Jensen Ackles Nearly Dated His Wife’s Costar Instead?! What REALLY Happened?

Hold onto your hats, gossip hounds, because the love lives of your favorite stars are about to get even juicier! This tale involves a near miss, a case of mistaken matchmaking, and a whole lot of “Supernatural” charm. That’s right, we’re diving headfirst into the fairytale romance of Jensen Ackles and Danneel Ackles (formerly Harris), a couple that proves sometimes the best-laid plans go delightfully awry.

A Match Made…On Second Thought?
While Jensen and Danneel are now the epitome of Hollywood happily-ever-after, their journey to the altar wasn’t exactly a straight shot. Before the sparks flew, they navigated years of friendship, even co-starring in the 2007 rom-com “Ten Inch Hero.

” Little did they know, their love story was about to take a dramatic turn.

“We carpooled to set every day,” Jensen revealed during a “Supernatural” Q&A, his signature smirk sending fans into a frenzy. “And let me tell you, those conversations in the car? Pure magic.”

Danneel, never one to be outdone, spilled her side of the story at a fan convention. “I realized during those car rides that Jensen was the one,” she confessed, a mischievous glint in her eye. “There was even a scene where I went off-script and just kissed him! Couldn’t help myself.

But hold on, rewind! Before Danneel realized Jensen was her soulmate, she had another leading lady in mind for him: her “One Tree Hill” co-star, Sophia Bush.

Sophia’s Anti-Actor Pact: A Blessing in Disguise?
During an episode of the “Drama Queens” podcast, Danneel dropped the bombshell: “Sophia, I tried to set you up with Jensen! He’s really nice!”

Sophia, however, politely declined the offer. Her reason? A self-imposed ban on dating actors.

“I was learning my lessons the hard way,” Sophia explained, alluding to her tumultuous five-month marriage to “One Tree Hill” co-star Chad Michael Murray.

Rumors of infidelity and a messy public split had left Sophia wary of on-set romances. As she famously declared, “I’m gonna be more responsible with myself!”

Little did she know, her decision would pave the way for her best friend and Jensen to find their happily ever after. Talk about dodging a bullet…or, in this case, a Cupid’s arrow gone astray!

Playing Cupid: A “Supernatural” Love Connection
While Danneel’s matchmaking attempts for Sophia fell flat, she and Jensen found success elsewhere. In 2009, they played Cupid for their friends, orchestrating a meeting between “One Tree Hill” alum Hilarie Burton and Jensen’s “Supernatural” co-star, Jeffrey Dean Morgan.

The connection was instant. Jensen fondly recalled their first meeting during an episode of “Friday Night In With The Morgans”: “Jeffery pulled up on his Harley, looking like a total badass. Hilarie’s jaw practically hit the floor.”

The rest, as they say, is history. Jeffery and Hilarie tied the knot in 2019, with Jensen officiating the ceremony.

As for Sophia, she found love on her own terms, marrying entrepreneur Grant Hughes in 2022 (although they later divorced). Proving that sometimes, the best love stories are the ones we write ourselves.

So there you have it: a tale of near misses, second chances, and the undeniable power of love, all set against the backdrop of Hollywood glamour. Just another day in the wild world of celebrity romance, where Cupid clearly has a sense of humor…and impeccable timing.