Vanessa Morgan and Michael Kopech Break Up: Check In On the Love Lives of Riverdale Stars

Vanessa Morgan and Michael Kopech have split up, days after the actress announced her pregnancy. Read on for more breakup details and revisit the love lives of fellow Riverdale stars.

By Jess Cohen Jul 28, 2020 3:23 PMTags
Watch: Michael Kopech Files for Divorce From Vanessa Morgan After Baby News

Just days after Vanessa Morgan announced her pregnancy, E! News revealed that the Riverdale star's husband, Michael Kopech, had filed for divorce.

According to the Morris County Court, the Chicago White Sox pitcher filed documents to end their marriage on June 19, a month before Morgan revealed the sex of her baby. A rep for the 28-year-old actress confirmed to E! News that Kopech is the baby boy's father.

While both Morgan and Kopech have yet to speak out publicly about their breakup, she did recently offer some insight into her pregnancy. "Exciting news..." she told her fans on Instagram on July 24. "I am overjoyed to be welcoming my baby boy into the world this January."

"This little guy has already brought me so much happiness and a feeling of such a greater purpose," Morgan continued. "I cannot wait to meet you!!" The star went on to explain that she's going to give her son "some room to grow up outside of the public eye" until he tells her otherwise.

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Love Lives of Riverdale Stars

In early 2020, E! News exclusively shared the news that Morgan and Kopech had tied the knot. The couple said "I do" in front of loved ones during an intimate ceremony at the Historic Walton House in Homestead, Florida. Skeet Ulrich, Drew Tanner and Madelaine Petsch were among the fellow Riverdale stars in attendance at the ceremony.

Now, as Morgan embarks on this new chapter as a mom, let's take a look at the love lives of her co-stars. From Cole Sprouse and Lili Reinhart, to Camila Mendes and Charles Melton, find out where these former couples stand today in the gallery below.

K.J. Apa

The Riverdale golden boy, known as Archie Andrews, previously kept his lips sealed about his off-screen dating life. However, in early February 2020, the actor confirmed his romance with model Clara Berry. In May 2021, the couple announced they are expecting their first child together. By September that year, the two welcomed their son, Sasha.

Cole Sprouse

The 28-year-old actor has moved on from his Riverdale romance. In February 2021, Cole seemingly confirmed he's dating Canadian model and influencer Ari Fournier.

Camila Mendes & Charles Melton

The Riverdale co-stars dated for more than a year before E! News learned in December 2019 that they had split. However, in June 2021, they were spotted out together with co-star Cole Sprouse, his brother Dylan Sprouse, and Stella Maxwell in Los Angeles.

The actress also dated photographer Grayson Vaughan for about a year until they split in February 2021.

 

Casey Cott

The Riverdale star is married! News of his wedding to Nichola Basara comes one year after he announced their engagement on Instagram. On Dec. 19, 2021, the actor tied the knot with his longtime girlfriend with his Riverdale co-stars in attendance, including Camila Mendes, Madelaine Petsch, Vanessa Morgan, KJ Apa, Lili Reinhart and Drew Ray Tanner.

Skeet Ulrich

The Scream star shares two children with his first wife, Georgina Cates. The former couple called it quits in 2005. Ulrich was married to Amelia Jackson-Gray for three years, but the duo went their separate ways in 2015. The actor sparked engagement rumors with model Megan Blake Irwin, but his rep clarified to E! News in May 2020 they are not engaged. He was most recently linked to Lucy Hale, however, their whirlwind romance came to an end in April 2021.

Cole Sprouse & Lili Reinhart

Bughead was real. The two dated on and off for more than three years until early 2020. In June of that year, the actress opened up about her sexuality, sharing on Instagram, "Although I've never announced it publicly before, I am a proud bisexual woman."

Vanessa Morgan

This newcomer has made her way into fans' hearts as Toni Topaz. In July 2019, the actress announced her engagement to baseball player Michael Kopech, who is known for previously being in a relationship with Brielle Biermann. The couple wed in early January 2020 with Morgan announcing she was expecting in July. Kopech has since filed for divorce.

Madelaine Petsch

After three years together, E! News learned in February 2020 that the actress and boyfriend Travis Mills had called it quits. In the last few months, fans have speculated that she's dating Olympic fencer, Miles Chamley. However, they have yet to publicly comment on the rumors.

Ashleigh Murray

The actress has kept fans guessing when it comes to her love life. Although she hasn't publicly confirmed a relationship, the CW star shared several sweet snapshots of her and her rumored beau on Instagram.

Mark Consuelos

Relationship goals! The actor has been married to talk-show host Kelly Ripa for more than 25 years (!!), with who he shares three children. Consuelos can often be found posting adorable pictures of his wife and family on social media.