Are Jesse Lee Soffer and Tracy Spiridakos Dating? All About the “Chicago P.D”. Alums' Rumored Romance
Jesse Lee Soffer and Tracy Spiridakos appeared to go on a European vacation together in August 2024
Jesse Lee Soffer and Tracy Spiridakos may have found love off-screen.
Apart from starring on Dick Wolf's procedural drama Chicago P.D., the actors' work was further intertwined because their characters, Jay Halstead and Hailey Upton, were married. Although the on-screen couple's relationship fizzled, Soffer and Spiridakos have fueled dating rumors away from the cameras.
While the two haven't publicly confirmed or denied their relationship, fans have spotted them side-by-side over the years — even after their exits from the NBC series. Soffer left at the beginning of season 10 in 2022 and Spiridakos followed suit after season 11 concluded in 2024.
Most recently, the pair appeared to go on a European vacation together to Lisbon, Portugal, in August 2024. Afterward, they posted photos of the trip featuring the country's different sights and views, plus a few selfies of them.
"Europe is kinda cool 😘😘,” Soffer captioned his pictures.
Here's everything to know about Jesse Lee Soffer and Tracy Spiridakos' rumored relationship.
They worked together for five years on Chicago P.D.
When Spiridakos joined the Chicago P.D. cast during the second half of season 4 in 2017, Soffer was already a mainstay, having been part of the show since the pilot.
Over the next several installments, sparks began to fly between their characters Jay and Hailey after their highly-anticipated kiss in season 8, Spiridakos teased the changing dynamic on Instagram.
"Jay may or may not tell Hailey he loves her and she may or may not completely freak out and run out of her own apartment," she captioned a photo of them sitting on a stoop in April 2021.
A few episodes later, Hailey proposed to Jay and they went on to marry in the season 9 finale.
When Soffer eventually exited the show at the start of season 10 in 2022, with his character leaving the police department to return to the military, Jay and Hailey called it quits.
While it didn't work out on-screen, Soffer and Spiridakos' romance has reportedly continued after the cameras stopped rolling.
They often post each other on social media
Throughout their time on Chicago P.D., Soffer and Spiridakos kept their fans updated on their lives while filming episodes, sharing behind-the-scenes moments together.
Since wrapping up their respective storylines on the series, they have featured each other on their social media accounts several more times, including for special occasions.
"HAPPY BIRTHDAY @jesseleesoffer 🥳🥳🥳🥳," Spiridakos wrote alongside a selfie of them in 2024, a follow up of a similar post the year prior.
Soffer also gave her a sweet shout-out in 2023. "A huge happy birthday to this lady! Isn’t she the best?! 😎," he captioned his post.
Soffer and Spiridakos cheer each other on
After Soffer announced his departure from Chicago P.D., Spiridakos was among the first to express her gratitude toward him.
"I guess the word is out...Jesse, what can I say, you’re the absolute best," she wrote on Instagram in August 2022. "Thank you for your kindness, your guidance and your friendship."
Spiridakos continued, "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."
Though he left the drama as an actor, Soffer returned the following season to make his directorial debut in March 2023. He contributed a few episodes, including one for season 11, which Spiridakos helped promote.
"Tonight’s episode was directed by the one and only, our very own @jesseleesoffer 🥳🥳🥳!!" she captioned photos of Soffer in a director's chair in May 2024. "And you guys, it’s a realllllllly good one. You don’t want to miss it."
Around the same time, Spiridakos' final appearance on the NBC show happened and Soffer took a moment to celebrate her work.
"I got to watch Tracy’s last episode of Chicago PD (airing tonight) and she’s FANTASTIC in it! :) you should all go check it out!" he wrote.
They have teamed up for important causes
Over the years, Soffer and Spiridakos have hit the red carpet with their fellow Chicago P.D. cast members to interact with fans and talk about the show.
The two attended the One Day Chicago event in October 2017, and they continued the tradition the next year, posing together. In 2019, Soffer and Spiridakos mixed it up by attending NBCUniversal Upfront with LaRoyce Hawkins, who plays Kevin Atwater.
After the COVID-19 pandemic brought Hollywood to a standstill, there was a pause across movies and shows, including Chicago P.D. When the camera started rolling again in December 2020, Spiridakos shared a picture of her and Soffer getting back to work.
Fast forward, in August 2023, they joined other actors on the picket lines during the 2023 SAG-AFTRA strike. Soffer captioned his snaps, "Team, assemble!!" while Spiridakos simply wrote, "Union strong."
They vacationed in Europe together
As Chicago P.D. geared up for its latest season 12 to air on Sept. 25, alums Soffer and Spiridakos enjoyed the last days of summer with a trip to Portugal.
On Aug. 19, the actors uploaded similar pictures of their European vacation, starting with a selfie of them on a street.
"Lisbon, you’re a beauty ❤️," Spiridakos captioned her Instagram carousel.
The pair documented their travels, sharing photos of the scenery and excursions.
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