The Hallmark Channel’s Holiday Touchdown: A Chiefs Love Story brings football and romance together for the holiday season. But the on-screen sparks aren’t the only love stories worth celebrating. Let’s delve into the real-life partners and relationships of the cast.
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Hunter King and Chris Copier’s Engagement
Hunter King, who plays Chiefs superfan Alana Higman, found love on set, but not with her co-star. King is engaged to crew member Chris Copier. The couple met in 2022 while filming Give Me Your Eyes. Copier worked as the second-second assistant director on Holiday Touchdown. King announced her engagement in October 2024, calling it the “best day of my life.”
Tyler Hynes: Keeping Love Life Private
Tyler Hynes portrays Derrick, the Chiefs’ director of fan engagement, charming audiences with his on-screen romance. Off-screen, Hynes prefers privacy regarding his relationships. He has, however, shared glimpses into his ideal date, describing a preference for spontaneity and organic connections.
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Ed Begley Jr. and Rachelle Carson: An Environmental Power Couple
Ed Begley Jr., playing King’s grandfather, has been married to actress Rachelle Carson since 2000. The pair share a passion for environmentalism, evident in their reality series Living with Ed and web series On Begley Street. Carson is also an actress with credits including Better Call Saul and Cobra Kai.
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Mary Elizabeth McDonough and Don: A Private Love Story
Mary Elizabeth McDonough, known for The Waltons, married her husband, Don, in 2011. McDonough keeps her relationship relatively private, respecting Don’s preference for privacy. However, she occasionally shares heartfelt messages about him on social media.
Christine Ebersole and Bill Moloney: A Decades-Long Marriage
Christine Ebersole and musician-turned-artist Bill Moloney have been married since 1988. Their whirlwind romance led to a lasting partnership. Moloney’s artistic talents have evolved from music arranging to painting and collages. The couple has three adopted children.
Diedrich Bader and Dulcy Rogers: From On-Screen to Real-Life Love
Diedrich Bader and actress Dulcy Rogers met on a movie set in the early ’90s, playing a married couple. Their on-screen connection blossomed into a real-life relationship, culminating in marriage. They share two children.
Megyn Price and Edward Cotner: A Low-Key Family Life
Megyn Price, known for Rules of Engagement, married doctor Edward Cotner in 2001. They maintain a low public profile, prioritizing their family life. The couple has one daughter.
