Gabriela Dawson and Sylvie Brett were roommates and partners on “Chicago Fire,” but it seems as though the actors playing them were pretty chummy, too. Exhibit A: Kara Killmer’s Instagram.
As fans of the “One Chicago” franchise will know, it’s been a hot minute since Monica Raymund announced that she was leaving “Chicago Fire.” However, her time on the show pre-exit was well-documented. In particular, her on-screen ambulance partner Killmer shared a ton of snaps of their antics behind the scenes. From “Formation”-inspired pics alongside on-screen fire chief Eamonn Walker to gushy posts about the real-life paramedic who inspired Raymund’s character and even a funny video of Raymund embracing her inner Hermione Granger on set, it was pretty clear that they enjoyed spending time together in between takes.
Of course, Raymund ended up leaving the show after just three seasons alongside Killmer. Even then, though, Killmer made a point of giving her former co-star her flowers. Two months after the OG announced her departure, Killmer took to Instagram yet again to send a sweet birthday message to her former co-star. “What are we going to do today, Brain? … Celebrate Monica Raymund!” she wrote alongside a pic of her with her arm around the birthday girl.
It’s possible Kara and Monica drifted apart post-Chicago Fire
Those who have followed her career know that she has always spoken with sincerity about gratitude, balance, and personal growth. Motherhood, with all its challenges and joys, aligns closely with those values. It is a journey that requires patience, vulnerability, and a willingness to embrace the unknown—qualities she has consistently demonstrated both on and off screen. In many ways, this new role may be the most demanding and rewarding one she has ever taken on.
Fans around the world have responded with warmth and enthusiasm, sharing messages of support and congratulations. There is a unique kind of happiness in seeing someone who has given so much emotional energy through storytelling now receive something so deeply personal in return. The joy feels shared, as if audiences who once rooted for her fictional happiness are now celebrating a real-life moment that carries even greater meaning.
Professionally, the arrival of her first child does not signal an ending, but rather a pause filled with purpose. Many actresses have spoken about how motherhood reshapes their perspectives, often deepening their empathy and creative instincts. When Killmer eventually returns to acting, she may bring with her new emotional layers informed by lived experience. If her past performances are any indication, that evolution will only enrich her future work.
At its heart, this moment is not about headlines or public attention. It is about family, love, and the quiet wonder of beginning something entirely new. After years of watching happy endings unfold on screen, Kara Killmer is now living one of her own—unscripted, deeply human, and filled with promise. As she steps into this next phase of life, fans can do what they have always done best: cheer her on. Whether or not she is in the spotlight, this chapter stands as a reminder that the most meaningful stories are often the ones lived beyond the camera, where joy is real, endings become beginnings, and love takes center stage.
