KJ Apa Is Going to Be a Dad! Revisit the Love Lives of Other Riverdale Stars

KJ Apa and Clara Berry announced they're expecting their first child together. It got us thinking: Which other Riverdale stars are living their happily ever after? Keep on scrolling!

By Alyssa Morin May 19, 2021 11:12 PM
| Updated May 19, 2021 11:55 PM
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Watch: "Riverdale" Star KJ Apa Is Going to Be a Dad!

KJ Apa will soon take on a new role: Fatherhood.

On Wednesday, May 19, the Riverdale actor announced that he and Clara Berry are expecting their first child together. At first, the 23-year-old star teased the baby news on Instagram, posting a hazy photo that appeared to show off his girlfriend's stomach.

But the couple didn't keep fans guessing too long. Shortly after, Clara took to her Instagram page and put her growing baby bump on display. Along with her photo, the 27-year-old model captioned her post with an egg emoji to imply that something's cooking.

KJ later confirmed their family was growing, commenting, "She's pregnant btw."

The actor's Riverdale co-stars expressed their excitement over the baby news in the comments section.

Camila Mendes responded, "another neném (baby) on the way."

"Rivers soon to be bestie," Vanessa Morgan, who welcomed her baby boy in January 2021, replied, with Lili Reinhart sharing three heart emojis.

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Of course, KJ isn't the only Riverdale star to find love and embark on a new chapter.

Scroll through our gallery below to find out who else from the CW show has either found their special someone or is happily single.

Lili Reinhart

Following her 2020 split from Cole Sprouse, the actress sparked romance rumors with Ozark actor Spencer Neville in April 2022 at Coachella. 

And a year later, she confirmed her relationship with actor Jack Martin, when the couple was seen sharing a passionate kiss at the Los Angeles International Airport. 

In June 2020, Lili also opened up about her sexuality, sharing on Instagram, "Although I've never announced it publicly before, I am a proud bisexual woman."

Camila Mendes

Though she dated costar Charles Melton for more than a year during the show, E! News learned in December 2019 that they had split.

Camila sparked romance rumors with internet personality Rudy Mancuso in November 2022, before going public their relationship in January 2023.

K.J. Apa

The Riverdale golden boy, known as Archie Andrews, confirmed his romance with model Clara Berry in early February 2020 and welcomed their son Sasha in September 2021.

However, Clara revealed in February 2024 that the pair had split

Cole Sprouse

The actor has moved on from his Riverdale romance. In February 2021, Cole confirmed he's dating Canadian model and influencer Ari Fournier.

Madelaine Petsch

After three years together, E! News learned in February 2020 that the actress and boyfriend Travis Mills had called it quits.

In August 2022, she began dating Anthony Li, Halsey's longtime manager.

"It's been a cute 9 years of knowing you," she wrote on Instagram in 2023 while celebrating their anniversary, "but even cuter 1 year of dating you." 

While the pair never publicly announced their split, Madelaine went on to spark romance rumors with rapper Tyga in February 2025, before going public with their relationship two months later. 

Charles Melton

Following his romance with Camila, the actor dated Chase Sui Wonders in 2022 before moving on with Chloe Bennet the following May.

The two reportedly split in December 2023.

Vanessa Morgan

In January 2020, the actress behind Toni Topaz married baseball player Michael Kopech, known for previously being in a relationship with Brielle Biermann.

The following June, he filed for divorce, which was not made public until after Morgan announced her pregnancy. Their son River was born in January 2021.

In 2022, the Wild Cards actress began dating basketball player James Karnik, who is from her home country of Canada. They welcomed daughter Kaia in July 2024.

Casey Cott

Kevin Keller is a married man IRL! The actor tied the knot with his longtime girlfriend Nichola Basara on Dec. 19, 2021, with his Riverdale costars Lili, Camila, K.J., Madelaine, Vanessa and Drew Ray Tanner in attendance.

Skeet Ulrich

The Scream star shares two children with his first wife, Georgina Cates. The former couple called it quits in 2005.

Skeet was married to Amelia Jackson-Gray for three years, but the duo went their separate ways in 2015.

The actor sparked engagement rumors with model Megan Blake Irwin, but his rep clarified to E! News in May 2020 they are not engaged.

He was most recently linked to Lucy Hale, however, their whirlwind romance came to an end in April 2021.

Ashleigh Murray

The actress has kept fans guessing when it comes to her love life, keeping her beau's name out of the public. However, she's shared glimpses into their romance over the years, including posting a photo of the couple kissing at a friend's wedding in 2019.

Mark Consuelos

Relationship goals! The actor has been married to Kelly Ripa for more than 25 years. In addition to sharing a talk show together, the longtime couple are parents to kids Michael, Lola and Joaquin.

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