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Wonderwall.com is taking a look back at the stars who found love, suffered heartbreak or experienced some other major event in their love lives in late September 2022, starting with this love triangle… On Sept. 27, TMZ broke the news that Kenan Thompson’s ex-wife, Christina Evangeline, is dating his former “Saturday Night Live” co-star Chris Redd, who also appeared on 20 episodes of his short-lived sitcom “Kenan.” According to the webloid’s sources, Christina and Chris became official sometime within the past year — long after she and Kenan started living separate lives several years ago — and there’s “no bad blood” between the two comedians. TMZ’s sources also made it clear that Kenan had nothing to do with Chris’s recent departure from “SNL.” The former child star has reportedly “moved on” from his former missus and is “happily dating other people.”
Now keep reading for more of the week’s biggest celeb love life updates…
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On Sept. 27, multiple media outlets confirmed rumors from mid-August that Brad Pitt has been quietly seeing Emily Ratajkowski. According to a People magazine source, they’re “spending a lot of time together,” though their friends “aren’t sure if it’s serious” because the A-list actor and the model don’t appear to be “dating formally.” An Us Weekly source echoed that Brad and Emily have been “hanging out as friends” and “getting to know each other,” adding that their relationship is “in the very early stages” right now, though “they like each other and are excited to see where things go.” Said an “Entertainment Tonight” source, “Brad and Emily have spent time together, but it’s very casual. They’re friends. Emily recently filed for divorce [from Sebastian Bear-McClard] and Brad is still going through his situation with Angelina [Jolie] so neither are looking for anything serious right now.” Added an E! News source, “Emily is putting herself out there and enjoys the company. She’s trying to keep busy and not focus on the divorce. Her and Brad met through mutual friends in the industry. It was causal and friendly.” A Page Six source, however, insisted that although the father of six and the “Blurred Lines” video vixen have been “seen a couple times together,” he’s “not dating anybody” in particular — he’s also “been seen with other people,” said the source. A second Page Six source added that the Oscar winner has “quietly dated the last couple of years,” he “worries” that Angelina “will badmouth him to their kids, more than she already has, if he has a serious girlfriend.” Said yet another Page Six source, “Emily is hot mama, but Brad knows she has a lot of drama involving her divorce. He has enough of his own drama.”
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Putting the rumors to rest! On Sept. 26 — after weeks of whispers that they might have quietly called it quits — Joshua Jackson and his wife, Jodie Turner-Smith, were snapped holding hands outside Nobu in Malibu. The breakup rumors first gained steam in mid-September when fans noticed that the “Dawson’s Creek” alum and the “Queen & Slim” actress had unfollowed each other on Instagram. They’ve since re-followed each other, indicating that all is well in their relationship… for now, at least!
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According to TMZ, Robin Wright filed to divorce her third husband, Clément Giraudet, on Sept. 22 following four years of marriage. She reportedly cited irreconcilable differences as the reason for the split and listed their date of separation as July 31. The “House of Cards” alum claims in her divorce documents that she and the Saint Laurent exec — who’s nearly two decades her junior — signed a post-nuptial agreement making it clear that their assets are separate property. She also indicated that neither she nor her ex should pay spousal support to the other.
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On Sept. 23, Clayton Echard and Susie Evans took to Instagram to share a joint statement announcing that “with incredibly heavy hearts,” they recently “decided to go our separate ways.” Wrote the duo, who decided to date after breaking up twice on season 26 of “The Bachelor” earlier this year, “Anyone who has ever loved knows this was a painful decision to make and not one taken lightly. … Although this last year together has brought us so much joy and so many laughs, there has also been a significant amount of pain. We know no healthy relationship comes without its struggles, but we’ve realized that we were not prepared for the external forces that hindered our ability to not only heal as individuals but also as a couple. We both are focused on continuing to work on ourselves, so we can be the best version of ourselves. This is not an easy time for either of us but we stand in support of each other and hope to see the other go on to find happiness and healing. Although Claysie is no more, we hope that our communities can support us individually as we move forward with love and respect for each other.” Fans worried the pair were headed for a breakup after they announced in mid-August that they’d decided to live apart, with Susie moving from Virginia Beach to Los Angeles and Clayton returning to his home in Scottsdale, Arizona.
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According to People magazine, which published exclusive wedding photos, Todd Bridges married designer Bettijo B. Hirschi in front of 70 guests at the Greystone Mansion & Gardens in Beverly Hills on Sept. 21. The former “Diff’rent Strokes” child star — who split from his first wife in 2012 — noted that he was thrilled to wed “somebody that I’m madly in love with.” Said the bride, who designed her own wedding gown, “We both went through a lot before finding each other. … We kind of both had given up on finding something this great, and we were super surprised to be able to have it kind of given to us, and we feel like God had a hand in bringing us together. We feel so blessed.” The duo met through a mutual friend in March.
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Meghan King raised eyebrows when she walked the red carpet with Bachelor Nation’s Mike Johnson in coordinating black-and-red outfits at the 2022 iHeartRadio Music Festival in Las Vegas on Sept. 23. The former “The Bachelorette” personality — who competed for Hannah Brown’s heart on season 15 of “The Bachelorette” in 2019 — also joined the “Real Housewives of Orange County” alum on the Sept. 25 episode of her “Intimate Knowledge” podcast, during which they revealed that their big night out followed a blind date the previous evening that her producers set up. The duo acknowledged that they hit it off and ended up making out in public: “We definitely looked like a couple,” Meghan said, joking that they “looked in love.” She also made it clear that they didn’t sleep together and indicated that they’re taking things slow. On the Sept. 28 episode of E! News’ “While You Were Streaming” podcast, however, Mike said that their time together was “just for fun” and that they’re not dating. “They had a lot of fun together and are glad to know each other now. But as far as a relationship goes, it’s platonic,” confirmed a Page Six source, adding that although Meghan and Mike have “undeniable chemistry,” they’re ultimately “just friends.” Added another Page Six insider, “They’re pals and colleagues.” Echoed an E! News source, “They are not dating.” Yet another E! source clarified that Meghan is also not dating the man to whom she was linked in early July: Trevor Colhoun.
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On Sept. 15, David Beador filed to divorce Lesley Cook following just 23 months of marriage. A week later, Lesley claimed on Instagram that the “Real Housewives of Orange County” alum — who was previously married to “RHOC” star Shannon Beador for 17 years — filed to have their divorce case dismissed. On Sept. 27, however, Lesley returned to Instagram to claim she’s the one who’s filing to legally end their marriage: “I am filing for divorce. While this is not what I would have ever expected, it is what is best. I value myself and the happiness and wellbeing of my children. I am so grateful for a tremendous circle of friends and family who support me. Looking forward to a bright and happy future with my beautiful kiddos,” the mother of three captioned a photo of herself and the daughter she shares with the former reality star. Meanwhile, a spokesperson for the Superior Court of California in Orange County reportedly told Page Six that there’s no evidence David ever filed paperwork to have his petition for divorce dismissed.
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It’s official! After Peter Weber and Kelley Flanagan were seen together at Tyler Cameron’s charity gala in Jupiter, Florida, on Sept. 22, multiple media outlets confirmed speculation from mid-August that the off-and-on couple have reconciled romantically (again). According to an Us Weekly source, they’re “full-on back together,” having “a lot of fun together” and “spending a lot of time together” since reconnecting over the summer. “Peter wants to be in a serious committed relationship and his feelings for Kelley never went away. They’re both happy and looking forward to where things go this time around,” the source said. An E! News source echoed that that the pilot’s relationship with the lawyer “progressed slowly over the summer” after he “initiated the reunion.” Kelly, meanwhile, “couldn’t deny their chemistry.” They’re now “committed to each other” and “back together,” said the E! insider, adding that there’s “less pressure” on the duo to make it work this time around and that they’ve been “easing back into a relationship.” They’re reportedly dating long-distance but have been “traveling together” and have “made it a point to meet up.” A Page Six source also noted that Peter and Kelly are “in a good place once more.”
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On Sept. 22, Bachelor Nation’s Becca Tilley and singer-actress Hayley Kiyoko made their official red carpet debut as a couple at the 2022 iHeartRadio Music Festival in Las Vegas. The duo dated on the down-low for four years before confirming in May that they’re an item.
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On Sept. 27, The Try Guys took to Instagram to announce that, following “a thorough internal review,” they “do not see a path forward” with founding member Ned Fulmer. The comedy collective looked into Ned’s behavior after a viral Reddit thread alleged he cheated on his wife, Ariel Fulmer, with one of the group’s producers, Food Babies personality Alexandria Herring. (Ned and Alex — who was reportedly engaged at the time to Will Thayer, her college sweetheart and partner of more than a decade — were allegedly seen kissing during a night out in New York City.) Ned soon took to Instagram to confirm the rumors were true: “Family should have always been my priority, but I lost focus and had a consensual workplace relationship. I’m sorry for any pain that my actions may have caused to the guys and the fans but most of all to Ariel. The only thing that matters right now is my marriage and my [two] children, and that’s where I am going to focus my attention,” he wrote. Ariel, meanwhile, addressed the drama on her own Instagram account, writing in part, “Nothing is more important to me and Ned than our family, and all we request right now is that you respect our privacy for the sake of our kids.” On Sept. 28, Ned and Ariel were snapped wearing their wedding rings while out and about in Los Angeles, indicating they’re presenting a united front amid the drama.
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On Sept. 12, Bachelor Nation’s Kelsey Weier — who competed for Peter Weber’s heart on season 24 of “The Bachelor” and then briefly appeared on season 7 of “Bachelor in Paradise” — took to Instagram to casually reveal that she and Chicago Bulls shooting guard Matt Thomas are an item. “#sports,” she captioned a slideshow of photos including a shot of herself smooching the professional basketball player. Two days later, Matt took to Instagram to share a slideshow of pictures including a PDA-packed photo of himself and the former beauty queen looking cozy together on a boat. “Summertime,” he wrote in the caption.
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On Sept. 27, “Jeopardy!” champ Amy Schneider took to social media to announce that she quietly married Genevieve Davis “in a small private ceremony” at the Alameda County Recorder in Oakland, California, on May 9. “We will still be having a traditional wedding and reception next summer, but our lives have been much too busy this year to get very far in planning it, and we couldn’t wait that long to proclaim our love and commitment to each other. Thank you, everyone for your support!” she captioned a slideshow of wedding photos. The famed game-show contestant captioned the same photos on Twitter, “A year ago today, I was in L.A., waiting to fulfill a dream. The year since has been full of good days, but by far the best one was May 9th, when Genevieve and I got married. Without her, none of the other good days would have happened. I’m so lucky to share my life with her!” The two women got engaged in February.