Their on-screen tension is electric, but their off-screen love story is what truly steals hearts.
While Tracker follows Colter Shaw’s emotionally solitary journey across the country, the real-life story of its leading man, Justin Hartley, is quite the opposite. The CBS star shares his life—and now screen time—with his wife, Sofia Pernas, in one of the most charming real-life love stories currently gracing television.
💕 From Co-Stars to Soulmates
Justin and Sofia first met back in 2015 while working together on The Young and the Restless. Though romance didn’t bloom immediately, fate had other plans. After reconnecting years later, the pair got married in 2021 and have been inseparable since.
Now, their paths cross again—this time in Tracker, where Sofia plays Billie Matalon, Colter’s rival tracker and former flame. The casting isn’t just convenient—it’s brilliant. Their scenes together sizzle with unspoken history, sharp dialogue, and a push-pull energy that only two people who know each other deeply can portray.
🎬 Blurring the Line Between Script and Reality
Audiences have raved about the authentic chemistry between Colter and Billie—and there’s a good reason for it.
Justin Hartley told People:
“It’s really fun working with Sofia. We just get each other, and it makes the scenes flow so naturally.”
Sofia agrees, calling Justin her “best friend” and saying that sharing the screen allows them to support each other artistically and emotionally. Despite portraying ex-lovers with unresolved tension, they’re solid in real life—and that stability gives their performances an added depth.
👪 Life Off-Camera: Grounded and Genuine
Off set, the Hartley-Pernas household is refreshingly down-to-earth. They enjoy simple pleasures: home-cooked meals, binge-watching true crime documentaries, and weekend hikes with their dog, Paisley. Justin also shares a close bond with his daughter, Isabella, from his previous marriage.
Fans often get glimpses of their life via social media—candid selfies, playful banter, and warm tributes that show they’re more than just a “Hollywood couple.” They’re partners, best friends, and collaborators in every sense.
🔥 From Fiction to Forever
On Tracker, Billie and Colter’s dynamic is filled with unfinished business, past hurt, and trust issues. Off-screen, it’s a story of reconnection, mutual respect, and laughter.
Their real-life love brings warmth to an otherwise emotionally rugged show. As Tracker continues to explore themes of isolation, trauma, and justice, the Hartley-Pernas duo quietly reminds us that love—both in real life and on screen—is worth holding onto.
Whether it’s in the middle of a tense chase or a heartfelt glance across a campfire, one thing’s for sure: their story is just getting started.
