It is funny how the internet works. One minute you're watching a wholesome episode of When Calls the Heart, and the next you're spiraling down a rabbit hole trying to figure out if Mike Hickam is actually off the market in real life. Honestly, the rumors about the cast have been flying for years.
People always want to know: is Ben Rosenbaum married?
The short answer? Yes. He is.
But the details of how it happened—and who he’s with—actually feel like something straight out of a Hallmark script. For a long time, Ben was the king of keeping things low-key. He’d post a photo of a dog or a landscape, and fans would squint at the reflections in his sunglasses trying to see who was holding the camera.
The Surprise Wedding No One Saw Coming
In June 2025, the mystery finally ended. Ben Rosenbaum married his longtime co-star and "When Calls the Heart" lead, Erin Krakow.
They didn't do the big, bloated Hollywood wedding with a million paparazzi. Instead, they basically broke the Hearties corner of the internet by dropping a joint Instagram post on June 23, 2025. The caption was just a simple infinity symbol: ♾️.
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It was a total "if you know, you know" moment.
The photos showed them in a romantic outdoor setting. Erin was wearing a stunning, short-sleeved satin gown with a long tulle veil. Ben looked sharp but relaxed in a brown double-breasted suit. They looked happy. Like, really happy. It wasn't a promotional stunt for Season 12 or 13; it was the real deal.
A Secret Romance Years in the Making
If you feel like you missed the memo on them even dating, don't worry. You aren't alone. They were the masters of the "soft launch."
For years, fans suspected something was up. The chemistry was there, and they were always in the background of each other’s social media posts. The biggest clue came back in January 2023 when they adopted a dog together named Willoughby. You don't usually co-parent a rescue pup with a "just a friend" colleague.
They didn't even officially confirm they were a couple until Valentine’s Day in 2024. Ben posted a screenshot of his phone's lock screen—which was a photo of Erin and the dog—and said it was the first thing he saw when he woke up. Kind of confirms the status, right?
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Life as a Married Couple in 2026
Since the wedding, life has moved fast for the Rosenbaums. If you haven't checked their socials lately, there’s even bigger news than the marriage.
In late 2025, Ben and Erin announced they are expecting their first child.
They shared a photo of themselves holding up a strip of sonogram pictures, and of course, Willoughby was involved, wearing a shirt that said "big brother." As of January 2026, they are officially in "baby prep" mode while continuing to work on the show.
It’s a bit of a trip for fans because their characters, Mike Hickam and Elizabeth Thornton, aren't a couple on screen. In the show, Mike is married to Mei Sou. It creates this weird parallel universe where you have to remember who is married to whom once the cameras stop rolling.
Real-Life Connections on Set
They aren't the only ones, either. The When Calls the Heart set is basically a matchmaking service at this point.
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- Kevin McGarry and Kayla Wallace (Nathan and Fiona) also got married in 2024.
- Ben and Erin followed suit in 2025.
- Both couples are actually expecting babies in 2026.
There must be something in the water in Hope Valley.
What This Means for the Fans
Basically, if you were holding out hope for a real-life romance between Erin Krakow and some of her other on-screen interests, those ships have officially sailed. Ben Rosenbaum is the guy.
They still value their privacy, which is probably why they last so long in an industry that eats relationships for breakfast. They share the big milestones—the wedding, the pregnancy, the dog's "gotcha day"—but they keep the day-to-day grit to themselves.
If you want to keep up with them, the best way is to follow their official Instagram accounts, as they tend to bypass traditional PR statements and just talk directly to the "Hearties." Just look for the dog; usually, if Willoughby is in the photo, the other person isn't far behind.
Next Steps for Fans:
Check out Erin Krakow’s Instagram for the latest updates on her pregnancy journey, or keep an eye on Ben’s posts for his ongoing charity work with Walk MS, which he frequently promotes alongside his life as a new husband.