In the world of Hollywood and showbiz, relationships and love stories can be as dramatic as the roles played on the screen. And in a delightful revelation on the Drama Queens podcast hosted by One Tree Hill alums Sophia Bush, Hilarie Burton, and Bethany Joy Lenz, Daneel Ackles dropped a surprising nugget about her husband, Jensen Ackles, and her friend Sophia Bush.
Daneel Ackles, who’s been in the entertainment industry for years, gave us a glimpse into the fascinating backstory. As it turns out, she had initially played matchmaker, attempting to set up Jensen and Sophia in the early days.
In the podcast, when asked about the greatest love of her life, Daneel didn’t hesitate one bit. “It has to be Jensen,” she declared. It’s a heartwarming statement that showcases the depth of their relationship.
Daneel went on to recount her earlier efforts to bring Jensen and Sophia together. She reminisced, “Actually, I was thinking about this the other day, Sophia, I tried to hook you up with Jensen. I don’t know why you said no, but thank you for saying no… Do you remember that? I was like, ‘You should go on a date with him. He’s really nice!’”
Sophia, with her trademark wit and charm, chimed in with her side of the story, offering insight into her response at the time. “Yeah, and then I remember being staunchly in a, like, ‘I’m-never-gonna-date-an-actor-again’ phase — LOL, I learn lessons the hard way,” she admitted with a laugh. “But I was like, ‘No! I’m gonna be more responsible with myself.’ And you know, he’s your perfect person, so we did good.”
It’s a testament to how life’s twists and turns can bring unexpected happiness and love. The fact that Sophia and Jensen eventually found their own paths and settled into their perfect partners is a heartwarming turn of events.
For those who might not know, Sophia Bush, best known for her role in One Tree Hill, had her own journey in the realm of relationships. She was previously married to fellow One Tree Hill alum Chad Michael Murray for a brief five months in 2005. Later, she married Grant Hughes in June 2022, but unfortunately, the marriage didn’t last. She filed for divorce from Grant in August of this year.
As fate would have it, Sophia is now making headlines for her budding romance with retired soccer player Ashlyn Harris, following both of their divorces. Life is full of surprises, and sometimes it takes a few unexpected detours to find the right path.
In the world of love, Hollywood-style, it’s clear that twists, turns, and serendipity play a big role. And thanks to Daneel’s matchmaking attempt, it led everyone to find their own happiness, proving that sometimes the best love stories aren’t scripted – they’re written by life itself.
