Samantha Cope breaks her silence on her divorce from Joey Lawrence, sharing an emotional Instagram post amid allegations of his affair with actress Melina Alves.
Bollywood Fever: Samantha Cope, estranged wife of actor Joey Lawrence, has broken her silence on their divorce in an emotional Instagram clip posted on Saturday.
The 37-year-old mother-of-one officially filed for divorce on August 13, citing “irreconcilable differences” after two years of marriage. The separation date was listed as June 7, 2024.
Amid the divorce proceedings, Lawrence has been accused of having an affair with actress Melina Alves, his co-star in the upcoming film Socked In For Christmas.

Reports suggest that Lawrence “love-bombed” Alves in a manner similar to his previous behavior with Cope, leading to further strain in their marriage.
In her Instagram post, Cope shared a video montage that included clips of herself with her one-year-old daughter, Dylan Rose, whom she shares with Lawrence.
The montage also featured candid moments of Cope in tears, juxtaposed with happier scenes of her smiling and playing with her daughter.
Alongside the video, Cope penned a heartfelt caption, reflecting on the emotional turmoil of her situation and the healing process.

“An amazing friend of mine recently told me ‘don’t be afraid of the tears. Let them flow,’” she wrote. Cope continued, “Because every tear is God gently squeezing the pain and devastation from your heart to make room for new beautiful feelings to come in.”
The video’s voiceover offered words of encouragement, saying, “Look at you, look how far you’ve come. You’ve faced your trauma, and you came out on the other side. I am so proud of you. You’re a survivor, baby.”
Earlier in the week, news broke that Cope had filed for divorce, requesting full custody of their daughter, Dylan, and stipulating that Lawrence could have two overnight visits per week once Dylan turns three.
She also requested that any extended visits with Dylan be delayed until the child is older and can consent to them.
The divorce filing came shortly after rumors of Lawrence’s affair with Alves surfaced.

Alves’ estranged husband, Edward Rider, claimed that he discovered the affair earlier this year and that it occurred in multiple locations, including California.
Despite the challenging circumstances, Cope seems focused on healing and moving forward.
In a cryptic Instagram post from June, just days after the couple’s separation date, Cope hinted at the split by sharing a quote about finding freedom and clarity in loss.
Cope and Lawrence first met in 2020 while filming the Lifetime movie My Husband’s Secret Brother.
The couple became engaged in 2021 and were married the following year in a California ceremony. Their daughter, Dylan Rose, was born in January 2022.
This is Lawrence’s third marriage. He was previously married to Michelle Vella from 2002 to 2005, and to Chandie Yawn-Nelson from 2005 until their divorce was finalized in 2022. Lawrence shares two daughters, Charleston, 18, and Liberty, 14, with Yawn-Nelson.
As the divorce proceedings continue, Cope’s focus remains on her daughter and her journey toward emotional recovery.
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