Key Takeaways
- Jesse Lee Soffer is dating his “Chicago P.D.” co-star Tracy Spiridakos.
- Tracy is known for her roles in “Revolution” and “Majority Rules!.”
- Jesse previously dated “Chicago P.D.” co-star Sophia Bush and “Chicago Med” actress Torrey DeVitto.
Jesse Lee Soffer, an American actor and television director known for his role as Will Munson on “As the World Turns,” does not have a wife but is currently in a relationship with Tracy Spiridakos.
Soffer, 40, and Spiridakos, 36, who played Hailey Upton and Jay Halstead on “Chicago P.D.,” sparked dating rumors with their Instagram posts.
Spiridakos posted a collection of photos on Thursday, August 29, 2024, showing her and Soffer enjoying their time in Lisbon, Portugal.
The post began with a selfie of the couple smiling and featured additional shots of their sightseeing, including Spiridakos at a meal.
One Instagram user wrote:
Seeing you both in Lisbon just made our day! Your smiles are contagious, and it’s heartwarming to see you enjoying life. Keep spreading happiness wherever you go! 🌟
While the another wrote:
I love you both!!! You are a beautiful couple.. my favorite couple on and off stage!!! I wish you both much happiness!!!! @spiridakos and @jesseleesoffer 😍😍❤️👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
The same photo was shared by Soffer, who captioned it, “Europe is kinda cool 😘😘.”
On April 23, 2024, Spiridakos celebrated her former co-star and boyfriend’s 40th birthday on Instagram.
Soffer appeared in the series “Chicago P.D.” from the beginning until season 10, while Spiridakos joined in season 4 and left after season 11. By the ninth season, Upton and Halstead were a married couple.
She shared an Instagram photo of the two of them together on set and wrote:
I guess the word is out…Jesse, what can I say, you’re the absolute best. Thank you for your kindness, your guidance and your friendship. You’re the greatest onscreen husband a girl could ask for. I’ll miss being on set with you every day. I can’t wait to see what the world has in store for you next. #upsteadforever
Prior to his relationship with Jesse, Tracy got engaged to Jon Cor in 2012 after meeting him on the set of “The Boy She Met Online.” They later broke up, with no reasons disclosed by either Spiridakos or Jon.
Meet Tracy Spiridakos: Greek Heritage and Hollywood Success
Born on February 20, 1988, Tracy Spiridakos is a Canadian actress with a diverse portfolio of roles in both film and TV.
She is best known for her performances as Charlotte Matheson on the NBC series Revolution (2012-2014) and Detective Hailey Upton on the NBC police drama Chicago P.D. (2017-2024).
She was raised by Greek immigrant parents, George and Anastasia Spiridakos, in Winnipeg. She began acting in junior high and went on to study at the Actors Training Centre of Manitoba.
After Tracy was born, her Greek parents moved to Skala, Greece. She resided there until 9 years old before moving back to Canada in 1992.
It was in the year 2007, she landed her debut acting role with a small part on “Supernatural.”
She subsequently took on early roles in “Bionic Woman,” “The L Word,” “Hellcats,” “Goblin,” “Psych,” and “Being Human.”
Her career took off in 2009 with her first starring role as 15-year-old Becky Richards in the Canadian teletoon series Majority Rules!
In 2011, she appeared in a feature film with “Rise of the Planet of the Apes.”
She continued her career with roles in series like “Rags,” “Bates Motel,” “MacGyver,” “Chicago Med,” “Chicago Fire,” and “FBI,” among others.
She is set to star alongside Jonathan Rhys Meyers in the romantic comedy Byrd & the Bees, directed by Finola Hughes.
Aside from filming, Tracy likes to stay active through activities such as hiking, camping, and traveling.
Inside Jesse Lee Soffer’s Relationships With Sophia Bush And Torrey DeVitto
Sophia Bush
Jesse Lee Soffer and Sophia Bush, known for “Chicago Fire” and “Chicago P.D.,” attracted media attention in 2014 after their romance began.
The couple initially kept their romance private, but by August, it was revealed they were dating.
“They’ve [Sophia and Jesse] been secretly dating for over three months, but only their close friends knew,” a source revealed. “Jesse is super-sweet and they are really cute together.”
After almost a year together, Bush and Soffer split in November 2016. The separation was amicable, and they continued to be friends despite going their separate ways.
Torrey DeVitto
Following that, Jesse Lee Soffer began dating Torrey DeVitto, a fellow Chicago Med cast member, in August 2018.
They independently confirmed their romance with social media photos and enjoyed a trip to Scotland together in the same month.
In September 2018, Soffer openly confirmed his relationship with DeVitto, stating, “It’s great, it’s awesome.”
After dating for eight months, DeVitto and Soffer ended their relationship in May 2019.
Even after their breakup, they decided to continue their friendship.
In Case You Didn’t Know
- Jesse Lee Soffer is the son of his father, Stan Soffer, and his mother, Jill Soffer. He also has three half-sisters as well as a half-brother.
- His acting career began at age 6 when he landed a “Kix” cereal commercial and had his film debut when he was 8 years old in “Matinee.”
- Soffer graduated from The Gunnery in 2003, where he played soccer and made the all-star prep team. He later attended NYU.
