The show's cast was young at the beginning, so romances developed quickly on set.Sophia BushAnd Chad Michael MurrayThe show's 2003 debut was the first time that they began to date. They were married in 2005, but they split after just five months.
She spoke out about her split with him in 2018, claiming that producers profited from the messy divorce.
"There wasn't enough space for self-reflection. It was like a TV commercial about it. They made a practice of taking advantage of people's personal lives," Bush explained on the "Armchair Expert" podcast at the time. Not just for me, but for my ex and other actors on the show. They would share as much as you do when you are close to people. They would share deeply personal events from their lives, and it would end up in stories. It was not OK."
Bush and costarsHilarie Burton? Joy LenzMany have spoken out about the producers on set, including many others. 2017 creatorMark SchwahnWasSexual misconduct charges brought upByOTHWriterAudrey Wauchope. She was quickly supported by the cast, which included 17 women from the dramaAlso, it was forwardWith accusations
Burton also spoke out about some specific claims, claiming that Schwahn had sexually harassed and abused her multiple times. She later realized that she was being "trained as bait" by the White Collar alum. Schwahn did not comment on the allegations.
The Hitcher actress also opened up about the atmosphere on set in June 2021.
"Unfortunately we didn't get to grow up on a set where people wanted to answer our questions or help us navigate any of the madness of the early aughts. It was madness. Bush described the experience on the "Chicks in the Office", a podcast that Bush hosted at the time. It was intense.
