Prior to filing for divorce from actor Joey Lawrence, Samantha Cope shared a cryptic message on her Instagram about “loss” and “freedom.” The quote hinted at the idea that not everything lost is truly a loss, but rather a form of freedom or a second chance. The post also included images of Cope with her and Lawrence’s 1-year-old daughter, Dylan Rose.
Samantha Cope, 37, officially filed for divorce from Lawrence, 48, citing “irreconcilable differences” as the reason for the split. In the court documents, she stated their date of separation as June, the same month the cryptic message was shared. Cope requested sole physical custody of their daughter and requested that Lawrence only have visitation rights at her discretion, particularly emphasizing limitations on extended periods of time with Dylan until she is older.
The couple first met while filming the Lifetime movie “My Husband’s Secret Brother” and got engaged in August 2021. Their engagement announcement on social media expressed excitement for their future together. Lawrence later admitted in an interview that their relationship was unexpected for him, as he typically does not pursue romantic relationships with his co-stars.
The public nature of Joey Lawrence and Samantha Cope’s divorce filing sheds light on the complexities of relationships in the spotlight. The cryptic message shared by Cope and the details of the court documents provide a glimpse into the personal struggles and challenges faced by the couple. As they navigate the process of divorce and co-parenting their daughter, it is clear that their journey towards a new chapter is marked by both loss and newfound freedom.
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