A New Chapter for Two Eighties Icons
Heather Locklear and Lorenzo Lamas have been making headlines as they step into the spotlight together. The 68-year-old Falcon Crest star and the 64-year-old Melrose Place actress recently attended their first public event as a couple since confirming their relationship. Their appearance at the Chiller Theatre Expo 2026 in New Jersey marked a significant moment for both actors, who have long been celebrated for their work in the 1980s.
According to a recent report, Lorenzo Lamas has been dating Heather Locklear for several months. This news came after they were spotted in Las Vegas on New Year’s, where they appeared to be enjoying each other’s company. At the convention, the pair was seen cuddling, with Heather looking stylish in a black lace top and Lorenzo cutting a handsome figure in a leather jacket.
Just a few weeks prior, Heather was seen getting affectionate with her new boyfriend. The Daily Mail uncovered old photos of the couple arm-in-arm in mid-January, with Lorenzo carrying her Gucci purse. They were attending the Brave & Rescued Awards in Los Angeles, which honored firefighters who responded to the Eaton Fire.
A recent report revealed that Heather and Lorenzo had met at her gated home in Thousand Oaks, California. The meeting took place before the pair went to lunch and the movies. Lorenzo has six children from previous relationships, including two with his late wife Michele Cathy Smith and three with ex-wife Shauna Sand. He also has a daughter with actress Daphne Ashbrook.
Meanwhile, Heather has one child, daughter Ava, with her ex-husband Richie Sambora. The couple was married from 1994 to 2007. Lorenzo’s daughter Shayne, who was on The Bachelor with Matt Grant in 2008, shared a photo on Instagram with her father and her two kids while on Locklear’s property. The caption read, “Spring Break w Papa LoLo 2026.”
The romance between Locklear and Lamas was first reported in mid-April, with E! News confirming it shortly after. Their first public appearance together was at a dinner party at The World’s Largest Disco event in Buffalo, New York, in November. Then, on New Year’s Eve, they were spotted at Barry’s Steakhouse in the Circa Resort & Casino, where they had a private table and were very touchy feely with each other.
On January 17, the couple attended The Brave & Rescued Awards at The LA City Fire Museum, walking arm in arm. However, they did not pose side-by-side on the red carpet. Despite their recent relationship, the actors have a long history, having been friends in the 1980s and sharing a circle of Hollywood friends.
Lorenzo Lamas is considered one of the first nepo babies, as his parents were famous actors Fernando Lamas and Arlene Dahl. His father was an Argentine actor and director, while his mother, Arlene, was a Norwegian-American actress and MGM contract star. His parents divorced when he was two, and his father later married actress Esther Williams.
Lorenzo began his acting career by appearing on the popular 1980s TV shows Hotel and Fantasy Island. He is best known for playing Lance Cumson on Falcon Crest from 1981 to 1990. He also starred as Reno Raines on the hit TV series Renegade from 1992 until 1997 and had a small role in the hit movie Grease.
Locklear rose to global superstardom as Amanda Woodward on the hit series Melrose Place, where she starred from 1993 until 1999. She later returned for the new version of the show from 2009 until 2010. Her other notable TV roles include Dynasty, TJ Hooker, and Spin City.
