NEWSEmily Van Camp Says She Didn't 'Like' Her Husband Josh Bowman When They Met on 'Revenge' Set
Emily VanCamp revealed 'she didn't like' husband Josh Bowman when they met as costars on ‘Revenge.'
Aug. 17 2026, Published 7:44 a.m. ET
Emily VanCamp wasn't exactly swept off her feet when she first met Josh Bowman.
On Sunday, August 16, VanCamp and Bowman stepped onto the red carpet together for the first time in three years during the third day of the TV Academy's 2026 Televerse Festival at JW Marriott LA Live in Los Angeles. The couple joined their former Revenge costars for a panel celebrating the 15th anniversary of the hit series.
Emily VanCamp admitted that she didn't initially like Josh Bowman when they first met on the set of ‘Revenge.’
While reflecting on everything the show brought into her life, VanCamp admitted her romance with Bowman didn't exactly start with instant chemistry.
"We're married. We have two children. So that also is an amazing thing that came out of this show. I met my incredible husband and now we have two babies so life is good... I didn't like him at first... and then slowly but surely it all unfolded as we started shooting the series and it was an undeniable thing, you know,” Camp told Extra.
Their Red Carpet Looks
The pair stunned in matching black outfits on the red carpet.
For the anniversary celebration, Bowman kept things classic in a black button-down polo shirt, white pants and black shoes. He finished off the look with a sleek silver watch.
VanCamp went for a dramatic all-black ensemble, wearing a lace long-sleeve blouse and matching pants. The sheer floral detailing added a bold touch to the outfit, which she paired with delicate dangling pearl earrings and a wavy, layered hairstyle.
Former costars Ashley Madekwe, Gabriel Mann, Connor Paolo, Nick Wechsler and Henry Czerny also attended the reunion. Christa B. Allen was reportedly expected to appear but was noticeably absent from the red carpet.
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From Costars to Husband and Wife
Emily VanCamp and Josh Bowman eventually became a real-life couple after playing romantic interests on the ABC drama.
VanCamp and Bowman first met in early 2011 while working together on Revenge. Their professional relationship eventually turned romantic, with the pair becoming a couple by late 2011 or early 2012.
The two went on to marry in 2018 in the Bahamas.
Their family has since grown, with the couple welcoming their first daughter, Iris, in 2021. Three years later, they welcomed their second daughter, Rio Rose.
VanCamp Shares Her Marriage Advice
Emily VanCamp and Josh Bowman married in 2018 in the Bahamas and share two daughters, Iris and Rio Rose.
Despite keeping their relationship mostly away from the spotlight, VanCamp has occasionally offered a glimpse into how she and Bowman make their marriage work.
During a previous interview with Women's Health, the actress said maintaining their individual identities is an important part of their relationship.
"It's more about accepting each other as separate people," she said. "Laugh a lot and be really delicate with the other person's heart, because sometimes you start to take each other for granted. Always remember that neither of you needs to be there. It's a choice every day to stay together."
VanCamp has also previously opened up about the foundation she believes is essential in a relationship.
In a 2014 interview with InStyle Australia, she summed up her approach simply: "Trust is the most important thing in any relationship because everything falls into place after that."
