SAMIRA WILEY & LAUREN MORELLI

Lauren Morelli and Samira Wiley went from friends to parents. They started as friends, meeting each other on the set of Orange Is The New Black, and eventually fell in love there. Morelli was a writer, and Wiley portrayed the character Poussey Washington. The former was writing a few scenes for the latter, and after spending some time together to discuss it, they realized they had an immediate connection.

About a year into their relationship, they went on a trip to Thailand together, which helped them know they wanted to be with each other. In 2016, the writer proposed to the actress, and the following year, they exchanged vows in Palm Springs, California. They recently welcomed their first child, George Elizabeth, in May 2021. When asked what she can say about her wife, Wiley gave credit to Morelli for being “the most lovely person.”