The on-screen chemistry between Alexa and Dylan in Netflix’s “Alexa & Katie” captivated audiences. Their relationship felt so real that many viewers wondered: Are Alexa And Dylan Dating In Real Life? Let’s delve into the facts and separate fiction from reality.
Jack Griffo, who played Dylan, on the Red Carpet. (Photo by Unique Nicole/Getty Images)
While the characters Alexa and Dylan shared a sweet romance on the show, the actors who portrayed them, Paris Berelc (Alexa) and Jack Griffo (Dylan), were not dating in real life during the filming. Interestingly, Jack Griffo was actually in a relationship with another actress at the time – someone with a significant connection to “Alexa & Katie.”
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Jack Griffo and Paris Berelc: A Real-Life Romance Off-Screen
Jack Griffo was dating Paris Berelc, the lead actress who played Alexa, in real life for several years, starting in late 2016. The pair had been friends before their romance blossomed. Griffo even described their relationship as “a full-on exclusive thing” by the end of 2016 in an interview with Girls’ Life.
Their relationship was well-documented, with Griffo frequently expressing his affection for Berelc in interviews. He praised her easygoing nature and the fun they had together. The irony of Griffo playing Berelc’s love interest’s on-screen boyfriend in “Alexa & Katie” wasn’t lost on the couple.
Berelc herself acknowledged the parallels between their real and on-screen relationships in an interview with Justice Magazine. She described how playing younger versions of themselves on the show allowed them to revisit the early stages of a teenage crush.
The End of an Era and New Beginnings
Unfortunately, Griffo and Berelc’s real-life relationship ended in 2020. Berelc confirmed the split on Instagram Stories in January 2021. Both actors have since moved on to new relationships. Griffo dated Sylvia van Hoeven for a period, while Berelc found love with Rhys Athayde.
Former Nickelodeon Star Jack Griffo
Separating Fact from Fiction
While the “Alexa & Katie” romance between Alexa and Dylan resonated with fans, it’s important to remember that it was a fictional portrayal. The real-life relationship existed between the actors Paris Berelc and Jack Griffo, not their on-screen characters. Although their relationship ended, their on-screen chemistry continues to entertain and intrigue viewers of “Alexa & Katie.” The show serves as a reminder that sometimes, the best on-screen romances are born from off-screen connections.
