You’ve probably seen them on a red carpet looking effortlessly cool—him with that laid-back indie actor vibe and her with the kind of fashion sense that makes every "Best Dressed" list. But honestly, the Bryan Greenberg and Jamie Chung story isn't just about two pretty people who happened to find each other in Hollywood. It’s actually a lot messier, more intentional, and more relatable than the Instagram filters let on.
They’ve been together for over a decade now. That’s a lifetime in Los Angeles years. While other couples are announcing "conscious uncouplings" every other Tuesday, these two are out here surviving wildfires, raising twins, and navigating the weird, high-pressure world of professional acting without losing their minds.
The Poolside "Almost" and a Two-Week Breakup
Most people think it was love at first sight. It wasn't. Not exactly.
They actually met years before they started dating, poolside at a Nylon magazine party. Bryan remembers seeing Jamie and thinking she was awesome, but the timing was trash. He was stuck in a relationship he wasn't happy in, and she was freshly single. They didn't see each other again for almost five years.
When they finally reconnected in New York, it still wasn't a smooth ride. Jamie has been pretty vocal about the fact that early on, Bryan actually broke up with her for two weeks. She even deleted his number! Heartbroken and ready to move on, she didn't expect him to come crawling back, but he did.
Basically, they had to fail a few times before they got it right in 2012.
Bryan Greenberg and Jamie Chung: A Marriage Built on "Staying Curious"
By the time they got engaged in late 2013, the world was watching. He proposed in San Francisco, her hometown, over the holidays. It was a total surprise.
Then came the wedding. If you’re looking for the ultimate "cool couple" nuptials, this was it. They got married on Halloween in 2015 at El Capitan Canyon in Santa Barbara. It wasn't a spooky-themed wedding, but they did throw a massive costume party the night before. Bryan went as Marty McFly and Jamie went as a character from Troop Beverly Hills.
The actual ceremony was elegant and eco-friendly, but that contrast—the fun, goofy costume party followed by a serious commitment—sorta defines their whole vibe.
Why they actually last
Jamie recently shared that "staying curious" is the secret sauce. It sounds like one of those things you’d see on a Pinterest board, but she means it literally. After ten years, you aren't married to the same person you started with. People change. Careers shift.
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Bryan is 47 now, and Jamie is 42. They’ve grown up together. They’ve moved from being the "it" stars of One Tree Hill and The Real World to seasoned pros with deep resumes. Bryan recently joined the cast of the Suits spinoff, Suits LA, and Jamie has been crushing it in everything from Lovecraft Country to Dexter: New Blood.
They don't compete. That’s the big thing. In an industry where ego usually kills relationships, they seem to actually like each other’s success.
The Surrogacy Decision and the "Career Terror"
In October 2021, they shocked everyone. They hadn't announced they were expecting, but suddenly, Bryan posted a video of two tiny infants on his chest with the caption, "Double the trouble."
Twin boys.
But it was the conversation after the birth that really got people talking. Jamie was incredibly brave and transparent about why they chose surrogacy. She admitted she was "terrified" of what pregnancy would do to her career.
"In my industry, it feels like you're easily forgotten if you don't work within the next month of your last job," she told Today Parents.
She worked her whole life to get where she is and didn't want to feel resentful. It was a "compromise" they made as a couple. Some people judged them for it, which is wild, but Jamie stood her ground. She wanted to protect her mental health and her livelihood.
Parenting in the thick of it
Raising twins isn't a walk in the park. They’ve dealt with the NICU, the "terrible twos," and the constant exhaustion of being working parents. They even took the kids to Turks & Caicos recently to celebrate their fourth birthday, only to admit that by 8:00 PM every night, everyone—parents included—was completely knocked out.
Surviving the 2025 Los Angeles Wildfires
The last year hasn't been all vacations and red carpets. In January 2025, a massive wildfire in Southern California destroyed their home.
Imagine losing everything you’ve spent years building. Jamie had spent three years remodeling that house. It was their sanctuary. Thankfully, they and the twins were safe, but the emotional toll was huge. Jamie admitted the experience "almost broke" her.
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As of early 2026, they are officially in the rebuilding phase. They’ve been working with a design team called Studio Murnane to recreate a home that fits their new life as a family of four. It’s a massive project, but seeing them walk through digital renderings of the new floor plans with their boys shows just how resilient they are.
Actionable Insights for Your Own Relationships
You don't have to be a Hollywood star to take a page out of their book. Here’s what actually works in the Greenberg-Chung household:
- Prioritize Individual Growth: They give each other space. Jamie goes on girls' trips; Bryan does his guy trips. You can't be a good partner if you've lost yourself.
- Acknowledge the Change: Stop expecting your partner to be the person they were five years ago. Stay curious about who they are today.
- Communication is Mandatory: From raising a dog (their mini-schnauzer, Ewok) to navigating the NICU, they treat everything as a team effort.
- Don't Fear the "Non-Traditional": Whether it's surrogacy or a Halloween wedding, do what works for your family, not what society expects.
The story of Bryan Greenberg and Jamie Chung is still being written, but right now, it’s a masterclass in how to stay grounded when the world—or a wildfire—is trying to pull the rug out from under you. They’re rebuilding their home, raising their boys, and somehow keeping that spark alive.
To keep up with their latest projects, you can catch Bryan in the upcoming Suits LA or follow Jamie’s architectural journey as she rebuilds their family home through 2026.