If you still think of Daryl Sabara as the little kid with the curly hair from Spy Kids, you’re about a decade behind. Honestly, most people are. But for Meghan Trainor, he’s the "nicest guy in the world" who turned her into a total sap.
Their relationship isn’t your typical Hollywood "met-at-a-party-and-divorced-three-months-later" story. It’s actually kind of weirdly wholesome.
The First Time They Met (Which Wasn’t the First Date)
Back in 2014, before "All About That Bass" was playing in every grocery store in America, Meghan was just a songwriter trying to make it. She was at a house party. Daryl walked in.
Meghan actually recognized him immediately. She went up to him and, in her own words, kind of made a fool of herself. She asked, "Are you Spy Kids?" and then proceeded to tell everyone there that she was hanging out with Juni Cortez. He thought she was cute. She thought he was cool. Then? Nothing. They didn’t talk for two years.
The Chloë Grace Moretz Intervention
Fast forward to 2016. Meghan is now a global superstar, but her dating life is, well, not great. She basically begged her friend Chloë Grace Moretz to find her a "nice guy."
Chloë didn’t hesitate. She said, "I know the nicest guy ever. His name is Daryl."
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The first date was a double date with Chloë and her then-boyfriend Brooklyn Beckham. They went bowling and did karaoke. Imagine being Daryl Sabara, an actor who likes to sing, having to do karaoke in front of a Grammy winner on a first date. He chose Elton John’s "Your Song."
It worked. Meghan was so smitten she was screaming "I'm in love!" during tour rehearsals only a few weeks later.
The Proposal and the Birthday Wedding
Daryl didn’t wait long to make it permanent. In December 2017, the night before Meghan’s 24th birthday, he got down on one knee under a tunnel of Christmas lights at the Living Desert Zoo and Gardens in Palm Springs.
Exactly one year later—on December 22, 2018—they got married.
Here is the kicker: it was also her 25th birthday. They had the wedding in their backyard in Los Angeles. It wasn't some massive 500-person gala. It was 100 people, comfort food, and Meghan wore sneakers for the reception.
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- The Dress: A Berta gown for the ceremony.
- The Music: She walked down the aisle to a song she wrote for him called "Marry Me."
- The Honeymoon: They went to Bora Bora, but they brought Meghan’s entire family. A "familymoon."
Raising Riley and Barry
Parenthood changed the dynamic, but maybe not how you’d expect. Their first son, Riley, was born in February 2021. It wasn’t an easy start; he had breathing issues at birth and didn't cry immediately, which Meghan has described as terrifying.
He’s fine now, obviously. He even has his own signature glasses that Meghan says made her feel like he finally "recognized" her.
Then came Barry Bruce Trainor in July 2023.
By 2026, the boys have become a huge part of Meghan’s public identity. In fact, she recently revealed that both Riley (now 4 and a half) and Barry (now 2) are featured on her new album, Toy with Me, which is slated for an April 2026 release.
What’s Happening Now in 2026?
Things haven't slowed down. While Meghan is prepping for the Toy with Me era, Daryl has been making his own moves. In April 2025, the couple was spotted together on the set of Ryan Murphy’s new series, The Beauty. It’s a rare moment of them working together on screen—usually, Daryl’s "work" with Meghan involves him singing backup or helping her write songs in their home studio.
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They also had to deal with a bit of "mom group" drama recently. In early 2026, Daryl had to publicly defend their circle after some viral comments from Ashley Tisdale about "toxic" celebrity mom groups. His take? "No drama over here."
The Secrets to Why They Actually Last
People always ask how they stay so obsessed with each other. It’s been a decade since they met, and they still act like they’re on that first bowling date.
- The "No-Space" Rule: They spent almost every day together on her 2016 tour. If you can survive a tour bus for three months, you can survive a marriage.
- Total Integration: Daryl isn't just the husband; he’s a collaborator. He has vocals on almost every track of her Treat Myself album.
- Family First: Her brothers, Ryan and Justin, have lived with them for years. It’s a full house, and Daryl apparently loves the chaos.
Practical Steps for Fans
If you’re trying to keep up with the Sabara-Trainor household, here is the best way to do it without falling for tabloid junk:
- Watch the TikToks: Unlike most celebs who have a PR team run their socials, Meghan and Daryl actually post their own goofy videos. It’s where you’ll see the most "real" footage of the kids.
- Listen to the Lyrics: Meghan is a literalist. If she’s singing about a guy being obsessed with her or her "dear future husband" finally showing up, she’s talking about Daryl.
- Check the Credits: Look at the liner notes for the upcoming 2026 album. Seeing the kids' names in the credits is going to be a major milestone for the family.
The takeaway here is pretty simple. Meghan Trainor and Daryl Sabara aren't trying to be a "power couple." They’re just two people who really, really like doing puzzles and hanging out with their kids in the backyard. In an industry built on breakups, that’s actually the most radical thing they could do.