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Adam Demos and Sarah Shahi met on the set of 2021's raunchiest TV show. Their romance is still going strong.

Who wasn't watching Sex/Life in 2021? The sexy Netflix drama took over the world for a hot-minute, and we were all mortified when it wasn't renewed past season two.

However, in wholesome news for fans of the show, particularly the Billie and Brad shippers, you'll be excited to know that the actors Sarah Shahi and Adam Demos are still together in real life. And they seem to be going strong, almost five years after they first met.

In the series, Sarah Shahi plays a married mother-of-two who cannot stop thinking about her ex, Brad, played by Adam Demos. In real life, however, they are a loved-up couple — and they have this horny TV show to thank.

Watch: Just in case you're wondering HOW horny this horny show is... Post continues below video.


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Sarah Shahi and Adam Demos meet on set, August 2020.

Shahi and Demos first crossed paths on the set of their Netflix show, Sex/Life in 2020.

At the time, Shahi had recently split from her husband, Shameless actor Steve Howey, after 11 years' of marriage. They share children William, 13, and twins Violet and Knox, 8.

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Steve Howey and Sarah Shahi posing for a photo at an event. Shahi and ex-husband Steve Howey in 2019. Image: Getty.

Shahi said she took on the role as she could relate to her character, Billie.

"I'm a mother of three incredible children myself and having been in a long-term relationship in the past, I often found myself questioning some of the things that Billie was questioning — her desire for sort of this sexual freedom and liberation that she was feeling," she told US Weekly.

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"Just that sense of 'where did that other girl go?' It's like, 'remember when I used to be fun?' Those kinds of questions, like, before the long-term relationship and before the kids."

Additionally, she told Vogue Australia: "There was just a part of me that so desperately felt that I was settling, and that I wanted more than what my life was offering, much like Billie. I saw a lot of myself in her."

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So when filming began in Canada in late August 2020, she was pleasantly surprised by her co-star.

"Well, that's a tall drink of water," she joked to People.

"When I first met Adam, I was really blown away with him. We met in the makeup trailer and we just got on instantly. We had the exact same taste in music. We had the same taste in whiskey and tequilas, and I was really blown away by him just as a person and all I knew was that I wanted more."

Sarah Shahi and Adam Demos confirm they are dating, December 2020.

It's not clear when exactly they began dating, but the pair became Instagram official on New Year's Eve 2020 when they posted matching photos.

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And it didn't stop there. From then on, there was a pretty steady stream of affectionate Insta posts.

In 2021, Shahi wrote a heartfelt message on Demos' birthday, along with a photo of the two of them together.

"Not exactly sure how two people on opposite sides of the world could have more in common, were meant to meet, were meant to be together. But I do know I met my soulmate," she wrote.

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Sarah Shahi and Adam Demos make their red carpet debut as a couple, December 2021.

In December 2021, a year after officially confirming their relationship, Shahi and Demos made their red carpet debut together.

Attending the 2021 People's Choice Awards in Santa Monica, Shahi wore a stunning silver gown, while Demos suited up with a fun maroon polka-dot number.

The two seemed very in-love and were seen laughing and posing together for photos.

Adam Demos in a polka dot suit and Sarah Shahi in a silver gown, posing on the carpet for The 2021 People's Choice Awards. Adam Demos and Sarah Shahi met on the set of Netflix's Sex/Life. Image: Getty.

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Sarah Shahi and Adam Demos return to Sex/Life season 2, March 2023.

Following a successful first season, Shahi and Demos reprised their roles as Billie and Brad in season two of Sex/Life, which aired to Netflix in March 2023.

Fans were ecstatic this time round, given the pair were seen together very often in the process of doing promotions, including the show's premiere and other interviews.

Speaking to People at the time, Shahi also gushed about how much she enjoyed working with her real-life partner on screen.

"He still is one of my favorite scene partners because everything becomes very easy with him — whether or not it's a scene about loving one another or hating one another — all I have to do is kind of look at him and my work is done," she said. "I'm pretty lucky in that aspect," she said.

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Sarah Shahi and Adam Demos visit Australia, August 2023.

Later in 2023, Demos shared some adorable photos of a trip the two shared to Australia.

From climbing the iconic Sydney Harbour Bridge and enjoying the scenic views to meeting koalas and fancy dinners, it looked like Shahi and Demos had a blast while down under.

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Sarah Shahi and Adam Demos spotted in Lake Como together, September 2024.

Shahi and Demos, aside from the odd Instagram post, seem to keep their relationship relatively private, for the most part.In September 2024, the pair were seen taking a romantic stroll in Lake Como, Italy. While their relationship is largely kept out of the public eye, this rare public outing had fans very excited.

The two were spotted enjoying the picturesque surroundings, smiling and holding hands, as they walked through the charming streets of the Italian lakeside town.

Adam Demos supports Sarah Shahi's new show, December 2024.

Both Shahi and Demos have gone on to participate in various film and TV projects, including Red, White and Royal Blue for Shahi and Rescue: HI-Surf for Demos. And the pair are equally supportive of each other's endeavours.

In November, Shahi shared a trailer of her new show Paradise to her Instagram, captioning it, "Your January plans have been made."

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And Demos was not shy about sharing his support for his partner.

"F*** yeeeeeeeeeeahh baby!!!!!" he commented on the post.

We adore a supportive, thriving couple.

Feature image: Getty / Instagram/sarahshahi.

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