Marina Squerciati, Chicago P.D.’s Kim Burgess, has become a fan favorite not just for her on-screen grit but for her off-screen warmth, lighting up 2024-2025 with memorable events. In August 2024, Marina left the Season 12 set at 4:30 a.m. to attend Chicago Med alum Torrey DeVitto’s glamping bachelorette party in Tonica, Illinois.
The weekend, filled with s’mores, yoga, and biking, celebrated DeVitto’s engagement to Jared LaPine. Marina’s Instagram posts—kissing Torrey’s baby bump, crafting with bridesmaids—drew fan cheers, with comments like “Burgess would approve this squad!” Her role as a bridesmaid at Torrey’s September wedding deepened One Chicago nostalgia.
In April 2025, Marina sparked joy again, reuniting with former P.D. stars Tracy Spiridakos (Hailey Upton) and Jesse Lee Soffer (Jay Halstead) in Budapest. Her Instagram Stories, showing goofy poses with Tracy and a rare snap with Jesse, dubbed “iconic” by fans, fueled “Upstead” and “Burzek” buzz. X posts exploded, one fan noting, “Marina’s out here healing the fandom!” Despite her newborn and filming demands, Marina’s energy—joking about her kids avoiding Soffer’s—showed her knack for balancing motherhood and stardom.
These moments matter because Marina embodies P.D.’s heart. Her Burgess faces Season 12’s wedding plans with Ruzek, mirroring Marina’s real-life joy at friends’ milestones. Fans connect her loyalty—to Torrey, Tracy, or Jesse—with Burgess’ devotion, amplifying the show’s emotional pull. Whether driving three hours post-shoot or flying transatlantic, Marina’s adventures remind us why Chicago P.D.’s cast feels like family, both on and off the precinct’s beat.
