On August 5, 2025, Leanne Morgan, star of Netflix’s hit sitcom Leanne, melted fans’ hearts during an interview on Good Hang With Amy Poehler, sharing the adorably awkward “meet cute” that sparked her 30-year marriage to husband Chuck Morgan. The Tennessee comedian’s tale of their first encounter at a Knoxville restaurant, filled with clumsy charm and laughter, has X buzzing with fans calling it “sitcom-worthy.” The story, as heartwarming as her stand-up, proves their love is a real-life rom-com.
Morgan, then a 26-year-old University of Tennessee student, was waiting tables at Grady’s when Chuck, a lanky 6’4” MBA student, walked in with trainees. “He looked like a praying mantis,” she quipped, recalling her playful jab, “You’re as tall as a tree!” Their banter, sparked by her dropping a tray of drinks, led to Chuck leaving a note with his number, starting a whirlwind romance. Fans on X, like @LeanneFan22, tweeted, “This is rom-com gold!”
The couple, married since 1993, share three children—Charlie, Maggie, and Tess—and two grandchildren. Morgan’s retelling, filled with Southern charm, highlights Chuck’s persistence, as he “stalked” her with sweet gestures like buying her a purse. “He was crazy about me,” she laughed, noting their instant connection. X users, with #LeanneChuck trending, posted, “Need this as a movie!” while @RomComLover88 gushed, “Pure love and laughs!”
Their story contrasts the fictional divorce in Leanne, where her character navigates heartbreak. Chuck’s support, from her jewelry sales days to comedy stardom, shines through, with Morgan crediting him for her success. Some skeptics on X questioned the story’s polish, but her genuine delivery, echoed in her 2023 Netflix special I’m Every Woman, quells doubts.
As Leanne dominates Netflix’s Top 10 with 10 million views, Morgan’s real-life love story captivates fans. The clumsy, heartfelt meet cute, now a viral sensation with 1 million X mentions, proves her and Chuck’s bond is as enduring as it is entertaining, sparking calls for a rom-com adaptation.
