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Sophia Bush Speaks Out on Ashlyn Harris Rumors Ahead of Her New Memoir
Sophia Bush is done staying quiet. The One Tree Hill actress has sat down for one of her most personal interviews yet, speaking about the rumors that have followed her relationship with wife Ashlyn Harris for years. The timing is no accident: her memoir arrives next week.
What She Said on Call Her Daddy
Bush spoke with host Alex Cooper on the “Call Her Daddy” podcast. She said the relationship did not begin as an affair, and that there was no overlap with either of their previous marriages. In her telling, both she and Harris had already filed for divorce and were living apart from their exes when they first went to dinner.
When Cooper asked if she could say with confidence that there was no overlap, Bush answered right away that she could.
“Everybody Wishes They Could Have Done Things Differently”
Bush didn’t pretend everything was perfect. She said that everybody wishes they could have done “a million things differently.” But she added that she can’t rewrite the past, and she also seems to have accepted that some people won’t be convinced. She said she is “never gonna change anybody’s mind who made it up.”
The Cost of the Rumors
According to Bush, the speculation has had real consequences. She said the rumors have been “fun for strangers,” but that they have affected her and Harris’ jobs and damaged their credibility. That is her own account, and it speaks to how fast online speculation can attach itself to a person’s career.
The Timeline So Far
- Both Bush and Harris separated from their previous spouses in 2023.
- Bush had been married to Grant Hughes for 13 months and filed for divorce in August 2023.
- She publicly confirmed her relationship with Harris in April 2024.
- They married in summer 2025 in an intimate ceremony in upstate New York, attended by Harris’ two children.
- The couple publicly confirmed the marriage in September 2026, saying they had chosen to enjoy it privately first.
- Bush also revealed that she was the one who proposed.
The Memoir
Bush is promoting her memoir, And I Will Tell You Mine: Notes from a Life in Progress, which comes out on October 27. The book explores her personal life, relationships, and journey toward self-discovery. Expect more candid interviews between now and release day.
Advocacy Beyond the Headlines
It’s easy to forget the rest of her story. Bush and Harris both serve on the board of the Human Rights Campaign and are active supporters of LGBTQ+ causes. Bush’s acting career includes years on One Tree Hill and Chicago P.D., which she left in April 2017.
Quick Facts
- Profession: Actress and activist
- Known for: One Tree Hill, Chicago P.D.
- Spouse: Ashlyn Harris, former soccer player
- New project: Memoir out October 27, 2026
FAQ
Who is Sophia Bush married to?
Former soccer player Ashlyn Harris. They married in 2025.
What is Sophia Bush’s memoir called?
And I Will Tell You Mine: Notes from a Life in Progress.
When does the memoir come out?
October 27, 2026.