Cassidy and McKenna met at UNT where they shared a love of film and performance. Over time, they grew inseparable—talking every day, taking trips, and sharing life’s big and small moments. Now, they’re not just friends—they’re chosen family.

Ellie and McKenna met as theater majors during their freshman year at UNT and quickly bonded over their love of books, travel, and the arts. Though Ellie now lives in New York chasing her dreams, their friendship has never wavered, and they remain each other's biggest cheerleaders.

Lexie is McKenna’s oldest and first-ever friend—they’ve been close since they were eight months old. Through every season of life, their bond has stayed strong. No matter the time or distance between them, their friendship always picks up right where it left off.

McKenna and Alexa first met in Mrs. C’s kindergarten class at St. Monica Catholic School, but their connection runs even deeper—their dads, Mike and Carlos, were high school classmates. Growing up, they shared countless memories through JCDA, volleyball, and cheerleading. Their friendship has been built on a lifetime of shared experiences and family ties.

Marissa joined McKenna’s first grade class mid-year at St. Monica’s, and the two quickly became fast friends. They bonded over a shared love of horses, arts and crafts, and soccer—and through Marissa, McKenna also grew close to her twin sister, Kenzie. The three of them have been inseparable ever since, growing up together as lifelong friends.

McKenna met Kenzie in first grade through her twin sister Marissa, and the three quickly became inseparable. McKenna and Kenzie bonded over shared obsessions with TV shows, YouTube, and a love for creating art—something Kenzie constantly inspired. Growing up just two streets apart, McKenna often joked she was the Dunagans’ long-lost triplet, and to this day, she considers them family.

Marcela is McKenna’s cousin and has been a constant in her life from the very beginning. McKenna has always admired her as a role model and fashion icon, often saying she wants to be just like her when she grows up. Despite the distance and age gap, their bond is unshakable—McKenna often says that in another life, they wouldn’t just be cousins, they’d be sisters.

McKenna Curtis and McKenna Coulter have been friends since before they could walk, brought together by their active moms and soccer-loving dads. From childhood soccer games to family ski trips and getting ready for prom, they’ve shared countless memories side by side. McKenna Curtis is thrilled to have her back in Dallas.