From On-Screen Classmates to Lifelong Partners: 'School of Rock' Stars Tie the Knot

Today We Become One • January 27, 2025

Child actors Caitlin Hale and Angelo Massagli, who met on the set of 'School of Rock,'

celebrate their enduring connection with a heartwarming wedding.

Newlyweds pose indoors: woman in white dress, man in tuxedo, checkered floor, shelves in background.

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Image Credit (above): Image credits: caitlinmhale

In a delightful turn of events that has fans of the 2003 film 'School of Rock' cheering, former child actors Caitlin Hale and Angelo Massagli have married, more than two decades after first meeting on set. The couple, both 33, exchanged vows on January 4, 2025, in a ceremony that doubled as a heartfelt reunion for their co-stars.

Hale and Massagli portrayed Marta, a backup singer, and Frankie, the band's security chief, respectively, in the beloved film starring Jack Black as a substitute teacher who transforms his class into a rock band. Their initial meeting at auditions in New York City left a lasting impression on Massagli. Reflecting on that moment, he recalled thinking, "Wow, that girl’s really, really, really something else."

After filming concluded, both Hale and Massagli stepped away from acting to pursue different career paths. Hale became an OB-GYN ultrasound technologist, while Massagli earned a law degree and now works as a lawyer for TikTok. Despite their busy lives, the cast maintained their bond through group chats and occasional reunions.

Fate brought Hale and Massagli back together in 2018 when they discovered they were both studying in Florida. A lunch to catch up rekindled their connection, leading to a romantic relationship. Their shared history provided a strong foundation, with Massagli noting that their early familiarity "really cut through some of those early relationship hurdles." 

The couple announced their engagement in June 2023, with Massagli proposing at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Their wedding, held at the Park Château Estate & Gardens in New Jersey, was a nostalgic celebration. Several 'School of Rock' co-stars attended, and Jack Black sent a generous video message to congratulate the pair. A highlight of the evening was a dance to Stevie Nicks' "Edge of Seventeen," a nod to a memorable scene from the film. 

This heartwarming union serves as a testament to the enduring bonds formed during their childhood on set. Fans of 'School of Rock' are celebrating the couple's journey from on-screen classmates to real-life partners, proving that sometimes, the most unexpected connections can lead to lifelong happiness.

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