Before meeting each other, Winter was married to actress Allison Ford from 2001 to 2005 while Sánchez was married to Gary Stretch from 1998 to 2001. The couple subsequently crossed paths in 2005 and the rest is history. After getting married in 2008, Sánchez and Winter expanded their family with kids Sebella and Dylan.
The pair also continued to find success in their respective careers — but they weren’t in a rush to share the screen.
“It had to be the right thing and something fun and cute that was a family affair,” Winter told MediaVillage in 2019 about their Hallmark film A Taste of Summer. “And that’s what this was like. Our son and daughter could join us, so they were on set and able to be a part of the experience.”
Winter recalled learning new things about his wife.
“We had a blast but our process is very different. This was a lighthearted romantic comedy, so there was no point in us being all crazy serious,” he exclusively told Us Weekly at the time. “I goof around on set and have fun with everybody.”
He continued: “Roselyn was so serious. I was looking at her like, ‘Why do you look like you want to kill me? We’re working together, we’re supposed to be falling in love!’”
Sánchez, meanwhile, enjoyed starring in a movie about some friendly competition turning to love because it felt close to home.
“In real life, it’s just our personalities. We have game nights with our friends, and Eric is much more competitive than me when it comes to that kind of thing,” she told MediaVillage. “So, we do get into crazy banter and fight over that, but only because he gets crazy out of control. It’s always in fun.”
Over the years, Sánchez and Winter have continued to find ways to collaborate on new projects and support each other’s professional endeavors. Keep scrolling to relive their romance:
The duo met at a party but it took three more months before Winter asked Sánchez out. During an interview with InStyle, Sánchez and Winter recalled going for sushi before going away for the weekend for their second date.
2007
After two years of dating, Winter proposed to Sánchez on a midnight kayak ride in Puerto Rico, where she was born.
“I was petrified she would drop the ring,” he told InStyle about popping the question. “It never left the box. She accepted. I shut the box and told her she could see it again on land.”
2008
2012
Sánchez welcomed her and Winter’s first child, daughter Sebella.
“Welcome to the world beautiful Sebella Rose Winter! Mami and Daddy adore you! This joy is overwhelming. Thanks for all of the well wishes!” she wrote via X at the time.
2017
Their son, Dylan, was born two years later, with Sánchez telling People en Español, “After many years of dreaming about you, you came into our lives in perfect condition! We are all so happy with your arrival. Your sister Sebella Rose looks at you with indescribable tenderness. Thank you for choosing our family to start your life. We love you.”
“Thank God that we have human beings that dedicate their lives to be fertility doctors. They’re making miracles happen and they’re [helping] women like me who want to be moms so badly,” the actress said. “I think it’s a wonderful thing.”
Sánchez called the process “pretty intense and pretty brutal” before revealing she lost daughter Sebella’s twin “very early on.” She subsequently went through more than six rounds of treatment before getting pregnant with Dylan.
2017
2022
2024
Winter celebrated his and Sánchez’s anniversary, writing via Instagram, “16 yrs ago I asked you to marry me, and I can honestly say these have been the best years of my life! 19 yrs together and counting, and I’m excited for the memories we will continue to make. Te amo mucho and 🥂 to the life we continue to build together. Happy Anniversary @roselyn_sanchez ❤️.”
