Heather Locklear and Lorenzo Lamas are officially a couple, marking a novel chapter for the two television veterans. A representative for Lamas confirmed on Friday, April 10, that the 68-year-aged actor and the 64-year-old Dynasty alum “are seeing each other.”
The revelation follows a series of sightings in Las Vegas, where the pair spent New Year’s Eve together in December 2025. Photographs emerged showing the couple at Barry’s Steakhouse, located within the Circa Resort and Casino, where they were seen meeting with chef Barry Dakake. In the images, Locklear is seen posing with the chef in the kitchen and sampling a dessert fresh from the oven although Lamas stood by her side.
This new romance arrives nearly a year after it was confirmed in May 2025 that Locklear was single. Her relationship with Lamas follows a split from her former fiancé, Chris Heisser. The two had been engaged since June 2020, but sources indicated they had not seen each other since the previous New Year, with Locklear reportedly focusing on her own well-being during her time apart from Heisser.
As the relationship progresses, the couple is reportedly integrating their families. Reports indicate that the adult children of both Locklear and Lamas had plans to meet and spend time together over the weekend to get acquainted as their parents’ romance intensifies.
A History of High-Profile Romances
For Locklear, the relationship with Lamas adds to a storied history of high-profile partnerships that have captivated the public since her rise to fame in the early 1980s. After gaining visibility as Officer Stacy Sheridan on T.J. Hooker, Locklear became a central figure in celebrity culture, often linked to some of the biggest names in music, and television.
Her first marriage was to Mötley Crüe drummer Tommy Lee, which lasted from 1986 to 1993. Following that split, she married Bon Jovi guitarist Richie Sambora in 1994. The couple had one daughter, Ava, in 1997, before eventually divorcing in 2007. Locklear too had a brief engagement to her Melrose Place costar Jack Wagner in 2011.
Lamas brings his own complex romantic history to the relationship. The Falcon Crest and The Bold and the Beautiful actor has been married six times. His marital timeline includes a brief marriage to Victoria Hilbert (1981–1982) and a second marriage to Michele Smith (1983–1985), with whom he shared a son, A.J., and a daughter, Shayne. Smith passed away in January 2018.
Lamas’ subsequent marriages included Kathleen Kinmont (1989–1993), with whom he has three daughters—Alexandra, Victoria, and Isabella—as well as Shauna Sand (1996–2002) and Shawna Craig (2011–2018). His most recent marriage to Kenna Nicole Scott lasted from 2023 to 2025. He is the father of daughter Patton Lee from a relationship with Daphne Ashbrook.
Timeline of Key Relationships
| Person | Partner | Period | Status/Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heather Locklear | Tommy Lee | 1986–1993 | Divorced |
| Heather Locklear | Richie Sambora | 1994–2007 | Divorced |
| Heather Locklear | Chris Heisser | 2020–2025 | Split (Engaged) |
| Lorenzo Lamas | Kenna Nicole Scott | 2023–2025 | Divorced |
| Lorenzo Lamas | Shawna Craig | 2011–2018 | Divorced |
The Intersection of Soap Opera Royalty
The pairing of Locklear and Lamas is a convergence of two distinct eras of television glamour. Locklear’s career was defined by her roles in Dynasty and Melrose Place, where she embodied the “blonde bombshell” archetype of the 80s and 90s. Lamas, meanwhile, built a reputation as a leading man in action and soap opera dramas, including Love in the Clouds and Falcon Crest.
Their shared background in the demanding world of daytime and primetime soaps may provide a common ground as they navigate their new relationship. Both have spent decades in the public eye, dealing with the scrutiny of tabloids and the pressures of maintaining a public image while managing complex family dynamics.
The move toward introducing their adult children suggests a desire for stability and familial integration. Given the size of Lamas’ extended family—which includes children from multiple marriages and relationships—the blending of these two households represents a significant step in the progression of their romance.
While Locklear has spent much of the last year “focusing on herself” and recovering from the conclude of her engagement to Heisser, her emergence with Lamas suggests a readiness to return to a public partnership. The timing of their New Year’s Eve celebration in Las Vegas indicates that the relationship had been developing privately for several months before the public confirmation in April.
As of this writing, representatives for Locklear have not yet provided additional comments on the relationship. The couple remains focused on their private lives and the integration of their children.
We will continue to monitor for official updates regarding the couple’s status. We invite readers to share their thoughts on this television pairing in the comments below.
