KJ Apa Is Going to Be a Dad! Revisit the Love Lives of Other Riverdale Stars

KJ Apa and Clara Berry announced they're expecting their first child together. It got us thinking: Which other Riverdale stars are living their happily ever after? Keep on scrolling!

By Alyssa Morin May 19, 2021 11:12 PMTags
Watch: "Riverdale" Star KJ Apa Is Going to Be a Dad!

KJ Apa will soon take on a new role: Fatherhood.

On Wednesday, May 19, the Riverdale actor announced that he and Clara Berry are expecting their first child together. At first, the 23-year-old star teased the baby news on Instagram, posting a hazy photo that appeared to show off his girlfriend's stomach.

But the couple didn't keep fans guessing too long. Shortly after, Clara took to her Instagram page and put her growing baby bump on display. Along with her photo, the 27-year-old model captioned her post with an egg emoji to imply that something's cooking.

KJ later confirmed their family was growing, commenting, "She's pregnant btw."

The actor's Riverdale co-stars expressed their excitement over the baby news in the comments section.

Camila Mendes responded, "another neném (baby) on the way."

"Rivers soon to be bestie," Vanessa Morgan, who welcomed her baby boy in January 2021, replied, with Lili Reinhart sharing three heart emojis.

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Of course, KJ isn't the only Riverdale star to find love and embark on a new chapter.

Scroll through our gallery below to find out who else from the CW show has either found their special someone or is happily single.

Lili Reinhart

After splitting from Cole Sprouse in early 2020 after three years of dating, the actress sparked romance rumors with Ozark actor Spencer Neville in April 2022 at Coachella, which seemingly fizzled. And a year later, she revealed her relationship with actor Jack Martin when the couple was seen sharing a passionate kiss at the Los Angeles International Airport. 

In June 2020, Lili also opened up about her sexuality, sharing on Instagram, "Although I've never announced it publicly before, I am a proud bisexual woman."

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, although she revealed on TikTok that they had split in February 2024. The former couple welcomed their son, Sasha, in September 2021, and Clara revealed they've been coparenting since their breakup. 

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. While they were spotted out together in June 2021, the two have since moved on.

Camila sparked romance rumors with internet personality Rudy Mancuso in November 2022 and confirmed their relationship January 2023. As for Charles, he dated Chase Sui Wonders in 2022 before moving on with Chloe Bennet the following May. Although TMZ reported they split in December 2023.

 

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.

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, 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.

In 2022, the Wild Cards actress confirmed her relationship with basketball player James Karnik.

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. But in August 2022, she began dating Anthony Li, Halsey's longtime manager.

"It's been a cute 9 years of knowing you," she wrote on Instagram while celebrating their anniversary, "but even cuter 1 year of dating you."

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.