From Coachella to children! Breaking Bad star Aaron Paul first met his wife, Lauren Parsekian, at the music festival in 2010, but little did they know they would go on to build a romance (and a family) together.
Paul started Breaking Bad in 2008 as Jesse Pinkman, a breakthrough role that earned the actor a total of three Emmys. On the other hand, Parsekian was attending Pepperdine University and graduated in 2009 with a degree in Filmmaking.
Parsekian met friend Molly Thomspon while at Pepperdine, and the two joined together to create the Kind Campaign – a nonprofit organization that brings awareness to bullying against girls in educational institutions. Upon graduating, the two campaign leaders visited schools across the country and documented their experience for a documentary film Finding Kind released in May 2011.
Paul and Parsekian met at Coachella shortly after Parsekian wrapped up filming and the two became good friends. After a year, the two fell in love and never looked back.
Their first date was even more adventurous — and almost had a very different ending. “Our first date after Coachella was a trip to Vegas,” Paul told Elle in March 2014. “We also jumped into a cab and said, ‘Take us to the nearest chapel. We’re getting married.’ The Little White Chapel ended up being closed. We probably would have gone through with it. It would have been a pretty funny story. But I’m happy we got married when we did — a year later.”
The two epitomize couple goals as they showcase their support for one another. Parsekian accompanied Paul on his second and third Emmy wins for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series in 2012 and 2014. During his acceptance speech in 2014, Paul gave his wife a shout-out. “To my wife, my God, thank you for marrying me,” he said. “If you don’t know what she does, look up Kind Campaign. Do yourself a favor, look up Kind Campaign.”
He and Parsekian enjoyed several years as a family of two before welcoming their first child in 2018, and Paul is more than happy to take on daddy duties. “She was born with a lot of hair, so I kind of started learning how to braid pretty early on,” Paul told Entertainment Tonight in June 2022. “I love correcting people when they say, ‘Oh, my God, your mom did such a great job on your hair.’ And my daughter goes, ‘No, my daddy did it.’ It just makes me so proud.”
From their first date in Las Vegas to a loving family, the two have continued to express their endless love for one another.
Keep scrolling to see Paul and Parsekian’s complete relationship timeline.
The couple initially met at Coachella. Jay-Z, Muse and Gorillaz headlined the event that year. Picture Perfect/Shutterstock
Despite their festival meet, Paul and Parsekian didn’t hit it off romantically until their trip to 2011 Coachella. “We had our first kiss on a ferris wheel at Coachella,” Paul revealed via Reddit’s “Ask Me Anything” in August 2013. Peter Brooker/Shutterstock
The two went on their first date in Las Vegas – where they almost tied the knot, Paul told Elle in 2014: “We also jumped into a cab and said, ‘Take us to the nearest chapel. We’re getting married.’” Peter Brooker/Shutterstock
Despite their almost marriage in Vegas, Paul ended up proposing to Parsekian in Paris on New Year’s Day. The pair had a cute moment dancing together in a courtyard when he popped the question. Parsekian took to her Facebook page soon after to share the news. “I’m so happy and excited and honored to share my life with the most amazing man on the planet,” she wrote. Jim Smeal/BEI/Shutterstock
Paul and Parsekian hit the red carpet at the 2012 Emmy Awards, where he won his second trophy for his role as Jesse Pinkman in Breaking Bad. For her part, the Kind Campaign founder gushed to ABC, “I’m honored to be his date. I love him, and I’m in awe of his talent.” While accepting his award, a teary-eyed Paul acknowledged his partner’s support. “My beautiful, most inspiring fiance … you truly saved me.” Jeff Daly/Invision/AP/Shutterstock
The couple tied the knot at the Cottage Pavilion at Calamigos Ranch in Malibu. Paul emailed guests ahead of time asking them to learn the lyrics to “Beauty” by Shivers. As he told GQ in February 2014, “I tracked down the lead singer in Brooklyn … When he got to the song and everyone else joined in, Lauren just started weeping in the most beautiful way ever.” John Shearer/Invision/AP/Shutterstock
Four years later, the Breaking Bad actor excitedly announced via Instagram that he and Parsekian were expecting. “Hey everyone, look what I did,” he wrote at the time. “Words can’t express how excited I am that his little one has entered our lives.” For her part, the soon-to-be-mother shared a sweet Instagram post with old childhood photos of both her and Paul alongside their first baby’s sonogram. Courtesy of Aaron Paul/Instagram
The couple welcomed their baby girl, Story Annabelle. Parsekian debuted their newborn via Instagram, captioning the photo of the little one, “There are no words that will ever be able to explain what just happened to my heart.” She also shared a loving photo of Paul holding Story in the nursery, writing, “I have never loved you more than I do right now.” Paul shared his own set of photos, including a black and white image of Story’s foot with the caption, “My heart.” Courtesy of Aaron Paul/Instagram
“Fatherhood has definitely changed me,” the first-time father told Haute Living in March 2020, noting that he “can’t wait to have another baby.” His wish came true, and Paul and Parsekian announced via Instagram one year later that they had a second child on the way. “We can’t wait to meet you baby!” she captioned a sweet photo of Story and her bump. Courtesy of Aaron Paul/Instagram
Parsekian announced the birth of her and Paul’s son, Ryden Caspian, via Instagram one month after he was born. She shared multiple black and white photos and revealed that his name was inspired by the couple’s favorite artist, Mark Ryden. Paul gushed over the couple’s newborn a day before their Instagram posts on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. “His name is Ryden, and I love him,” the star told the host. He also mentioned Story’s affection for her little brother: “She’s madly in love with him.” Matt Baron/Shutterstock
In the same appearance on The Tonight Show, Paul revealed that he had asked his Breaking Bad Costar Bryan Cranston to be Ryden’s godfather. “I asked Bryan on his birthday if he would be our baby’s godfather,” the actor told Fallon. “I love the man to death. He’s one of my best friends in the world.” Matt Baron/BEI/Shutterstock
"For 15 nights, we sat in this exact spot to watch the sunset," Parsekian captioned a snap of her husband looking out at the gorgeous horizon in Whitestable, England. "Most of the time we talked, but some times we didn't. Some times we just watched and listened. It's nice, the quiet. Not feeling the need to fill a space with words." Courtesy of Lauren Paul/Instagram
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