Hollywood Stars Heather Locklear and Lorenzo Lamas Confirm Romantic Relationship
In a delightful twist of Hollywood fate, veteran actors Heather Locklear and Lorenzo Lamas have officially confirmed they are dating, following a friendship that spans over four decades. The couple, who first met while launching their acting careers in the early 1980s, have been romantically involved for the past six months, according to representatives speaking to entertainment news outlets.
Rediscovered Magazine Cover Sparks Nostalgia
The Daily Mail recently unearthed a provocative magazine cover from 1983 that features both Locklear and Lamas posing in revealing swimwear. The cover of Playgirl magazine, which aimed to be a female-oriented counterpart to Playboy, shows Locklear, now 64, radiant in a red bikini, while Lamas, 68, confidently sports a black Speedo.
The headline boldly proclaimed: "Lorenzo Lamas & Heather Locklear In Very Bare Swimwear." Inside the publication, photographs captured the actors cuddling intimately, foreshadowing their current romantic connection.
Lamas himself celebrated the rediscovery of this vintage cover with a post on social media platform X, writing: "I cannot believe that this was 43 years ago! Side note, speedos on request only #HeatherLocklear #Playgirl #80s."
From Friendship to Romance: A Timeline of Their Relationship
The transition from longtime friends to romantic partners has been marked by several public appearances over recent months:
- November: The pair were first spotted together at a dinner party during The World's Largest Disco event in Buffalo, New York.
- New Year's Eve: They enjoyed a date night at Barry's Steakhouse within the Circa Resort & Casino in Las Vegas.
- January 17: Both attended The Brave & Rescued Awards at The LA City Fire Museum, walking arm in arm.
- Recent Weekend: According to TMZ, Locklear met Lamas' children and grandchildren at her Thousand Oaks, California mansion, followed by lunch and a movie outing.
Backgrounds of Two Iconic Television Stars
Both actors rose to fame during the golden age of primetime soap operas. Heather Locklear achieved global recognition for her role as the scheming Amanda Woodward on the hit series Melrose Place from 1993 to 1999, with a return during the show's revival from 2009 to 2010. Earlier, she appeared on the legendary series Dynasty alongside Joan Collins.
Lorenzo Lamas became a household name playing Lance Cumson on 228 episodes of the CBS soap Falcon Crest from 1981 to 1990, which starred Jane Wyman. He further cemented his television career as Reno Raines on the series Renegade from 1992 to 1997 and had a small role in the classic film Grease. Recently, he has remained active in film projects including Love in the Clouds and Prepare to Die.
Previous Marriages and Personal Lives
Heather Locklear's marital history includes marriages to Tommy Lee (1986-1993), formerly married to Pamela Anderson, and Richie Sambora of Bon Jovi (1994-2007). She shares a 28-year-old daughter, Ava, with Sambora. More recently, she had an on-again, off-again five-year romance with ex-fiancé Chris Heisser, ending in 2025.
Lorenzo Lamas has been married six times, with his most recent divorce from sixth wife Kenna Nicole filed in 2025, just one year before his new romance with Locklear began. His previous marriages include:
- Victoria Hilbert (1981-1982), his Falcon Crest co-star.
- The late Michele Cathy Smith (1983-1985), with whom he shares son A.J., 42, and daughter Shayne, 40.
- Actress Kathleen Kinmont (1989-1993).
- Playboy model Shauna Sand (1996-2002), mother of his daughters Victoria, 26, Isabella, 25, and Alexandra, 28.
- Shawna Craig (divorced in 2018).
He also has a daughter, Paton, 37, with actress Daphne Ashbrook.
This new chapter in their lives represents a heartwarming development for two stars whose paths have intertwined for over forty years, evolving from professional acquaintances to close friends and now romantic partners.
