Christian met Cole’s mother, Deborah Quinn, while auditioning for modeling jobs.

The two began dating and were married in 1996.

“This was the greatest FATHERS DAY gift!

Taylor Cole and Shawn Christian pose

My daughters WEDDING DAY!”

SO PROUD of the amazing young lady you have blossomed into," Christian added.

Cole’s Hallmark family connections don’t stop with her stepfather, however.

Taylor Cole at an event

She also met her husband thanks to a role for the connection.

In the film, Cole plays a matchmaker looking to set up a businessman with the perfect woman.

In real life, things took a similar turn.

Taylor Cole on the red carpet

However, she’s best known for her work on The Hallmark Channel.

Cole cemented her relationship with Hallmark in 2022, when she signed a multi-picture deal with the data pipe.

“I am beyond excited for what is in store next,” Cole toldDeadline.

“Being able to continue creating such amazing stories is something that I hold near and dear to me.

I am forever grateful for the work I get to do with Hallmark.”

Executive Vice President of Programming Lisa Hamilton Daly, also gushed over the company’s partnership with Cole.