Behind the screen: The real-life romances of the We Were Liars cast

Prime Video’s We Were Liars may be brimming with forbidden love and emotional twists, but off screen, the cast’s real-life relationships are refreshingly down-to-earth—or at least a little less dramatic. From secretive stars to surprise engagements and decades-long marriages, here’s a closer look at the romantic lives of the ensemble behind the summer’s buzziest mystery series.

Emily Alyn Lind: Keeping it private but relatable

In We Were Liars, Emily Alyn Lind plays Cadence “Cady” Sinclair, the emotional heart of the show whose romance with Gat is intense, conflicted, and, at times, toxic. In real life, however, Lind is much more tight-lipped when it comes to matters of the heart.

Though she hasn’t publicly confirmed any romantic partnerships, she gave fans a glimpse into her own dating experiences during a press interview in June 2025. “It just felt like I was being gaslit by Gat most of the time,” she joked while discussing her character’s dynamic with Maheshwari’s. “I’m like, ‘This is basically like every toxic relationship I’ve ever been in!’”

Whether it was just a candid joke or a nod to past heartbreaks, Lind’s comment was refreshingly relatable—and added a layer of authenticity to the way she portrayed Cady’s complicated emotions onscreen.

Shubham Maheshwari: Mystery man on and off screen

As Gatwick “Gat” Patil, Shubham Maheshwari plays the philosophical outsider who captures Cady’s heart—only to tear it apart in unexpected ways. The show hinges on the emotional tension between them, but Maheshwari himself has managed to stay impressively under the radar when it comes to his real-life romantic status.

With just a handful of posts on his Instagram—mostly promotional content for We Were Liars—Maheshwari seems determined to let his work speak louder than any rumors. There are no hints of a partner, past or present, and no red carpet declarations. In a way, that enigma only adds to his on-screen mystique. Like Gat, Maheshwari keeps things close to the chest, drawing curiosity with his low-key public persona.

Caitlin Fitzgerald and Aidan Turner: A pandemic wedding and quiet bliss

While Cady’s mother Penny Sinclair navigates divorce in the series, Caitlin Fitzgerald’s real-life love story is far more stable—and just as cinematic. The actress is married to Poldark star Aidan Turner, whom she met on the set of The Man Who Killed Hitler and Then The Bigfoot in 2018.

The two didn’t start dating until 2019 and tied the knot during the pandemic in an ultra-private ceremony. “There were six people but no family and a couple of friends that were in Italy already,” Turner revealed in a 2022 interview with Virgin Radio.

The couple welcomed a son in 2022, and though they’ve kept his name out of the public eye, Turner occasionally shares snippets of their family dynamic. In a 2024 interview, he noted their conscious choice to take turns accepting roles away from home, saying, “Since the birth of our son, my wife and I have agreed that only one of us will take a job away from home at any given time.”

Candice King and Steven Krueger: From co-stars to soulmates

Candice King, who plays the vibrant yet troubled Bess Sinclair, is enjoying a real-life romance that feels straight out of a rom-com. The Vampire Diaries alum announced in May 2025 that she was engaged to actor Steven Krueger—her former co-star from the Vampire Diaries spin-off The Originals.

In a heartfelt Instagram post celebrating her 38th birthday, King shared the news: “A couple of weeks ago @stevenakrueger gave me the best gift of all when he asked me to marry him.”The couple took their time going public, first hinting at their romance in a year-end video in 2023 that showed the two kissing. Krueger explained the careful pacing in an interview, noting, “She has kids, so we wanted to make sure they were ready.” King shares two daughters with her ex-husband, musician Joe King.

Though the couple is taking a relaxed approach to wedding planning, they’re already deep in discussion about the vibe. “We are really debating if we want a big, traditional, fancy wedding or if we do a smaller thing with family and friends somewhere exotic,” Krueger said.

David Morse and Susan Wheeler Duff: Four decades of love and counting

Among the cast, no relationship has stood the test of time quite like David Morse’s. The veteran actor, who portrays patriarch Harris Sinclair, has been married to fellow actor Susan Wheeler Duff since 1982. Their love story began in the 1970s as members of the Circle Repertory Company in New York City, and it’s been going strong ever since.

In a 2024 interview, Morse praised his wife for being the glue that held their family together through decades of demanding film schedules and parenting. “She is the one who made our family work. We’re healthy because of her. We’re blessed because of her,” he said.

The pair even hit the road together in 2021 in a custom RV, traveling the U.S. during the pandemic. And in 2024, they took the stage together for a benefit performance of A.R. Gurney’s Love Letters, proving their creative connection is still thriving.

Love behind the lies

While We Were Liars dives deep into the messiness of young love, betrayal, and loss, the real-life relationships of its cast reflect a wide spectrum—from carefully guarded privacy to public declarations of devotion. Whether newly engaged or decades into a marriage, these actors bring a wealth of personal experience to their roles, making their on-screen portrayals of love all the more layered and authentic.

As the show continues to unravel the secrets of the Sinclair family, fans can take comfort in knowing that behind the suspenseful drama lies a cast full of genuine connection—and, in some cases, real-life happy endings.