Sarah Hyland And Wells Adams' Sweetest Moments Make Them Total Couple Goals

Actor Sarah Hyland has undergone quite the transformation since her Haley Dunphy days on ABC's "Modern Family," which not only inspired fans' baby names based on their favorite sitcom but also had them extremely invested in her relationship with Wells Adams. Adams appeared on "The Bachelorette" during JoJo Fletcher's season in 2016, and while he didn't walk away with the final rose, he wasn't far from meeting his forever love. Back in 2012, Hyland, a self-proclaimed "Bachelor" fan, posted on X (formerly Twitter) about how good-looking the contestants were, though she quickly denied having a crush on anyone. Little did she know what was waiting for her.

In 2017, Adams joined "Bachelor in Paradise" as the bartender, and the two exchanged flirty posts on X. Less than a month later, Hyland underwent a kidney transplant. At the time, she and Adams had only been on two dates, but he flew from Nashville to Los Angeles to care for her throughout her recovery, even with her family by her side. At the time, Hyland told Cosmopolitan that she and Adams were already talking about falling in love, so naturally they soft-launched on Instagram in October 2017. From that moment on, their (public) love story began, giving us some of these sweet moments.

Sarah Hyland and Wells Adams sparked romance rumors when the pair debuted a decidedly not-so-sexy couples Halloween costume, dressing up as Eleven and Dustin from "Stranger Things." Hyland captioned the Instagram post, "#strangerthings have happened #happyhalloween." While the post neither confirmed nor denied their relationship status, it quickly sent fans into a frenzy of speculation; after all, it is social media. Though the duo kept things relatively low-key at first, the playful costume marked one of the earliest public hints that their romance was officially underway.

By September 2018, Wells Adams and Sarah Hyland were celebrating a major relationship milestone. Marking the one-year anniversary of their first kiss, Adams shared a heartfelt tribute on Instagram, writing, "I kissed this beautiful woman for the 1st time a year ago today. Best year of my life. I love you to Pluto and back @sarahhyland." 

The phrase "to Pluto and back" quickly became the couple's signature saying, symbolizing the size of their affection for one another and appearing throughout their relationship in the years that followed.

Two years after making their relationship Instagram official, Wells Adams popped the question to Sarah Hyland during a romantic getaway in Fiji. On a secluded beach overlooking the ocean, Adams got down on one knee, and she happily said yes. Hyland, showcasing her absolutely gorgeous natural hair, shared the exciting news on Instagram. She quoted the iconic line from "It Takes Two," writing, "That can't eat, can't sleep, reach for the stars, over the fence, World Series kind of stuff ✨❤️ @wellsadams." The dreamy proposal marked the beginning of the couple's next chapter together.

Sarah Hyland celebrated Wells Adams' 40th birthday with a heartfelt Instagram tribute, sharing a carousel of photos highlighting some of their sweetest moments together. Alongside the post, she wrote, "Happy 40th Birthday to the love of my life! You light up every room you enter, you bring a smile to every face around, and most importantly, love without limits. Thank you for being the most amazing husband @wellsadams ✨ I love you +1 anything you say. To Pluto & Back. Xx." 

The touching tribute once again featured the couple's signature phrase, "To Pluto & Back," signaling that these two never left the honeymoon phase behind. We love to see it.

Wells Adams and Sarah Hyland proved they know how to have fun at someone else's wedding. Adams shared a series of Instagram photos from a family wedding, with the cover image showing the couple sticking out their tongues and letting loose on the dance floor. Alongside snapshots of the celebration, he also showed off a few photos he took himself, joking about his newfound photography skills, writing, "Invite us to your wedding at your own risk ... An absolutely beautiful wedding, and we were proud to stand next to you on your biggest day. Also, I'm a photographer now. #fujix100ⅵ."

Sarah Hyland and Wells Adams traded red carpets for the ballet during a glamorous date night. Hyland shared a series of elegant photos from the evening on Instagram, capturing the couple dressed to the nines as they enjoyed the performance together. Referencing "A Chorus Line" in her caption, she wrote, "Yes, Everything WAS beautiful at the ballet." The romantic outing gave fans another glimpse into the couple's life together, proving they can make even a night at the theater look effortlessly chic and cozy.

Sarah Hyland and Wells Adams are certified Halloween enthusiasts. In October 2025, the couple had to celebrate the holiday from opposite coasts while Hyland starred in Broadway's "Just in Time" in New York City. Rather than skipping their annual tradition, they got creative with a long-distance couple's costume. Each dressed as a tin can with a string attached to their head, recreating the classic childhood telephone. Hyland summed up the clever look with the caption, "First Halloween apart: Long Distance Call," proving distance couldn't stop their festive spirit and their beautiful connection.

In April 2026, Sarah Hyland said goodbye to her starring role as Connie Francis in "Just in Time," to which Wells Adams penned a sweet Instagram post praising his wife's talent and commitment to the demanding eight-show-a-week Broadway schedule. 

In his post, Adams joked about her co-star Jonathan Groff "making out with [his] wife 8 times a week" while also thanking him for taking care of Hyland during the run. He ended the sweet message by welcoming his wife back home.

Wells Adams celebrated seven years since he asked Sarah Hyland to marry him with a heartfelt Instagram post in July 2026. Reflecting on the milestone, Adams shared a photo of the couple from their Fiji engagement and wrote, "I asked this woman to marry me 7 years ago today. Best decision I've ever made. Still can't believe she said yes. Love you most @sarahhyland." The sweet post marked the couple's engagement anniversary, highlighting Adams' continued love and appreciation for Hyland, years after popping the question and tying the knot in 2022.