Actress Melina Alves has addressed her relationship with actor Joey Lawrence, 48, in an exclusive statement to PEOPLE. The Socked In For Christmas star expressed that she wishes Lawrence and his estranged wife Samantha Cope all the love if they have reconciled.
Alves stated that she kept the details of her friendship with Lawrence private due to the complexities involved. However, she acknowledged that his reunion with Cope came as a surprise, including to her. She wished both him and his daughters, Charleston and Liberty, happiness in their relationships, particularly with their younger daughter Dylan.
Lawrence recently appeared on Instagram promoting his new romantic comedy Marry Christmas, which he starred in two years ago with Cope. The post showed photos of the couple sharing a kiss, sparking speculation about their reunion. Alves had previously denied rumors of an affair between her and Lawrence during filming.
Alves clarified that her relationship with Lawrence was based on shared experiences and became a supportive friendship. In contrast, Lawrence spoke about his journey in his podcast episode, acknowledging pain despite public perception and focusing on moving forward with his children at the forefront.
Lawrence and Cope initially filed for divorce two years ago, but it seems they have since reconciled. Their reunion has been met with both support and speculation from fans and media outlets.
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