Heather Locklear<\/b><\/a> and Lorenzo Lamas<\/b><\/a> are one of Hollywood\u2019s most surprising couples of 2026 \u2014 and their love story took more than four decades to develop.<\/p>\n From a steamy 1983 magazine cover to a New Year\u2019s Eve reconnection in Las Vegas, here\u2019s a chronological look at how the actors\u2019 surprising romance unfolded:<\/p>\n Locklear and Lamas first crossed paths in 1983, posing together for the cover of Playgirl<\/i> magazine. At the time, both stars were at the peak of their careers \u2014 Locklear starred on Dynasty<\/i>, while Lamas appeared on Falcon Crest<\/i>. The joint photo shoot famously featured Locklear in a bikini and Lamas in a Speedo.<\/p>\n \u201cI cannot believe that this was 43 years ago! Side note, speedos on request only,\u201d Lamas tweeted in December 2025, reflecting on the now-iconic shoot.<\/p>\n More than four decades after their first meeting, the actors reconnected<\/span><\/a> over the holiday season.<\/p>\n The pair celebrated New Year\u2019s Eve together in December 2025 at the Circa Resort & Casino in Las Vegas, where they were photographed alongside chef Barry Dakake<\/b> at his steakhouse inside the resort.<\/p>\n Locklear and Lamas\u2019 reunion came nearly one year after Locklear ended her five-year engagement to high school sweetheart Chris Heisser<\/b>.<\/p>\n \u201cHeather is single and she\u2019s ready to date again,\u201d an insider exclusively told Us Weekly<\/i> in May 2025, adding that Locklear was \u201cfocusing on herself\u201d and \u201cdoing really well.\u201d<\/p>\n In April 2026, a rep for Lamas confirmed to Us<\/i><\/span><\/a> that the actor and Locklear \u201care seeing each other.\u201d The duo made their public debut<\/span><\/a> at the 2026 Chiller Theatre Expo, a horror and sci-fi convention, in New Jersey.<\/p>\n \u201cI\u2019ve been through a lot of trial and error, and she is the most amazing woman that I think I\u2019ve ever met,\u201d Lamas told Fox News Digital<\/span><\/a> after attending the convention with Locklear.<\/p>\n When asked if he ever expected his relationship with Locklear to come full circle, the Renegade<\/i> star simply replied, \u201cThe short answer is no.\u201d<\/p>\n Shayne publicly endorsed her father\u2019s romance<\/a><\/span> in May 2026 with a Mother\u2019s Day Instagram tribute to Locklear.<\/p>\n \u201cBeautiful Heather, I adore you. The generous, loving, gracious energy you have makes you a very rare woman,\u201d Shayne wrote via Instagram. \u201cWatching your relationship with my dad genuinely makes me believe [that] one\u2019s true love will be one\u2019s lasting love.\u201d<\/p>\n Locklear responded warmly in the comments section, \u201cBeautiful 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\ud83d\udc98<\/span>.\u201d<\/p>\n Us <\/i>reported later in May 2026 that the couple traveled to Montecito, California,to attend the wedding of Locklear\u2019s daughter<\/span><\/a>, Ava Sambora<\/b>, to Tyler Farrar<\/b> at the Rosewood Miramar. (Ava is Locklear\u2019s daughter from her marriage to Bon Jovi guitarist Richie Sambora<\/b>.)<\/p>\n \u201cLorenzo is a quiet guy and let her have her moment as the mother of the bride on such a big day,\u201d an eyewitness told Us<\/i>. \u201cShe was proud holding his hand and he was proud holding her hand. They were all smiles.\u201d The source added of the couple, \u201cThey are the real deal.\u201d<\/p>\n Locklear broke her silence on her relationship during a June 2026 episode of the \u201cHollywood & Divine\u201d podcast<\/span><\/a>.<\/p>\nHeather Locklear and Lorenzo Lamas First Meet in 1983<\/b><\/h2>\n
Heather Locklear and Lorenzo Lamas Reconnect on New Year\u2019s Eve 2025<\/b><\/h2>\n
Heather Locklear and Lorenzo Lamas Confirm Their Romance in April 2026<\/b><\/h2>\n
Lorenzo Lamas\u2019 Daughter <\/b><\/span>Shayne Welcomes Heather Locklear to the Family<\/b><\/h2>\n
Heather Locklear Brings Lorenzo Lamas to Her Daughter Ava\u2019s Wedding<\/b><\/h2>\n
Heather Locklear Opens Up About Their Romance<\/b><\/h2>\n
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