In the sweeping landscape of Taylor Sheridan’s Yellowstone prequel, 1923, the Dutton family faces prohibition, drought, and the early stages of the Great Depression. Yet, amid the grit and survival, it is the profound connection between the characters—most notably the electric bond between Spencer and Alexandra—that has captivated audiences. While the on-screen chemistry is undeniable, the real-life love stories of the cast are equally compelling, ranging from decades-long Hollywood marriages to private modern romances.

At the heart of the series are the legendary Harrison Ford and Helen Mirren, who portray the anchors of the Dutton ranch, Jacob and Cara. Their real-life partnerships mirror the stability they bring to the screen. Harrison Ford has been happily married to Ally McBeal star Calista Flockhart since 2010. Their relationship, which began in 2002, has famously defied the skepticism often aimed at their 22-year age gap. Ford, who has four children from two previous marriages, also adopted Flockhart’s son, Liam, cementing a family bond that has lasted over two decades.

Similarly, Helen Mirren has enjoyed a rare Hollywood success story with her husband, the acclaimed director Taylor Hackford. Married since 1997 after eleven years of dating, Mirren has often spoken about their “forever” commitment. While Hackford brought children from previous marriages into the union, Mirren has been refreshingly open about her own choice not to have children, emphasizing that her fulfillment comes from her career and her enduring partnership.

The younger generation of the cast brings a different flavor of romance to the spotlight. Brandon Sklenar, whose portrayal of the war-weary Spencer Dutton has made him a breakout star, is notoriously protective of his personal life. He has been dating Courtney Salviolo since 2022, but the couple largely shuns the public eye. Sklenar, a self-described “homebody,” admitted that the long filming schedules in Africa were emotionally taxing primarily because they kept him away from his partner and his home.

His on-screen counterpart, Julia Schlaepfer, remains single, though she has frequently praised the “instant bond” she shared with Sklenar. Interestingly, the two never had a formal chemistry read; their connection was a stroke of luck that Taylor Sheridan and his casting directors correctly gambled on. Schlaepfer’s admiration for their natural rapport has led many fans to wonder if life might eventually imitate art, though for now, she remains focused on the show’s success.

Not all romances on set are quite so harmonious, however. Jerome Flynn, who plays Banner Creighton, currently appears to be single following a famously messy on-and-off relationship with Game of Thrones co-star Lena Headey. Meanwhile, Sebastian Roché, the actor behind the controversial Father Renaud, has navigated the complexities of a long-distance marriage with actress Alicia Hannah-Kim. With both stars working on high-profile projects—Roché on 1923 and Hannah-Kim on Cobra Kai—the couple joked about being “FaceTime married” after nearly missing their tenth anniversary due to their demanding schedules.

From the steadfast devotion of industry veterans to the quiet, guarded lives of its rising stars, the cast of 1923 proves that while the Duttons may be fighting for their land on screen, their real-life counterparts are finding their own versions of resilience in the world of modern love. As the series continues to unfold, the personal lives of these actors offer a fascinating look at the humans behind the history.