Joey Lawrence and his wife, Samantha Cope, have rekindled their relationship after a turbulent period. On December 26, 2024, the 48-year-old actor took to Instagram to express his gratitude for Cope, calling himself the “luckiest husband alive.” His post included a fan’s image of Cope in the film Marry Christmas, in which the couple stars together. Lawrence added the hashtag #Mywifeisbeautiful to emphasize his admiration.
The same day, the couple shared a series of romantic beach photos on their joint Instagram account. Captioned with a quote from poet Mary Oliver, “Keep some room in your heart for the unimaginable,” the images highlighted their deep affection. Lawrence echoed his earlier sentiments by commenting, “I am the luckiest man alive ” further showcasing their bond.
Their public declarations of love came after a period of uncertainty. In August 2024, Cope, 37, filed for divorce, citing irreconcilable differences and seeking sole physical custody of their daughter, Dylan. However, by December, Cope had amended her petition, asking for joint legal custody instead, signaling their efforts to reconcile. This was confirmed through their social media posts, where they shared heartfelt photos and messages.
In addition to Dylan, who turns 2 in January, Lawrence has two older daughters, Charleston, 18, and Liberty, 14, from his previous marriage to Chandie Yawn-Nelson. His relationship with Cope began when they met on the set of My Husband’s Secret Brother, and they married in 2022. Their separation was made public in August, but the couple has since worked through their issues.
Prior to their reconciliation, Lawrence shared intimate photos of himself and Cope, promoting their movie Marry Christmas in December. He wrote that he was “beyond grateful” and that his heart felt full. The couple’s renewed commitment comes after a difficult few months that included public speculation about the cause of their split.
Earlier in the year, rumors of infidelity surfaced when Lawrence was linked to his Socked-in for Christmas co-star, Melina Alves, although both denied the accusations. Lawrence later discussed the breakdown of his marriage, suggesting that the issue stemmed from Cope’s difficulty accepting his daughters from his previous marriage. Cope denied these claims, and Lawrence further admitted that he may have rushed into his relationship with Cope following his divorce from Yawn-Nelson in 2020.
Reflecting on the situation during an episode of his podcast Brotherly Love, Lawrence explained that he was not fully ready for a committed relationship and that his desire for companionship led him to compromise on his personal beliefs, which ultimately contributed to the challenges in his marriage to Cope. Despite these obstacles, the couple has now seemingly found their way back to each other, demonstrating their commitment to moving forward together.
