Hallmark Star Andrew Walker Married His ‘Dream Girl’ — Meet the When Calls the Heart Vet’s Wife in Real Life
Andrew Walker is known for playing swoon-worthy romantic leads on the Hallmark Channel, and, as it turns out, his real-life love story is as romantic as some of the plots of his movies. So, who is Andrew Walker’s wife? Keep reading to learn more.
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The Canadian actor has found massive success with Hallmark and has played a variety of roles for the network, including a guest part in the series When Calls the Heart, a lead role in the 2019 fan favorite Bottled With Love opposite Bethany Joy Lenz, and several lead roles in beloved Christmas movies.
Walker’s most recent movie, Christmas Island, premiered on Hallmark on Nov. 11, 2023, as part of the network’s infamous Countdown to Christmas event. In it, he stars as an air traffic controller who helps a pilot (Rachel Skarsten) have the perfect Christmas after she gets stranded on his home island due to a snowstorm.
Off-screen, Walker is just as in love as his characters. So, who is Andrew Walker’s wife? Learn more about the Hallmark charmer’s love life below.
Who is Andrew Walker’s wife?
Who is Andrew Walker’s wife? In real life, Walker has a Hallmark-worthy love story of his own. The actor has been with his wife, Cassandra Troy, since 2004. Like her husband, Troy is also Canadian and the pair first met in Canada. Troy shed insight into the early days of their love story in a 2021 Instagram post, explaining that their shared passion for the outdoors is what initially bonded them. “In the first week we met (circa 2004!), we discovered each others love for nature. It started with a hiking trip in @monttremblant followed countless small wilderness adventures,” she wrote.
Troy describes herself in her Instagram bio as a “real food + fitness + adventure enthusiast,” and she often shares photos of her and Walker enjoying the outdoors together. She and Walker also co-founded a juice company called Little West in 2013.
In a 2022 Instagram post, Troy opened up about some of the hardships she and Walker faced while trying to start their business. “Not many if you know this, but @awalkk35 lived in a small 2 bedroom apartment for 10 years before moving into our house. For years, we could barely afford rent because we constantly put everything we had into keeping @littlewest alive,” she wrote. “We have believed, challenged and stretch ourselves, and while we’ll never stop doing that, today I’m taking a moment to be proud of the journey that’s brought us to this.”
After several years of dating, Walker and Troy eloped at City Hall in 2012. Troy shared a photo from their wedding day in 2017 to mark their anniversary. “Best decision I ever made was to marry you @awalkk35 💛💫 Thank you for loving me unconditionally, keeping me on my toes and never letting me live with mediocre,” she wrote in the caption.
The couple welcomed their first child together, son West Bryon Walker, on July, 20, 2015. Their second son, Wolf Reinhard Walker, was born on December, 25, 2019. “Both Troy and Walker frequently share photos of their adorable family of four on social media, documenting their adventures and the boys’ milestone moments.
Walker has also posted sweet shoutouts to his wife on Instagram, including a 2021 tribute to Troy on Valentine’s Day. “17 years. Two kids later. I still feel like I met you last week ❤️,” he captioned a photo of her. On Mother’s Day 2023, he penned a heartfelt message to Troy alongside a video montage of clips of her. “Can’t believe my dream girl became my reality… @casstroywalker I’m in awe of your love, your patience, your unwavering commitment to being the best wife and mother you can be. Today is just another day, you deserve to be celebrated everyday. But today is truly all about you 🤍,” Walker wrote in the caption. “Nobody knows what it’s like to be a mother except a mother. To all the mothers out there, thank you for being you🥂.”
During a 2019 interview with Entertainment Tonight, Walker was asked what the secret to his and Troy’s enduring marriage was. “I wish there was a secret but I think it’s just communication,” he responded. “She stays in her lane and I try to stay in my lane and we just communicate a lot.” The My Secret Valentine actor was also asked if he ever steals scenes or plots from his movies and applies them to his relationship. “No, because then my wife would know,” he quipped, noting that he and Troy watch his movies together.
Check out our gallery of Andrew Walker’s best Hallmark movies ranked below.
