Joey Lawrence and wife Samantha Cope, who had a rocky few months, seem to be happier than ever. The actor gushed over his wife on Instagram, calling himself the luckiest husband alive and sharing a fan’s post featuring an image of Cope. The couple shared photos of themselves looking loved-up on a beach, captioning it with a quote by Mary Oliver and expressing their love for each other. They confirmed their reconciliation in December 2024, with Cope filing to dismiss her divorce petition.
Lawrence and Cope had previously called it quits earlier in the year, with Cope filing for divorce in August. She requested sole physical custody of their daughter Dylan, who will turn 2 in January, and stated that she would approve Lawrence staying with Dylan for up to two nights per week after she turned 3. Cope also sought joint legal custody and sole physical custody of Dylan, amending her petition in October. Lawrence also shares daughters with ex-wife Chandie Yawn-Nelson and had moved on with Cope in 2022. Their split was made public in August when Cope filed for divorce.
Lawrence was accused of infidelity with his costar Melina Alves, but both denied the claims. In an Instagram statement, Joey cited the breakdown of his marriage to Cope, allegedly due to her refusing to accept his children from a previous marriage. Cope refuted the claims and Lawrence also talked about moving on too quickly from Yawn-Nelson to Cope on his podcast. He expressed that he loved the idea of relationships but wasn’t ready for a committed relationship and compromised his beliefs in the process.
The couple shared romantic photos of themselves promoting their film Marry Christmas on Instagram, showing their love for each other. Lawrence continued to express his gratitude and love for his wife, mentioning how blessed and thankful he is. Cope had previously filed for divorce in August but later amended her petition to seek joint legal custody and sole physical custody of their daughter Dylan. Lawrence also shares children with his ex-wife, with whom he was married from 2002 to 2020.
Despite the rocky few months they had, Lawrence and Cope appeared to have reconciled and are now happier than ever. They have been sharing photos and expressing their love for each other on social media, indicating that they have put their differences aside and are focusing on their relationship. Lawrence had been accused of infidelity with a costar, but both denied the claims. The couple has weathered the storm and come out stronger on the other side, showing that love and dedication can overcome any obstacles in a relationship.
