Charisma Carpenter Admits Crush on Dermot Mulroney at GalaxyCon

Charisma Carpenter openly expressed her admiration for Dermot Mulroney during a recent event, revealing a playful and flirty exchange between the two actors. In a video shared on TikTok on August 31, 2023, Carpenter, known for her role in *Buffy the Vampire Slayer*, declared herself Mulroney’s “biggest fan,” reminiscing about her long-standing affection for him since his iconic role in *My Best Friend’s Wedding*.

The encounter took place at the GalaxyCon Nightmare Weekend held in Cleveland, Ohio. Carpenter, 55, was pleasantly surprised to find Mulroney, 61, attending the event. She enthusiastically shared her feelings, stating, “I really don’t know why Dermot Mulroney is here but it doesn’t matter because I am probably his biggest fan.” In the video, she praised his talent while adding a lighthearted touch about her admiration for him.

Flirty Moments and Shared Interests

During the event, Carpenter was encouraged by her handler to approach Mulroney and express her fandom. In a humorous turn of events, she mentioned that she “ended up crashing his photo op” and successfully captured a picture with the actor. “I told him that I auditioned to play his ex-wife on *Chicago Fire*, but I didn’t get the part,” Carpenter explained. She recalled Mulroney’s response: “We’ll have to manifest working together,” to which she jokingly thought, “No, no, you need to manifest being my husband.”

This flirtation comes at a complex time for Mulroney, who filed for divorce from his estranged wife, Prima Apollinaare, on June 23, 2025. The couple shares two daughters, Mabel, 17, and Sadie, 15. In his filing, Mulroney requested spousal support, although he did not specify a date of separation. The pair married in 2010 and have maintained a relatively low profile since.

Previous Collaborations and Personal Lives

Prior to their split, Mulroney and Apollinaare worked together on the Fox game show *We Are Family*. In a February 2024 interview with *Entertainment Weekly*, Mulroney reminisced about the show, noting the unique experience of being a “stealth Hollywood couple.” He remarked, “It was such an amazing phone call to get that the show reached out to us. They knew Prima’s music and put together that we are this sort of secret couple even though we’ve been together for 20 years.”

Carpenter has her own history of relationships. She was previously married to Damian Hardy from 2002 to 2008, and they share one son, Donovan Charles. More recently, she was linked to singer Michael Rossi, adding another layer to her personal story.

The exchange between Carpenter and Mulroney not only highlights their mutual admiration but also offers a glimpse into the personal lives of two actors navigating their careers and relationships in the public eye. As they continue to engage with fans and each other, their playful interaction at GalaxyCon is a reminder of the lighter side of celebrity culture.