Back in the day, Chad Michael Murray was the ultimate heartthrob. You could easily find him on the walls of many bedrooms of teenage girls. He starred in some of the most popular TV shows and movies at the time, One Tree Hill being the one sending him skyrocketing to superstardom.

Chad Michael Murray also had a modeling career alongside his acting one; how can you say no to those good looks? He had quite a few issues in the love department, getting a divorce after a very short marriage and calling off a second engagement before settling down for good. These days he’s still doing a bit of acting, but also enjoying the married life and spending time with his kids. He might not be in the big spotlight anymore, but he’s still here to stay.

These are 15 things we forgot about Chad Michael Murray.

15 He Was Abandoned By His Mom

Chad Michael Murray didn’t have the easiest childhood. When he was just ten years old his mother left his family. He had four other brothers and sisters, and Chad has said that he admires his dad for stepping up and taking care of all five of them when his mother didn’t.

14 That Abandonment Inspired Him To Take The Role Of Lucas Scott

When Chad Michael Murray decided to take on the role of Lucas Scott in One Tree Hill, he did so because there was a lot of meaning behind it. Chad has explained that his issues with his mother were the main reason why he took the part. He was first offered the part of Ryan Atwood in The O.C. but resonated more with Lucas.

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13 He Got His Start By Modeling

Everyone has to get their start somewhere, and for Chad Michael Murray, he found his start in the modeling world. He then signed with a local modeling agency before moving out to California. He got modeling gigs with brands such as Tommy Hilfiger, Gucci, and Sketchers, to name a few.

12 One Tree Hill Launched Him To Fame

After getting some modeling gigs, Chad Michael Murray started to get a few acting gigs as well. He played Tristan Dugray in Gilmore Girls and Charlie Todd in Dawson's Creek. However, the role that really brought him fame was Lucas Scott in One Tree Hill. The role was what truly put Chad Michael Murray on the map.

11 He Was Jumped As A Teen

There was once a time when people speculated whether or not Chad Michael Murray had a nose job or not. He admitted that one time he was at a Burger King where he was suddenly jumped by a bunch of guys. His nose was broken so bad that he had to have surgery to repair the damage.

10 He's An Author

We know by now that Chad Michael Murray is an amazing actor and a good looking model, what many people might not realize is he’s an author, too. He wrote a graphic novel called Everlast. He also partnered up with Heather Graham to write a romance novel based on a dream he had called American Drifter.

9 He Had A Very Short Marriage

If you were a fan of One Tree Hill you were most likely very excited to see that Chad Michael Murray and Sophia Bush were dating, and even more excited when they announced they were engaged and got married. Everything wasn’t picture perfect, as the two were only married for five months — tying the knot in April of 2005 and divorcing in December of 2006.

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8 He Called Off A Second Engagement

After his marriage to Sophia Bush was done and his divorce finalized, Chad Michael Murray moved on. He started seeing Kenzie Dalton, another actress on One Tree Hill. The two were together for years, and were engaged for seven years before ultimately calling it quits before the two could even tie the knot.

7 Now Married To Sarah Roemer

Of course, breaking off an engagement that lasted as long as Chad Michael Murray and Kenzie Dalton’s lasted, it might be a little hard to move on. However, moving on was pretty easy for Chad. In 2014, he met Sarah Roemer on the set of Chosen and the two began dating. Not wasting any time, the two got married in January of 2015 and have been happily married since.

6 He Has Two Kids

Chad Michael Murray is a father! He and his wife Sarah welcomed their first child, a boy in 2015 and their second child, a daughter, in 2017. The couple is very private when it comes to their children. Although they’ve announced to the world that they have them, they’ve never shared their names or their faces on social media.

Related: 15 TV Shows To Watch If You Miss One Tree Hill

5 He Was In An Alicia Keys Music Video

In 2010, Chad Michael Murray starred in a music video for Alica Keys’ song “Un-thinkable (I’m Ready).” The video centers around Chad Michael Murray and Alicia Keys falling in love in a number of different scenarios and timeframes, trying to show us that love truly can conquer all.

4 He Took Home A Lot Of One Tree Hill Memorabilia

Over the years of his time on One Tree Hill, Chad Michael Murray was able to steal some things from the set to hold on to as memories. At one point, he had a whole closet full of things, therefore he decided to give some back to the fans of the show. He still kept a few things, though, like a hoodie and a jersey he wore.

3 He Had A Crazy Fan Encounter

Chad Michael Murray is fully aware that he’s a heartthrob, and he has a number of fans. One time he met a fan on set while filming One Tree Hill and she asked him to sign her breasts. Reluctantly, Chad Michael Murray signed them. To make matters worse, she came back a few hours later to show him that she now had his signature tattooed on her.

2 He's Obsessed With Football

One thing that Chad Michael Murray absolutely loves? Football. Although his character on One Tree Hill played basketball, Chad personally had more of a passion for football. You can see on his social media (and his wife’s!) that Chad has a love for the sport, and specifically roots for the Buffalo Bills!

1 He Left One Tree Hill Because Of Contract Issues

In 2009, fans were upset to see that their beloved Chad Michael Murray wouldn’t be back for the next season of One Tree Hill. At first, they weren’t given much of an explanation as to why he wouldn't be back, however, it was later discovered that it was due to contract negotiations. He wanted a bigger paycheck, and the show couldn’t deliver, therefore, he decided to leave.

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