In the very first episode, Kate met Toby Damon (Chris Sullivan).

However, subsequent seasons foreshadowed their divorce, and they ultimately split in the final season.

Kate then started dating Philip (Chris Geere), who would become her second husband.

Chrissy Metz smiling red dress

This series-spanning saga is sure to make fans wonder: isthe actor behind Katemarried in real life?

Well, Metz was indeed married at one point.

According toRadar Online, shetied the knot with writer Martyn Eadenin early 2008.

Chrissy Metz and Bradley Collins smiling

Their divorce was finalized at the end of 2015.

“I really pulled from a previous marriage,” Metz toldPeoplein 2022.

And so there’s a lot of parallels in Kate and Toby as my former relationship goes too."

It was also in 2020 that Metz started seeing musician and author Bradley Collins.

After three years together, Metz and Collins announced their breakup onInstagramin October 2023.

Notably, the pair co-authored a Christian children’s book in 2023, teaming with illustrator Lisa Fields.

In general, Metz seems to have a pretty positive perspective when it comes to breakups.

“I’m friendly with everybody that I’ve dated,” the actor-singer toldIn Touch Weeklyin November 2023.

It can be very positive."