The Real-Life Loves of theAll My ChildrenCast

Mar. 15, 2025

Helmut Huber and Susan Lucci. Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos.Photo:getty (2)

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When they weren’t living out the dramatic plotlines in Pine Valley, theseAll My Childrenactors had special people at home who they shared their real lives with.FromKelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos— whose love story began withAMC— toSusan Lucci’s 50+-year marriage to Helmut Huber (so un-Erica Kane of her!), learn more about the real-life loves of these soap opera stars.

When they weren’t living out the dramatic plotlines in Pine Valley, theseAll My Childrenactors had special people at home who they shared their real lives with.

FromKelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos— whose love story began withAMC— toSusan Lucci’s 50+-year marriage to Helmut Huber (so un-Erica Kane of her!), learn more about the real-life loves of these soap opera stars.

01of 12Susan LucciHelmut Huber and Susan Lucci in 2017.Steve Zak Photography/GettyThe year before landing her big break as Erica Kane onAll My Childrenin 1970,Susan LucciwedHelmut Huber. The couple welcomed two children together, Andreas and Liza and was married for more than 50 years before Huber’s death in 2022 at the age of 84.When asked if shewas ready to start dating againthe year after her longtime husband’s death, Lucci said: “No, I’m not ready … Everybody’s different, and I just miss him and he’s worth missing. He was really, really the love of my life.”

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Susan Lucci

Helmut Huber and Susan Lucci in 2017.Steve Zak Photography/Getty

The year before landing her big break as Erica Kane onAll My Childrenin 1970,Susan LucciwedHelmut Huber. The couple welcomed two children together, Andreas and Liza and was married for more than 50 years before Huber’s death in 2022 at the age of 84.

When asked if shewas ready to start dating againthe year after her longtime husband’s death, Lucci said: “No, I’m not ready … Everybody’s different, and I just miss him and he’s worth missing. He was really, really the love of my life.”

02of 12Cameron MathisonCameron and Vanessa Mathison in 2020.Paul Archuleta/GettyCameronandVanessa Mathisonwere married for more than 20 years before announcing their divorce in July 2024.“After 22 years of marriage, we have made the difficult decision to part ways,” the actor began in a statement shared to Instagram. “We enter this new chapter with deep love, kindness, and respect for each other. We hold gratitude in our hearts for the wonderful years we shared together.“The former couple share two children together,Leila and Lucas.

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Cameron Mathison

Cameron and Vanessa Mathison in 2020.Paul Archuleta/Getty

Paul Archuleta/Getty

CameronandVanessa Mathisonwere married for more than 20 years before announcing their divorce in July 2024.

“After 22 years of marriage, we have made the difficult decision to part ways,” the actor began in a statement shared to Instagram. “We enter this new chapter with deep love, kindness, and respect for each other. We hold gratitude in our hearts for the wonderful years we shared together.”

The former couple share two children together,Leila and Lucas.

03of 12Kelly Ripa & Mark ConsuelosKelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos.Ann Limongello/Disney General Entertainment Content via GettyKelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos' real life love story began at the same time as their onscreen love story, as the pair met in 1995 while Consuelos was auditioning forAll My Children.The actor was cast as Ripa’s love interest on the show and in 1996, they eloped in Las Vegas.Now, more than 25 years later, the two are the proud parents of three kids as well as cohosts onLive with Kelly and Mark.

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Kelly Ripa & Mark Consuelos

Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos.Ann Limongello/Disney General Entertainment Content via Getty

Ann Limongello/Disney General Entertainment Content via Getty

Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos' real life love story began at the same time as their onscreen love story, as the pair met in 1995 while Consuelos was auditioning forAll My Children.The actor was cast as Ripa’s love interest on the show and in 1996, they eloped in Las Vegas.

Now, more than 25 years later, the two are the proud parents of three kids as well as cohosts onLive with Kelly and Mark.

04of 12Debbi MorganJeffrey Winston and Debbi Morgan.John Nacion/GettyDebbi Morgan, who played Dr. Angie Baxter both on the original series and on the 2013 reboot, celebrated her 15th wedding anniversary with husbandJeffrey Winstonin July.

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Debbi Morgan

Jeffrey Winston and Debbi Morgan.John Nacion/Getty

John Nacion/Getty

Debbi Morgan, who played Dr. Angie Baxter both on the original series and on the 2013 reboot, celebrated her 15th wedding anniversary with husbandJeffrey Winstonin July.

05of 12Jacob YoungJacob Young and Christen Young.Christen Young/instagramJacob Young, who began his tenure onAMCin 2001 as J.R. Chandler, shares three kids, Luke, Molly and Grace, with his wife Christen. In 2023, when the couple celebrated their 16th wedding anniversary, they shared a tribute to the milestone in ajoint Instagram post, writing, “Growing with you and creating our beautiful family together is a blessing.”

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Jacob Young

Jacob Young and Christen Young.Christen Young/instagram

Christen Young/instagram

Jacob Young, who began his tenure onAMCin 2001 as J.R. Chandler, shares three kids, Luke, Molly and Grace, with his wife Christen. In 2023, when the couple celebrated their 16th wedding anniversary, they shared a tribute to the milestone in ajoint Instagram post, writing, “Growing with you and creating our beautiful family together is a blessing.”

06of 12Rebecca BudigMichael Benson and Rebecca Budig in 2022.Vivien Killilea/GettyRebecca Budigannounced she was engaged to Michael Bensonin early 2011 following her divorce fromBachelorstar Bob Guiney the previous year. The pair married in 2012 and later welcomed a daughter.

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Rebecca Budig

Michael Benson and Rebecca Budig in 2022.Vivien Killilea/Getty

Vivien Killilea/Getty

Rebecca Budigannounced she was engaged to Michael Bensonin early 2011 following her divorce fromBachelorstar Bob Guiney the previous year. The pair married in 2012 and later welcomed a daughter.

07of 12Thorsten KayeSusan Haskell and Thorsten Kaye in 2013.Gilbert Carrasquillo/FilmMagicThorsten Kaye, who played Zach Slater onAMC,shares two daughterswith his wife,One Live to Liveactress, Susan Haskell.When accepting his Daytime Emmy award forThe Bold and the Beautifulin 2024, Kaye shared a sweet shoutout to his wife and daughters.“I’ve got Marlowe and McKenna — being your dad is the greatest honor of my life,” before adding of his wife, “Susan, thank you for this beautiful kids and everything that you sacrificed did not go unnoticed. Thank you, honey, I love you.”

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Thorsten Kaye

Susan Haskell and Thorsten Kaye in 2013.Gilbert Carrasquillo/FilmMagic

Gilbert Carrasquillo/FilmMagic

Thorsten Kaye, who played Zach Slater onAMC,shares two daughterswith his wife,One Live to Liveactress, Susan Haskell.

When accepting his Daytime Emmy award forThe Bold and the Beautifulin 2024, Kaye shared a sweet shoutout to his wife and daughters.

“I’ve got Marlowe and McKenna — being your dad is the greatest honor of my life,” before adding of his wife, “Susan, thank you for this beautiful kids and everything that you sacrificed did not go unnoticed. Thank you, honey, I love you.”

08of 12Julia BarrRichard Hirschlag and Julia Barr in 1996.Vinnie Zuffante/GettyJulia Barr, who played Brooke English for decades onAMC, married Richard Hirschlag and welcomed one daughter, Allison, who would go on to have a brief stint on a soap opera of her own,Guiding Light.

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Julia Barr

Richard Hirschlag and Julia Barr in 1996.Vinnie Zuffante/Getty

Vinnie Zuffante/Getty

Julia Barr, who played Brooke English for decades onAMC, married Richard Hirschlag and welcomed one daughter, Allison, who would go on to have a brief stint on a soap opera of her own,Guiding Light.

09of 12Alexa HavinsAlexa Havins and Justin Bruening in 2018.Amanda Edwards/GettyAlexa Havins, who played Babe Carey Chandler onAll My Childrenfrom 2003-07, marriedAMCcostar Justin Bruening in 2005 and the two now share three children together, perSoap Opera Digest.

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Alexa Havins

Alexa Havins and Justin Bruening in 2018.Amanda Edwards/Getty

Amanda Edwards/Getty

Alexa Havins, who played Babe Carey Chandler onAll My Childrenfrom 2003-07, marriedAMCcostar Justin Bruening in 2005 and the two now share three children together, perSoap Opera Digest.

10of 12Michael E. KnightMichael E Knight and Catherine Hickland in 2003.Robin Platzer/FilmMagicMichael E. Knight married fellow soap actress Catherine Hickland in 1992. Though the pair divorced in 2006, perSoap Opera Digest, the two remained “close” friends.

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Michael E. Knight

Michael E Knight and Catherine Hickland in 2003.Robin Platzer/FilmMagic

Robin Platzer/FilmMagic

Michael E. Knight married fellow soap actress Catherine Hickland in 1992. Though the pair divorced in 2006, perSoap Opera Digest, the two remained “close” friends.

11of 12David CanaryDavid Canary and his Maureen with Rosie O’Donnell.Ron Galella/gettyThe late David Canary, who played Adam Chandler, wed Maureen Maroney (pictured at left, with Rosie O’Donnell) in 1982, perThe Washington Post. Despite his decades-long run onAMC, Canary lived a relatively quiet life, which he opened up about in a 1993 interview with the Associated Press.“At the risk of being misunderstood, I’m a real private person,” he told the AP. “I don’t make appearances. I don’t do fan magazine interviews. My wife and our two children live in a little town in Connecticut, where most of the people don’t watch the show and, if they do, don’t make a big deal out of it.”

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David Canary

David Canary and his Maureen with Rosie O’Donnell.Ron Galella/getty

Ron Galella/getty

The late David Canary, who played Adam Chandler, wed Maureen Maroney (pictured at left, with Rosie O’Donnell) in 1982, perThe Washington Post. Despite his decades-long run onAMC, Canary lived a relatively quiet life, which he opened up about in a 1993 interview with the Associated Press.

“At the risk of being misunderstood, I’m a real private person,” he told the AP. “I don’t make appearances. I don’t do fan magazine interviews. My wife and our two children live in a little town in Connecticut, where most of the people don’t watch the show and, if they do, don’t make a big deal out of it.”

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James Mitchell

James Mitchell and Albert Wolsky.getty (2)

The actor died at the age of 89 just weeks after appearing on theAMC40th anniversary episode.

source: people.com