Are Jesse Lee Soffer and Tracy Spiridakos Dating? All About theChicago P.D. Alums' Rumored Romance

Mar. 15, 2025

Jesse Lee Soffer and Tracy Spiridakos attend NBC’s party at THE POOL for the new season of “Chicago P.D.” on May 13, 2019.Photo:Astrid Stawiarz/NBCUniversal/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty Images

Astrid Stawiarz/NBCUniversal/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty Images

Jesse Lee Sofferand Tracy Spiridakos may have found love off-screen.

Apart from starring onDick Wolf’s procedural dramaChicago P.D., the actors' work was further intertwined because their characters, Jay Halstead and Hailey Upton, were married. Although the on-screen couple’s relationship fizzled, Soffer and Spiridakos havefueled dating rumorsaway from the cameras.

Most recently, the pair appeared to go on a European vacation together to Lisbon, Portugal, in August 2024. Afterward, they posted photos of the trip featuring the country’s different sights and views, plus a few selfies of them.

“Europe is kinda cool 😘😘,”Soffer captionedhis pictures.

Here’s everything to know about Jesse Lee Soffer and Tracy Spiridakos' rumored relationship.

They worked together for five years onChicago P.D.

Chicago P.D.’s “The Other Side” features Jesse Lee Soffer as Jay Halstead and Tracy Spiridakos as Hailey Upton.Lori Allen/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images

Lori Allen/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images

When Spiridakos joined theChicago P.D.cast during the second half of season 4 in 2017, Soffer was already a mainstay, having been part of the show since the pilot.

Over the next several installments, sparks began to fly between their characters Jay and Hailey after their highly-anticipated kiss in season 8, Spiridakos teased the changing dynamicon Instagram.

“Jay may or may not tell Hailey he loves her and she may or may not completely freak out and run out of her own apartment,” she captioned a photo of them sitting on a stoop in April 2021.

A few episodes later, Hailey proposed to Jay and they went on to marry in the season 9 finale.

When Soffer eventually exited the show at the start of season 10 in 2022, with his character leaving the police department to return to the military, Jay and Hailey called it quits.

While it didn’t work out on-screen, Soffer and Spiridakos' romance has reportedly continued after the cameras stopped rolling.

They often post each other on social media

Jesse Lee Soffer and Tracy Spiridakos take a selfie together.Tracy Spiridakos/Instagram

Tracy Spiridakos/Instagram

Throughout their time onChicago P.D., Soffer and Spiridakos kept their fans updated on their lives while filming episodes, sharingbehind-the-scenes momentstogether.

Since wrapping up their respective storylines on the series, they havefeatured each otheron their social media accounts several more times, including for special occasions.

“HAPPY BIRTHDAY @jesseleesoffer 🥳🥳🥳🥳,“Spiridakos wrotealongside a selfie of them in 2024, a follow up of asimilar post the year prior.

Soffer also gave her a sweet shout-out in 2023. “A huge happy birthday to this lady! Isn’t she the best?! 😎,” he captionedhis post.

Soffer and Spiridakos cheer each other on

Jesse Lee Soffer and Tracy Spiridakos take a selfie in a car.Tracy Spiridakos Instagram

After Soffer announced his departure fromChicago P.D., Spiridakos was among the first to express her gratitude toward him.

“I guess the word is out…Jesse, what can I say,you’re the absolute best,” she wroteon Instagramin August 2022. “Thank you for your kindness, your guidance and your friendship.”

Spiridakos continued, “You’re the greatest onscreen husband a girl could ask for. I’ll miss being on set with you every day. I can’t wait to see what the world has in store for you next.”

Though he left the drama as an actor, Soffer returned the following season to make his directorial debut in March 2023. He contributed a few episodes, including one for season 11, which Spiridakos helped promote.

Around the same time, Spiridakos' final appearance on the NBC show happened and Soffer took a moment to celebrate her work.

“I got to watch Tracy’s last episode of Chicago PD (airing tonight) and she’s FANTASTIC in it! :) you should all go check it out!“he wrote.

They have teamed up for important causes

Tracy Spiridakos and Jesse Lee Soffer at NBC’s Party at THE POOL on May 13, 2019.Heidi Gutman/NBCUniversal/Getty Images

Heidi Gutman/NBCUniversal/Getty Images

Over the years, Soffer and Spiridakos have hit the red carpet with their fellowChicago P.D.cast members to interact with fans and talk about the show.

After the COVID-19 pandemic brought Hollywood to a standstill, there was a pause across movies and shows, includingChicago P.D.When the camera started rolling again in December 2020,Spiridakos shared a pictureof her and Soffer getting back to work.

Fast forward, in August 2023, they joined other actors on the picket lines during the 2023 SAG-AFTRA strike.Soffer captioned his snaps, “Team, assemble!!” whileSpiridakos simply wrote, “Union strong.”

They vacationed in Europe together

Jesse Lee Soffer and Tracy Spiridakos in Portugal in summer 2024.Tracy Spiridakos/Instagram

AsChicago P.D.geared up for its latest season 12 to air on Sept. 25, alums Soffer and Spiridakos enjoyed the last days of summer with a trip to Portugal.

On Aug. 19, the actors uploaded similar pictures of their European vacation, starting with a selfie of them on a street.

“Lisbon, you’re a beauty ❤️,“Spiridakos captionedher Instagram carousel.

The pair documented their travels, sharing photos of the scenery and excursions.

source: people.com