A made for TV romance? Kevin McGarry and Kayla Wallace captured more than just the audience’s attention when they joined When Calls the Heart in 2019 — they also caught each other’s.
The actors began working together during season 6 of the Hallmark Channel series playing Nathan Grant and Fiona Miller, respectively. While their characters aren’t romantically involved, McGarry and Wallace sparked a real-life relationship off camera.
More than one year after fans met the duo on the TV show, McGarry confirmed via social media that he was dating the A Song for Christmas actress. “Photo evidence,” he captioned a series of Polaroid pictures with Wallace in November 2020.
One month later, the Once Upon a Prince actress gave fans another glimpse at her relationship with McGarry, sharing a one-of-a-kind gift of the duo hanging from her Christmas tree.
“The best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing loud for all to hear,” she wrote, quoting Elf. Wallace cozied up to the Canada native in a black-and-white photo that was made into a heart-shaped ornament.
The twosome continued to keep their romance somewhat under wraps throughout 2021. After celebrating Wallace’s 28th birthday together in late October 2021 — while wearing Anchorman costumes — the pair began sharing a few more moments with their fans.
The Undercover Cheerleader star called her boyfriend “the source of 99 percent of my laughter” on his birthday in March 2022.
That same month, the couple costarred in their first joint Hallmark Channel movie, Feeling Butterflies. They have since appeared as the co-leads in 2022’s My Grown-Up Christmas List.
“Check out this ⭐️@imkaylawallace’ss movie My Grown-Up Christmas List tomorrow night at 8/7c on @hallmarkchannel,” McGarry wrote via Instagram in July 2022 alongside a carousel of pictures of his love on set. “Glad she let me be in it with her. ❤️.”
The duo took their relationship to the next level in December 2022 when the Heartland alum proposed.
“Forever❤️,” Wallace and McGarry captioned an Instagram video announcing their engagement. In the clip, the lovebirds shared a kiss while the Killer Ending star showed off her diamond sparkler.
“Wishing our friends @imkaylawallace & @kevin_mcgarry_w a massive CONGRATULATIONS on their engagement!!!” Erin Krakow, who also stars on When Calls the Heart, wrote via social media after witnessing the magical moment. ” So happy for you both and thrilled we were all able to celebrate together in the big apple!”
Scroll down to see the Hallmark Channel couple’s love story from the beginning:
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When Calls the Heart’s Kevin McGarry and Kayla Wallace’s Relationship Timeline: From Costars to Engaged Couple
A made for TV romance? Kevin McGarry and Kayla Wallace captured more than just the audience’s attention when they joined When Calls the Heart in 2019 — they also caught each other’s.
The actors began working together during season 6 of the Hallmark Channel series playing Nathan Grant and Fiona Miller, respectively. While their characters aren’t romantically involved, McGarry and Wallace sparked a real-life relationship off camera.
More than one year after fans met the duo on the TV show, McGarry confirmed via social media that he was dating the A Song for Christmas actress. “Photo evidence,” he captioned a series of Polaroid pictures with Wallace in November 2020.
One month later, the Once Upon a Prince actress gave fans another glimpse at her relationship with McGarry, sharing a one-of-a-kind gift of the duo hanging from her Christmas tree.
“The best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing loud for all to hear,” she wrote, quoting Elf. Wallace cozied up to the Canada native in a black-and-white photo that was made into a heart-shaped ornament.
The twosome continued to keep their romance somewhat under wraps throughout 2021. After celebrating Wallace’s 28th birthday together in late October 2021 — while wearing Anchorman costumes — the pair began sharing a few more moments with their fans.
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The Undercover Cheerleader star called her boyfriend “the source of 99 percent of my laughter” on his birthday in March 2022.
That same month, the couple costarred in their first joint Hallmark Channel movie, Feeling Butterflies. They have since appeared as the co-leads in 2022’s My Grown-Up Christmas List.
“Check out this ⭐️@imkaylawallace’ss movie My Grown-Up Christmas List tomorrow night at 8/7c on @hallmarkchannel,” McGarry wrote via Instagram in July 2022 alongside a carousel of pictures of his love on set. “Glad she let me be in it with her. ❤️.”
The duo took their relationship to the next level in December 2022 when the Heartland alum proposed.
“Forever❤️,” Wallace and McGarry captioned an Instagram video announcing their engagement. In the clip, the lovebirds shared a kiss while the Killer Ending star showed off her diamond sparkler.
“Wishing our friends @imkaylawallace & @kevin_mcgarry_w a massive CONGRATULATIONS on their engagement!!!” Erin Krakow, who also stars on When Calls the Heart, wrote via social media after witnessing the magical moment. ” So happy for you both and thrilled we were all able to celebrate together in the big apple!”
Scroll down to see the Hallmark Channel couple’s love story from the beginning:
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2019
Both actors joined When Calls the Heart cast during season 6.
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November 2020
McGarry made the duo’s romance Instagram official.
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December 2020
The Snowed in for Christmas star shared a photo ornament of her and her boyfriend.
Credit: Courtesy of Kevin McGarry/Instagram
May 2021
The duo took a ride on McGarry’s motorcycle.
Credit: Courtesy of Kayla Wallace/Instagram
November 2021
The couple dressed up as Channel 4 news anchors in celebration of Wallace’s 28th birthday.
Credit: Courtesy of Kayla Wallace/Instagram
March 2022
“Sunshine of my life, the source of 99% of my laughter: my dearest, Kevin,” the Heatwave actress wrote via social media. “Happy Birthday to you 💙.”
Credit: Courtesy of Kayla Wallace/Instagram
March 2022
Wallace shared a series of Instagram photos with her man from their spring adventures.
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March 2022
The duo costarred in Hallmark Channel’s Feeling Butterflies playing Emily, a butterfly farm owner, and Garrett, a single dad.
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June 2022
The lovebirds enjoyed an Italian getaway with their When Calls the Heart costars.
Credit: Albert Camicioli
July 2022
The twosome teamed up for Hallmark’s Christmas in July film My Grown-Up Christmas List. In the movie, Wallace portrayed Taylor Nichols, while McGarry played Luke Malone.
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October 2022
“The trick to my treat. It’s like being in a loving caring, magical relationship with the house that gives full size chocolate bars!” the Christmas Scavenger Hunt actor wrote via Instagram in a tribute to his love. “Happy Birthday Darling xx @imkaylawallace.”
Credit: Courtesy of Kayla Wallace/Instagram
December 2022
The pair announced their engagement days before Christmas.
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December 2022
Wallace and McGarry celebrated their proposal in New York City with Hallmark pals Krakow and Ben Rosenbaum.