Anneliese van der Pol & Johnno Wilson Expecting Second Baby After Disney Channel Romance

Disney Channel royalty is adding another tiny member to the family circle. *Raven's Home* star Anneliese van der Pol and her fiancé, actor Johnno Wilson, are growing their family once again, taking their real-life romance straight into another chapter of parenthood. The duo first crossed paths while working on the 2017 Disney Channel spinoff *Raven's Home*. Van der Pol returned to her signature role as Chelsea Daniels, navigating single motherhood alongside her son Levi, portrayed by Jason Maybaum. Wilson joined the cast as Chelsea’s bumbling ex-husband, Garrett Grayson. Their characters may have been completely wrong for each other on television, but the actors instantly hit it off off-screen. ## how did anneliese van der pol meet johnno wilson Reflecting on their early interactions during an episode of van der Pol’s *Big Name B*tches* podcast in October 2023, Wilson admitted that a lack of nostalgia actually helped him break the ice. He confessed he was slightly too old to watch *That’s So Raven* during its original run, meaning he was not starstruck when meeting his future partner. That missing background knowledge kept his nerve cool during their initial table reads and scenes. According to reports, Wilson felt a spark almost immediately during his very first week on set. Despite wanting to pursue a connection right away, he held off because he was already in a relationship at the time. He kept things strictly professional on set until the timing finally aligned. ## are anneliese van der pol and johnno wilson engaged After ending his prior relationship months later, Wilson made his move during the *Raven's Home* Season 1 wrap celebration. That party invite kicked off half a decade of dating, ultimately leading to a romantic engagement. Now, after five years together and an engagement under their belts, the former co-stars are preparing for their second baby. They have officially turned a fictional TV divorce into one of the sweetest off-screen Hollywood love stories.