Joey Lawrence Reportedly Had An Affair With His Co-Star Amid Split From Wife Samantha Cope; Source Reveals

As a devoted fan who has followed Joey Lawrence‘s rollercoaster love life for years, I must admit this latest turn of events has left me utterly dumbfounded! It seems that the charms of Hollywood have once again proved too strong for our beloved Joey, leading him down a path of romantic entanglements that even the most seasoned soap opera writer might find hard to believe.


Samantha Cope, Joey Lawrence’s spouse, filed for divorce on August 21st, marking the start of the dissolution process after two years of marriage. This move came exactly two months following the announcement of their separation on June 21st.

During the time they were apart, rumors about unfaithfulness have emerged. It’s been reported by a reliable source who shared information with PEOPLE that Joey Lawrence and Samantha Cope ended their marriage due to instances of infidelity.

According to a reliable insider, it was learned that the split between Lawrence (aged 48) and Cope occurred when he developed feelings for Melina Alves, who is both a writer and his co-star in their upcoming film “Socked In for Christmas.”

According to the report, Joey first encountered Melina Alves on the film set where she served as a producer. Similar to how he courted Samantha, Joey pursued Melina intensely, a behavior known as love-bombing. Despite Samantha discovering this and confronting him, Joey continued his relationship with Melina.

As per the source’s account, Lawrence managed to deceive his counselor when Cope, aged 37, expressed a desire for counseling. Meanwhile, Lawrence was preparing for dates with Melina, while Sam cried inconsolably in the background.

According to divorce papers acquired by TMZ on August 22, it is reported that Alves’ ex-husband Edward Rider became aware of his affair with Lawrence around late March. The separation filing by Rider took place in July, which was just a few weeks prior to Cope’s own filing.

It was alleged by the rider that Alves and Lawrence were involved romantically while they were working on a Christmas movie called “Socked In” in California, according to reports from TMZ, and furthermore, it was suggested that their infidelity occurred at different times and locations beyond this incident. This claim was made in the court filing.

As a die-hard admirer, let me tell you about the incredible Melina, a 40-year-old powerhouse who hails from Brazil but calls Los Angeles, California her home. This extraordinary woman is not just an actress, but also a writer and producer. Her linguistic skills are as diverse as her talents; she’s fluent in Portuguese, English, and Spanish. To top it all off, she’s had the unique experience of working as a flight attendant!

Approximately a year following his divorce from Chandie Yawn-Nelson, Lawrence became engaged with Cope during filming for a Lifetime production in August 2021.

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2024-08-23 08:38