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Sophia Bush is revisiting one of the most painful chapters of her life, revealing in her newly released memoir how she learned that Chad Michael Murray had allegedly cheated on her during their brief marriage.
In And I Will Tell You Mine, released Tuesday, the “One Tree Hill” alum describes discovering the alleged infidelity through one of Murray’s close friends. Bush wrote that she had long wondered why the friend failed to appear at the couple’s 2005 wedding ceremony.
Sophia Bush Reveals a Painful Memoir Confession
Bush said the friend had mysteriously become ill the night before the wedding and did not show up to serve as a groomsman. Although the incident happened years ago, she wrote that it continued to trouble her.
“It had always bothered me that one of [Murray’s] best friends had fallen mysteriously ill the night before the [wedding] day and not shown up to stand up there as a groomsman,” Bush wrote.
The actress said she eventually decided she needed answers. In the months after the wedding, while Murray was away filming, Bush called the unnamed friend to ask about his absence.
According to Bush’s account, the friend responded by asking why she had not contacted him sooner. He then allegedly told her about multiple women connected to Murray, including people Bush knew personally and others she had never met.
“The number and the details are not important now. But at the time, they were shocking,” Bush wrote. “Unimaginable, really. And brutal.”
A Marriage That Ended Within Months
Bush and Murray met in 2003 while filming the first season of One Tree Hill. Their on-screen popularity helped make their relationship a major focus for fans of the teen drama, and the pair became engaged before marrying in April 2005 in Santa Monica, California.
However, the marriage lasted only a few months. Bush and Murray separated five months after their wedding as rumors of infidelity circulated. In February 2006, Bush filed for an annulment, citing fraud. The request was denied, and their divorce was finalized in December 2006.
- Bush and Murray began dating in 2003.
- The couple married in April 2005.
- They separated five months later.
- Their divorce became official in December 2006.
Despite their personal split, the two continued working on One Tree Hill until Murray left the series in 2009. Their relationship and breakup have remained a subject of interest among longtime viewers of the show.
What Sophia Bush and Chad Michael Murray Are Doing Now
Bush, 44, has since moved forward with her life and career. She is now married to former soccer player Ashlyn Harris. The couple reportedly wed privately in the summer of 2025 after keeping their marriage largely out of the public eye for more than a year.
Murray, 45, has also built a family life away from his former relationship. He has been married to actress Sarah Roemer since September 2014, and the couple shares three children.
Page Six reported that representatives for Murray were contacted for comment about Bush’s memoir claims but did not immediately respond. Bush’s account represents her recollection of events and does not establish independent confirmation of every allegation described in the book.
The memoir disclosure adds another layer to the complicated history between two actors whose romance unfolded while they were rising to fame. For fans, the revelation also offers new context surrounding the sudden end of a marriage that once appeared to be a major celebrity love story.
Frequently Asked Questions
What did Sophia Bush reveal in her memoir?
Bush wrote that she learned about Chad Michael Murray’s alleged infidelity from one of his close friends several months after their 2005 wedding.
How long were Sophia Bush and Chad Michael Murray married?
The couple married in April 2005 and separated five months later. Their divorce was finalized in December 2006.
How did Sophia Bush and Chad Michael Murray meet?
They met and began dating in 2003 while filming the first season of the television series One Tree Hill.
Who is Sophia Bush married to now?
Sophia Bush is married to former professional soccer player Ashlyn Harris.
Who is Chad Michael Murray married to?
Chad Michael Murray has been married to actress Sarah Roemer since 2014. They share three children.
