On November 5, actor Chad Michael Murray introduced his daughter Audrey during an appearance on The Drew Barrymore Show, marking an endearing television debut for the eight-year-old. Murray, 44, shared this moment with his audience while highlighting Audrey’s charm, as well as giving viewers a glimpse of their family life alongside his wife, Sarah Roemer.
Audrey Greets Fans on National Television
<pDuring the segment, Murray told Drew Barrymore that Audrey was ready to come out and say hello, revealing that his daughter is usually kept out of the public eye. Audrey made a sweet entrance by hugging her dad and then giving Barrymore a warm embrace. She introduced herself and shared some personal favorites, mentioning that she loves mac and cheese and is a devoted fan of the animated K-Pop series Demon Hunters—though she humorously noted she “lost interest on her 300th time” watching.
Audrey also playfully warned viewers to watch the Netflix animated movie Demon Hunters, or else she would “haunt your nightmares,” adding a lighthearted touch to her first TV appearance.
Family Life and Privacy Remain Priorities for Murray and Roemer
Chad Michael Murray and Sarah Roemer, who married in 2015, are parents to three children: Audrey, a son born in 2015, and a daughter born in 2023. Despite their celebrity status, the couple has been committed to maintaining privacy for their kids. The family made a rare public appearance together in July at the Freakier Friday premiere, walking the red carpet with their son and Audrey.
During the premiere, Murray spoke with E! News about Audrey’s budding interest in acting, suggesting she might follow in her parents’ footsteps. Roemer has her own acting credits, including roles in The Grudge 2, Disturbia, and the TV series The Event.
“I have a feeling she’ll be on one of these carpets pretty soon,”
Murray said about Audrey.
“It’s just where she’s destined to be, but she had that [celebrity] moment [with Lindsay Lohan]. It’s weird, the people you watch in movies, to see them in real life.”
Chad Michael Murray’s Career and Fatherhood Balance
Murray, known for his role on One Tree Hill, took a step back from his career after starting a family but has since returned with new projects like Mother of the Bride, The Merry Gentlemen, Freakier Friday, and the TV series Sullivan’s Crossing. He shared with Parade magazine his decision to move away from darker roles, explaining they affected him personally.
“So right now, I think for me, it’s like the idea of doing something in the Sonic the Hedgehog world [of] movies, Harold and the Purple Crayon or something about the Easter Bunny or Santa Claus for right now,”
Murray explained.
“Stuff where, who knows? My kids will watch it and be like, ‘OK, Dad’s kind of cool.’”
Regarding how he manages his work alongside raising his children, Murray described a pact he and Roemer made early in their relationship.
“When Sarah and I got together, we made a little pact that we would keep ‘The Pack’ together no matter what we are going to do,”
he said.
“If she wants to go to work, great, I’ll take off, and I’ll travel, and I’ll watch the kids and vice versa.”
“That was the deal that we made. We didn’t want to spend time apart because I wanted to have kids, and I wanted to be a father. I wanted to be dad. I wanted to be right there. I didn’t want kids to then just miss six months of their life.”
Drew Barrymore Praises Murray’s Parenting and Character
The show’s preview highlighted Drew Barrymore’s admiration for Murray, with Barrymore telling Audrey,
“Your dad is such a good man,”
before giving Murray a supportive hug. This comment underscored Murray’s reputation not only as an actor but also as a dedicated father who prioritizes his family.
With Audrey’s television debut and Murray’s ongoing career choices aimed at family-friendly projects, the actor continues to balance fatherhood and his profession thoughtfully. His openness about protecting his children’s privacy while gently introducing them to the entertainment world signals a careful approach to the future for the Murray-Roemer family.
