works, these love stories can truly go the distance. For instance, Bill and Seaforth Hayes would have celebrated their 50th anniversary this year. The Days of Our Lives actor tragically passed away months before they hit the milestone moment.
However, when the couples split, the drama can resemble a real-life soap opera. There have been called off engagements, divorce and even a love triangle where both relationships ended in ruin.
We put together a list of the couples who found love on the sets of various soap operas and are updating you on where they stand today. The most recent duo to join the group did in the summer of 2024.
Scroll through the slideshow to see all of the real-life soap opera relationships…