Meet the RealLife Partners of the "Tulsa King" Cast (Including 2 Newlywed Couples!) Katie MannionSeptember 21, 2025 at 6:00 AM 0 David Becker/Getty; Stephane Cardinale Corbis/Corbis via Getty Sylvester Stallone and Jennifer Flavin Stallone ; Ruve McDonough and Neal McDonough.
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Katie MannionSeptember 21, 2025 at 6:00 AM
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Tulsa King may be full of family and romantic drama, but luckily for the actors who portray the complex criminals, their off-screen lives are much more peaceful.
In the Paramount+ series, Sylvester Stallone stars as Dwight Manfredi, a New York mob boss who, after serving a 25 year prison sentence, is exiled to Tulsa, Okla. While attempting to build a criminal empire there, he also tries to repair a strained relationship with his estranged daughter, Tina (Tatiana Zappardino), and navigate a burgeoning romance with Margaret (Dana Delany).
However, in real life, Stallone's family life is vastly different. The Rambo actor and his wife, former model Jennifer Flavin, have been married since 1997. They share three daughters: Sophia, Sistine and Scarlet. Stallone previously welcomed sons Sage and Seargeoh with ex-wife Sasha Czack.
"My family comes first," the Rocky star told Entertainment Tonight in November 2022. "I would give [acting] up tomorrow if it interfered with my relationship and the values of my family ... without hesitation."
While several of the other Tulsa King cast members are single, two of them got married in 2024, including Zappardino, Stallone's on-screen daughter, and Martin Starr, who portrays Bodhi.
Here's everything to know about the real-life loves of the Tulsa King cast.
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Sylvester Stallone and Jennifer Flavin
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Sylvester Stallone and Jennifer Flavin Stallone.
Stallone — who leads the series as the eponymous king of Tulsa — has been married to Flavin since May 17, 1997, when they wed in a small London ceremony.
In May 2024, the Rocky star celebrated their wedding anniversary with a sweet Instagram post, writing, "27 years with the love of my life."
Over the years, the couple have welcomed three daughters: Sophia in 1996, Sistine in 1998 and Scarlet in 2002. Following in her father's footsteps, Scarlet made her on-screen debut as Spencer in Tulsa King.
Stallone previously welcomed sons Sage and Seargeoh in his previous marriage to Czack; in 2012, Sage died of heart disease at 36 years old.
In August 2022, Flavin filed for divorce from the actor. The following month, however, she called off the divorce.
Speaking to The Sunday Times in October 2025, Stallone opened up about reconciling with his wife.
"There was a reawakening of what was more valuable than anything, which is my love for my family," he said. "It takes precedence over my work and that was a hard lesson to learn."
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Dana Delany
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Dana Delany.
Delany may portray Stallone's on-screen love interest, Margaret, but in real life, she's an independent woman.
The actress has never been married and doesn't have kids, which she credits with keeping her young. In an interview with the Daily Mail in October 2008, she said that her parents' divorce discouraged her from getting married.
"My mother went through a horrible divorce from my father that was all about money," she said. "I saw that marriage did not make people happy, that being true to yourself makes you happy."
In September 2016, she reiterated that sentiment in an interview with AARP. "[Getting married] was never something I really seriously considered," she said. "I've had a very full life, and I've dated very interesting people."
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Max Casella
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Max Casella.
Season 2 of Tulsa King ended with Max Casella's character, Armand Truisi, going through a divorce, something the actor has lived through.
"I understand the character. I've gone through all of these things. I've dealt with a divorce [and] all of these things around separating from the family," Casella told New York Live in November 2024. "It was very satisfying to be able to take something from your life, from my not distant past, and funnel it right into a creative artistic outlet."
In 2002, Casella married Leona Robbins, but the couple has since separated. They share two daughters, Mia and Gioia.
While the actor keeps his personal life out of the spotlight, he does post photos of Mia and Gioia on social media. In July 2022, he shared an Instagram post of Stallone and his daughters, captioning it, "Sly and the Family Casella."
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Martin Starr and Alex Gehring
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Martin Starr and Alex Gehring.
On Tulsa King, Starr's character, Bodhi, is primarily focused on his business. But in real life, the actor is happily married to musician, Alex Gehring.
The couple tied the knot in May 2024 in Austin, Texas, surrounded by friends and family. Starr's former Freaks and Geeks costar, Seth Rogen, also played an important role in the ceremony, acting as ringbearer, per Rolling Stone.
A few months after their wedding, Starr shared an Instagram post for his new bride.
"Happy Birthday to my favorite human! I celebrate you every single day and today is no different!" he wrote. "Thank you for blessing me with the incredible warmth of your love! You are a dream come true! Perfection! My angel!"
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Garrett Hedlund
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Garrett Hedlund.
Garret Hedlund, who plays Mitch, is currently single.
The actor was previously in a relationship with Emma Roberts and the pair welcomed a baby boy together, Rhodes Roberts, in December 2020. The couple split two years later but remain dedicated to co-parenting their son.
"Oh man, I am wrapped around [Rhodes'] finger like you won't believe it," he shared during a September 2025 Today appearance. "It's the journey, adventure, risk, reward, all day long."
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Tatiana Zappardino and Alexander Waugh
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Tatiana Zappardino and Alexander Waugh.
Like Starr, Zappardino is also a newlywed. She wed Alexander Waugh, a U.S. Army Green Beret, in December 2024.
The actress shared the news of her wedding in January 2025 with a sweet Instagram post.
"And that's how you end 2024 with a bang! 🤟🏼," she wrote. "I love you Alex...My husband 🥹❤️💍 #hitched."
The couple are also parents to two girls. They welcomed their older daughter, Emilia, in June 2023, and their younger daughter, Maisie, in March 2025. A few days after Maisie's birth, Zappardino shared the happy news on Instagram.
"Cat's out of the bag! Maisie Louise has arrived and so I feel comfortable telling the world we have welcomed a second baby girl to the family," she wrote alongside a carousel of photos. "My husband and daughters are the most important part of my life and I couldn't be more honored to serve them."
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Neal McDonough and Ruvé McDonough
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Ruve McDonough and Neal McDonough.
Neal McDonough may play a tough guy on Tulsa King, but in real life he's a softie, particularly with his wife and kids.
The Band of Brothers actor has been married to his wife, Ruvé McDonough, since December 2003.
"Almost 20 years of marriage, & 23 years together," he wrote in a June 2023 Instagram post. "The best decision I ever made in my life asking Ruvé to be my life partner and soulmate."
The couple also share five children together. They welcomed their older son, Morgan, in 2005, followed by daughter Catherine in 2007. They went on to welcome two more daughters, London and Clover, in 2010 and 2011, respectively, before completing their family with their youngest child, son James, in 2014.
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