Working in TV and film can be tough – long hours, intense storylines, and constantly forming new on-screen relationships. When Blue Bloods premiered in 2010, its stars were virtually strangers. Fourteen years later, fans still wonder: are the Reagans as close in real life as they are around that famous dinner table?
The Real-Life Reagan Family Bond
Just like their on-screen family, the Blue Bloods cast has built a genuine bond over the years. Whether it’s sharing laughs behind the scenes, taking group photos, or joining in on dance challenges, it’s clear these actors truly enjoy each other’s company. What started as a job has turned into a lasting friendship that mirrors the warmth of the Reagan clan.
Donnie Wahlberg and Tom Selleck: A True Father-Son Duo
On-screen, Danny Reagan and his father Frank don’t always see eye to eye – but off-screen, Donnie Wahlberg and Tom Selleck share a heartfelt friendship. Wahlberg revealed that Selleck used to call him “Donnie,” but now greets him with, “Hey, son.” Wahlberg returns the gesture, affectionately calling Selleck “Dad.”
Selleck has praised Wahlberg’s energy and talent, saying, “Donny’s a talented man and a talented actor — I can already see that in his directing.” Wahlberg even shared a sweet birthday message on Instagram: “Happy Birthday to my dear friend and TV dad – the one and only Tom Selleck! Love you, Dad!”
Partners On and Off Screen
Vanessa Ray (Eddie Janko) and Will Estes (Jamie Reagan) share an easy chemistry both on and off screen. Ray once wrote, “I adore my partner @willestes101. He’s one of the best people I know and he’s put up with me for seven years!” Estes echoed her sentiment: “So much of my life has been working with Vanessa the last few years. Grateful indeed.”
As for Danny and Baez, Wahlberg and Marisa Ramirez’s friendship runs deep. Ramirez posted a sweet birthday tribute to Wahlberg: “Happy Birthday to my best girlfriend, my partner in solving cr1me, and the only other person who makes this weird face with me!”
Family Dinners: The Heart of Blue Bloods
Those legendary Sunday dinners aren’t just meaningful for the characters – they’re special for the cast, too. Wahlberg once said, “The Reagans are fortunate to be together on Sundays, and we’re reminded how lucky we are as actors.”
He added, “Having that dinner scene each week is a blessing – a real-life check-in that’s as special for us as it is for the fans watching.”
