The Public Divorce That Shaped Him
When Justin Hartley’s marriage to Selling Sunset star Chrishell Stause ended in 2019, it sparked an intense wave of public speculation. The abrupt nature of the divorce filing, combined with reality TV’s involvement, made it a tabloid favorite.
But Hartley refused to engage in drama. He stayed silent, dignified, and focused on healing. While the headlines spun, he rebuilt his private life—piece by piece.
“I learned that you can’t control what others say—but you can control your truth,” he reflected later.
Falling in Love with Sofia Pernas
Shortly after the divorce, Hartley reconnected with actress Sofia Pernas, whom he had met years earlier while working on The Young and the Restless. Their chemistry rekindled quickly—and quietly.
They married in 2021 in an intimate ceremony, far away from the paparazzi. Pernas, a Moroccan-American actress and multilingual talent, shares Hartley’s values: family, authenticity, privacy.
“She’s my calm in the chaos,” Hartley said. “We laugh a lot. And we trust each other completely.”
What He Learned About Love
Hartley is now candid about what past relationships taught him—not with bitterness, but with wisdom. He’s learned that compatibility isn’t just about passion or public image—it’s about shared priorities, emotional safety, and mutual growth.
He’s also become more private. His marriage with Sofia is largely shielded from the media. They occasionally share moments on Instagram, but the real substance of their bond is kept sacred.
“You don’t have to perform your love for the world,” he said. “You just have to live it well.”
Co-Parenting with Grace
Through it all, Hartley has remained a devoted father to his daughter Isabella, maintaining a respectful co-parenting relationship with his ex-wife, Lindsay Hartley.
He balances time with his new wife and daughter thoughtfully, ensuring that family remains the center of his world.
In love and in life, Justin Hartley has learned to move with grace—even when things fall apart.
