See Photos of Birthday Boy Jeffrey Dean Morgan with Wife Hilarie Burton and Their Sweet Family Over the Years
See Photos of Birthday Boy Jeffrey Dean Morgan with Wife Hilarie Burton and Their Sweet Family Over the Years
Stephanie SengweWed, April 22, 2026 at 10:00 AM UTC
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Hilarie Burton and Jeffrey Dean Morgan with their kidsCredit: Hilarie Burton/Instagram
Jeffrey Dean Morgan is 60 today!
And while he is magnetic on screen, the hunky actor, who celebrates another trip around the sun on April 22, 2026, has been with wife Hilarie Burton since 2009 and the two have had us swooning since.
The pair were introduced by mutual friends Jensen and Danneel Ackles, that same year and sparks immediately flew. They welcomed their first child, son August, in March 2010 and followed up with daughter George in 2018. After a solid decade together, the lovebirds tied the knot in a private ceremony on Oct. 15, 2019.
Below, see the cutest photos of Jeffrey Dean Morgan and Hilarie Burton's family through the years.
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Their Meet-Cute
Hilarie Burton and Jeffrey Dean Morgan.Credit: Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty
Hilarie Burton and Jeffrey Dean Morgan were set up by fellow famous friends, Jensen and Danneel Ackles back in May of 2009.
"Twelve years ago today, @jensenackles and @danneelackles512 made me go on a blind date. The smokin hot @jeffreydeanmorgan showed up and it was game over," Burton recalled in an Instagram post commemorating their anniversary.
02 of 24
Baby on Board
Jeffrey Dean Morgan and Hilarie Burton.Credit: J. Merritt/Getty
Clearly, there were fireworks between the two as they welcomed their first son, Augustus "Gus" Morgan, less than a year later.
03 of 24
Head Over Heels
Jeffrey Dean Morgan and Hilarie Burton.Credit: Jon Kopaloff/Getty
The two lovebirds appeared to be happily in love at the season 10 premiere of Morgan's show The Walking Dead.
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Family of Four
Jeffrey Dean Morgan, Hilarie Burton Family.Credit: Jeffrey Dean Morgan/Instagram
The couple welcomed their second child, daughter George Virginia, in February 2018, and Morgan played an integral role in her arrival.
"George started coming and the midwife moved aside. And I just went in and grabbed her by her little cheeks and had her out in 3 seconds," he said while on Jimmy Kimmel Live!.
As for her name, the proud father revealed the origin of the moniker: an episode of Bonanza titled "A Girl Named George."
"I loved the name and Hilarie loved the name. Gus is named after Augustus McCrae in Lonesome Dove. We got a weird western theme going on," he joked.
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Saying 'I Do.'
Hilarie Burton and Jeffrey Dean Morgan.Credit: FREDERIC J. BROWN/AFP via Getty
After a decade together, Burton and Morgan secretly tied the knot on Oct. 5, 2019, in an intimate ceremony in New York surrounded by friends, family and their two kids.
"We've lived as husband and wife for a decade. We've built a family, and a farm and found our community," the beaming bride wrote. "For years, publications have reported that we got married in 2014 or 2015 and that I've been married and divorced before. All untrue. But WE knew our truth. So it felt silly to try and correct anything."
06 of 24
The Small Things That Count
Jeffrey Dean Morgan and Hilarie Burton.Credit: Jeffrey Dean Morgan/Instagram
For Valentine's Day in 2023, Burton reminisced about some of the small ways Morgan won her over, including embracing her friendship with one of her best pals.
"When I first started talking to my Valentine-for-life @jeffreydeanmorgan , he knew that the way to my heart was winning over my roommate and BFF @nikolainiceguy," she revealed.
"Jeff would send me letters with a PS added on for Nick, and that grew into shared Thanksgivings and Christmases and trips to Disneyland. And so 14 years later, I’m happy I got to celebrate both my guys today."
She continued, "Jeff, thank you for loving me by loving all the people who were important to me."
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Family Night Out
Hilarie Burton, Jeffrey Dean Morgan with Augustus Morgan.Credit: Mike Pont/Getty
Augustus joined his parents at the The Cinema Society's screening of Mary Poppins Returns in 2018.
Three years later, 11-year-old Gus would guest star on his dad's hit AMC show as a walker. "We are super proud of Gusy Dean," the proud papa wrote on Instagram. "Thanks to @amcthewalkingdead and @gnicotero for making a dream come true… a damn hoot! Xxjd"
08 of 24
All Hallows Eve
Jeffrey Dean Morgan and Hilarie Burton.Credit: Jeffrey Dean Morgan/Instagram
The parents had a scream taking their kids (with a pal) trick or treating for Halloween in 2018.
09 of 24
Love Jones
Jeffrey Dean Morgan and Hilarie Burton.Credit: Jeffrey Dean Morgan/instagram
While spending Burton's 39th birthday in different places, Morgan took the time to reflect on what he loved so much about his wife.
"She… in a word? Perfect. The hottest. The smartest. Most thoughtful. Pretty damn funny. Easily the meanest according to our kids. Also hands down, the best mom… according to our kids…and me. Talented as hell," he wrote in part, before lamenting the fact that they were apart.
"[She's] ALWAYS, my best friend. And it’s her birthday. And I’m not with her. I should be. I should never miss her birthday. Ever. So… after this year, I won’t," he wrote.
He concluded the heartfelt message with, "I love you mrs morgan. I’m wishing you the happiest of days…. When I get home. Happy birthday. I’m real glad you were born… and SO recently too! xoxohusband."
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At the Ball Game
Hilarie Burton and Jeffrey Dean Morgan.Credit: Fernando Leon/Getty
The happy couple were spotted on the field at Kauffman Stadium during the 2016 Big Slick Celebrity Weekend on in Kansas City, Missouri.
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Family Outing
Hilarie Burton and Jeffrey Dean Morgan.Credit: Jeffrey Dean Morgan/Instagram
The family enjoyed a sunny summer day at the park — snow cones and all.
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Wedding Date
Jeffrey Dean Morgan and Hilarie Burton.Credit: Jeffrey Dean Morgan/Twitter
The couple was dressed to the nines in all black while attending Sophia Bush's wedding to Grant Hughes last year.
"I love this woman immeasurably," Morgan wrote, to which Burton replied: "You flirtin' with me??"
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Still the One
Hilarie Burton and Jeffrey Dean Morgan.Credit: Jamie McCarthy/Getty
"Jeffrey is the same guy now that he was when I met him," the actress told PEOPLE while promoting her memoir, The Rural Dairies in 2020.
"He knew 100 percent who he was and that was a delight. Because I could be the one who could experiment. Being with someone so solid allowed me to grow."
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Family Business
Jeffrey Dean Morgan with AugustusCredit: Hilarie Burton/Instagram
It was a family affair for the Morgan clan as the entire crew worked together on the film Bloody Axe Wound. The experience, Morgan revealed in the caption accompanying the photo, "sealed" Gus' desire to "work in film."
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Talking Shop
Jeffrey Dean Morgan and daughter George VirginiaCredit: Hilarie Burton/Instagram
Little George was in on the fun too, as she was pictured taking (or giving) some notes to her dad.
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Sweet Snapshot
Hilarie Burton and Jeffrey Dean MorganCredit: Hilarie Burton/Instagram
Burton snapped this sweet selfie with her hubby as they snuck onto the dance floor at Gus' homecoming — which she helped organize — in October 2024.
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Big Kisses for Gus
Jeffrey Dean Morgan and son GusCredit: Hilarie Burton/Instagram
Burton shared this adorable flick of Morgan smothering their firstborn in kisses. "As summer winds down, just a declaration of gratitude that the four of us got to be together. Watching @jeffreydeanmorgan with these kids is my happiest happiest happiest place," she wrote.
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Quality Time with George
Jeffrey Dean Morgan with George VirginiaCredit: Hilarie Burton/Instagram
In the same post, the actress also shared this endearing pic of Morgan getting some cuddles with George.
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Serving Memories
Hilarie Burton, Jeffrey Dean Morgan and their kidsCredit: Hilarie Burton/Instagram
"Fifteen years ago, @jeffreydeanmorgan asked me to come out Memorial Day weekend and visit him in New Mexico so he could take me on a date before I left the States to live in the apartment I’d rented in Paris," Burton shared under this snap of the entire family celebrating Memorial Day Weekend 2024."It’s been a very long date. 💖"
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Back to School
Hilarie Burton and KidsCredit: Hilarie Burton/Instagram
Burton revealed that back to school shopping looks a little different in the Burton-Morgan household in this post from September 2024.
"I suppose some families go back to school shopping at the mall or Target.We opted for the @spirithalloween store and the @newyorkrenaissancefaire this weekend," she wrote.
"Why buy new sneakers when you can get leather armor and dragons?!?! And jousting is pretty much football…..with a stick and horses. Stay weird, everybody. ✨💖"
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Loving You
Hilarie Burton and Jeffrey Dean MorganCredit: Hilarie Burton/Instagram
A trip to Paris in the spring of 2025 turned out to be extra special for the lovebirds, as Burton reminisced about that Paris apartment once more. "Exactly 16 years ago this week, I had a lease to move into my Paris apartment. I never made it. Fell in love with @jeffreydeanmorgan and stayed with him in Albuquerque instead," Burton wrote next to this ultra-romantic picture of the two kissing under the Eiffel Tower.
"We always said we’d make the trip together at some point. But jobs pop up and years go by and we never got a honeymoon," she continued. "And then!…..without even realizing the timing, the family ended up here in Paris on the exact date of my old lease and we all went to see the apartment together. I’ve been to this city numerous times for work, but seeing it again with JD and the kids for the very first time? Pretty magical. ✨🇫🇷 💖"
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Big Love
Hilarie Burton, Jeffrey Dean Morgan, and children George Virginia and GusCredit: Hilarie Burton/Instagram
"How did we get so lucky? We couldn’t love you more, @jeffreydeanmorgan," Burton gushed for Morgan's birthday last April. "Happy Birthday to our hero. 😘😘😘"
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Precious Moments
Jeffrey Dean Morgan and daughter George VirginiaCredit: Jeffrey Dean Morgan/Instagram
The Walking Dead actor shared this sweet photo of himself cuddled with daughter George right after she went to sleep. "She was literally 3 minutes ago telling me about a lake dragon she knows we are gonna find…. And be friends with. Because, of course we are. My George Virginia. Mid sentence, it got quiet… both Irwin and I looked over, and she was out like a light," he wrote.
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Girl Dad
Jeffrey Dean Morgan and daughter George VirginiaCredit: Jeffrey Dean Morgan/Instagram
The proud papa was feeling extra sentimental as his little girl turned 8 in February. "Last photos of me and my 7 year old… she’s about to turn 8 in 2 minutes… and I’m sad damn it," he lamented. "My little gal is growing up too fast. Feel like I blink and a year has gone by… in this case 8 years. George Virginia. Our little girl always. Smartest, funniest, prettiest, coolest gal I know… right next to her mama."
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