Hilarie Burton and Jeffrey Dean Morgan's 2 Kids: Everything You Need to Know About Augustus and George
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- UPDATED March 17, 2025
by Kristine Bowman
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Hilarie Burton and Jeffrey Dean Morgan are deeply devoted to their children, Augustus “Gus” and George. The couple, who met in 2009 through mutual friends, live on a working farm in upstate New York with their two kids. While Gus and George are growing up away from the public eye, they’re still surrounded by who admire their parents’ work. “They get irritated when approach us in the supermarket, acting like I’m someone special,” Hilarie shared with E! News in 2023. “They’re like, ‘She’s nobody, we’re the somebodies.’” Over the years, their children have come to understand their parents’ iconic roles in One Tree Hill and The Walking Dead. Despite their fame, the couple takes a hands-on approach to parenting. Hilarie, also the host of Drama Queens podcast, brought her kids to their town’s first Pride celebration, proudly supporting the event hosted by their church. “The dance floor was a multigenerational melting pot of joy and love,” she wrote on Instagram. “I feel so fortunate that the establishment we’ve attended since my son was in diapers is leading the charge in our town.
Augustus "Gus," 15
Hilarie and Jeffrey’s first child, Augustus “Gus” Morgan, was born on March 14, 2010. Jeffrey, assisted by a midwife, helped deliver Gus. Over the years, Hilarie has shared moments from Gus’ life, including his Elvis Presley obsession. “He went through a huge Elvis phase when he was 6,” she recalled, sharing that they listened to Elvis radio every day. Gus is also a fan of his dad’s character, Negan, from The Walking Dead. “He has a Negan poster in his room,” Hilarie revealed. “A friend asked, ‘Why do you have a poster of your dad?’ And Gus said, ‘Because my dad’s awesome.
George Virginia, 7
Hilarie and Jeffrey’s second child, daughter George Virginia Morgan, was born on February 16, 2018. Describing George as their “miracle baby,” Hilarie opened up about the emotional journey of expanding their family. After a series of heartbreaking losses, Hilarie shared how challenging it was to conceive. “It took a long time for Jeffrey and me to have this baby,” she said. “The first pregnancy took a year and a half, and we lost that baby. More losses followed, and it was heartbreaking.” Hilarie shared how George’s birth was just as emotional: Jeffrey, once again, helped deliver their daughter with a midwife. “I was a little more prepared this time,” he said. “I got in and got her out immediately.
Jeffrey Dean Morgan and Hilarie Burton's Relationship Timeline
Jeffrey and Hilarie’s love story has been a fan favorite. They first met through mutual friends Jensen and Danneel Ackles in 2009 and were quickly inseparable. Their son Augustus was born less than a year later, followed by their daughter George in 2018. After years of speculation, the couple tied the knot in 2019 during a small ceremony with family and friends, including their children. Burton explained that marriage made their relationship feel more “authentic,” sharing, “We had built this life together. We’d had kids together. I think there comes a point where you just don’t want to go another day being inauthentic about it.” From their blind date to raising their family on a farm, here’s a complete timeline of their relationship.
