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Ryan McPartlin’s newest Hallmark movie is here! As you watch A Typical Vermont Christmaspremiering on July 20 as part of the network’s annual Christmas in July event, you might be wondering if the Hallmark hunk is married in real life. Who is Ryan McPartlin’s wife? Here’s everything you need to know about the actor’s wife and marriage.

Who is Ryan McPartlin’s wife?

Ryan McPartlin has had viewers swooning since he played the lead role of Hank Bennett in the cancelled soap Passions. Nowadays he steals hearts on Hallmark Channel in movies like Chance of romance, A timeless Christmas and his latest film, A Typical Vermont ChristmasIt turns out that the actor’s real-life love story is just as romantic as the stories he stars in.

Ryan has been married to his college sweetheart, Danielle McPartlin, since 2002. The couple met in the mid-’90s while attending the University of Illinois, where Ryan played on the football team. They have two sons together, Wyatt and Dylan.

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Danielle has also ventured into acting, appearing on the teen show Luck and the horror movie CentipedeToday she is a devoted mother, as well as the co-founder and CEO of Plate Therapy, a meal prep company she and Ryan founded in 2015. Plate Therapy’s meals are made with responsibly sourced ingredients and are designed to promote a healthy lifestyle. The company offers a variety of meal plans, including dairy-free, gluten-free, and soy-free options.

On PassionsMcPartlin (here with co-star Christopher Douglas) regularly found himself in dangerous (and shirtless) situations!

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The couple and their kids are huge football fans, with a special passion for the Kansas City Chiefs. Ryan frequently shares photos of the family attending Chiefs games, and they’re even friends with the Hunt family, the team’s owners. “What a way to kick off the NFL season with the greatest family in football honoring the @chiefs as SBLVII Champions 🏈 🏆& celebrating the legacy of their beloved Norma Hunt❤️💛,” Ryan captioned a September 2023 video of his family and the Hunts watching a Chiefs game from the sidelines. “Thank you Hunts for always making us a part of your Chiefs family 🙏🏻 It’s always special to spend time in KC & see how far your impact reaches beyond the field!” Ryan also coaches their oldest son Dylan’s soccer team, the Santa Clarita Wildcats. Their youngest son, Wyatt, also plays football at Sierra Canyon High School.

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The Hallmark star isn’t shy when it comes to showing his love for his wife on social media. On Mother’s Day, he penned a cheeky tribute to Danielle, along with a photo of her and the boys: “Don’t know how we got so lucky but for everything you do I swear we’ll try to be home in time for dinner, get our stuff down the stairs and unload the dishwasher!!! 😘.”

In November 2023, Ryan sent Danielle a sweet message on her birthday. “When we started dating (back in the 90’s) I quickly realized @daniellemcpartlin wasn’t just my favorite person… she was everyone’s favorite person 🤗 & I should share her with tons of her friends 🎉,” he wrote alongside a montage of photos and videos of her. “Happy Birthday @daniellemcpartlin, the hardest working woman in LA & always my favorite person!!! ❤️🎂.”