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Chicago Med star Torrey DeVitto's famous ex-husband revealed

The actress' former husband had a leading role in The Vampire Diaries

Close up of Torrey DeVitto smiling at the Dolby Theatre on March 19, 2016
Megan Bull
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Torrey DeVitto was married to fellow actor Paul Wesley from 2011 to 2013. After meeting on the set of Killer Movie in 2007, the couple embarked on a four-year romance before tying the knot in a private ceremony held in New York. Keep reading for all the details on their relationship, plus why they decided to part ways after two years of marriage…

While Torrey and Paul remained tight-lipped about the early days of their romance, the couple were regularly spotted courtside at basketball games, as well as enjoying coffee dates in New York. Their wedding was kept top secret, with the news of their marriage breaking in April 2011. 

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Months later, it was announced that Torrey would be joining season three of The Vampire Diaries. Cast as Dr. Meredith Fell, the recurring role had Torrey acting opposite her husband, who portrayed Stefan Salvadore, in several scenes. 

During a 2012 interview with Entertainment Weekly, Torrey revealed what it was like working with her husband. "I think he's such an excellent actor, and I don't just think I'm being biased," she said.

The Cast of the Vampire Diaries, including Torrey and Paul, arrives at Entertainment Weekly's Comic-Con celebration at Float at Hard Rock Hotel San Diego on July 14, 2012© Getty
Torrey joined the cast of The Vampire Diaries in 2011, acting alongside Paul

After co-starring in The Vampire Diaries, Torrey and Paul also carried out press for the show, and in 2013 they appeared together at Bloodlines Con Brazil. Joining Matthew Davis and Nathaniel Buzolic on stage for a live Q&A, Paul had fans in hysterics after he made some romantic comments about Torrey. 

Speaking about one of the show's major season four storylines, he admitted: "I didn't tell anybody, I didn't even tell Ian [Somerhalder] or Nina [Dobrev], it was like a big secret. I told Torrey. I tell Torrey everything. I love you, Torrey." 

However, in July 2013 it was later revealed that the couple had decided to divorce after two years of marriage, with one of Paul's reps confirming the news to People. The official comment stated that "Paul and Torrey have decided to amicably split. They will continue to remain good friends." 

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