Heather Locklear and Lorenzo Lamas are one of Hollywood’s most surprising couples of 2026 — and their love story took more than four decades to develop.
From a steamy 1983 magazine cover to a New Year’s Eve reconnection in Las Vegas, here’s a chronological look at how the actors’ surprising romance unfolded:
Heather Locklear and Lorenzo Lamas First Meet in 1983
Locklear and Lamas first crossed paths in 1983, posing together for the cover of Playgirl magazine. At the time, both stars were at the peak of their careers — Locklear starred on Dynasty, while Lamas appeared on Falcon Crest. The joint photo shoot famously featured Locklear in a bikini and Lamas in a Speedo.
“I cannot believe that this was 43 years ago! Side note, speedos on request only,” Lamas tweeted in December 2025, reflecting on the now-iconic shoot.
Heather Locklear and Lorenzo Lamas Reconnect on New Year’s Eve 2025
More than four decades after their first meeting, the actors reconnected over the holiday season.
The pair celebrated New Year’s Eve together in December 2025 at the Circa Resort & Casino in Las Vegas, where they were photographed alongside chef Barry Dakake at his steakhouse inside the resort.
Locklear and Lamas’ reunion came nearly one year after Locklear ended her five-year engagement to high school sweetheart Chris Heisser.
“Heather is single and she’s ready to date again,” an insider exclusively told Us Weekly in May 2025, adding that Locklear was “focusing on herself” and “doing really well.”
Heather Locklear and Lorenzo Lamas Confirm Their Romance in April 2026
In April 2026, a rep for Lamas confirmed to Us that the actor and Locklear “are seeing each other.” The duo made their public debut at the 2026 Chiller Theatre Expo, a horror and sci-fi convention, in New Jersey.
“I’ve been through a lot of trial and error, and she is the most amazing woman that I think I’ve ever met,” Lamas told Fox News Digital after attending the convention with Locklear.
When asked if he ever expected his relationship with Locklear to come full circle, the Renegade star simply replied, “The short answer is no.”
Lorenzo Lamas’ Daughter Shayne Welcomes Heather Locklear to the Family
Shayne publicly endorsed her father’s romance in May 2026 with a Mother’s Day Instagram tribute to Locklear.
“Beautiful Heather, I adore you. The generous, loving, gracious energy you have makes you a very rare woman,” Shayne wrote via Instagram. “Watching your relationship with my dad genuinely makes me believe [that] one’s true love will be one’s lasting love.”
Locklear responded warmly in the comments section, “Beautiful soul, thank you and happy Mothers Day! Your children are so wonderful which shows what a tremendous mom you are. Your dad is the same💘.”
Heather Locklear Brings Lorenzo Lamas to Her Daughter Ava’s Wedding
Us reported later in May 2026 that the couple traveled to Montecito, California,to attend the wedding of Locklear’s daughter, Ava Sambora, to Tyler Farrar at the Rosewood Miramar. (Ava is Locklear’s daughter from her marriage to Bon Jovi guitarist Richie Sambora.)
“Lorenzo is a quiet guy and let her have her moment as the mother of the bride on such a big day,” an eyewitness told Us. “She was proud holding his hand and he was proud holding her hand. They were all smiles.” The source added of the couple, “They are the real deal.”
Heather Locklear Opens Up About Their Romance
Locklear broke her silence on her relationship during a June 2026 episode of the “Hollywood & Divine” podcast.
“My new guy is very … everything,” the Melrose Place alum gushed. “I’m just like, when I tell this person I love him, I’m really saying, ‘I love you, God.’ Because that’s what happened. It’s from God.”
She added simply, “I’m [in] the best time [of my life].”
This story was compiled with the help of AI tools and edited by journalists.
