By Jessica Wedemeyer
8:30am PST, Mar 8, 2022
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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 February and early March 2022, starting with this news… On the Feb. 28 episode of his "Armchair Expert" podcast, Dax Shepard revealed that he dated Ashley Olsen "15 [or] 16 years ago." Gushed the actor, who married Kristen Bell in 2013, "She's just the most wonderful person. She's fantastic." He added that while they were dating, "she was putting all her energy and focus into launching" The Row, her clothing line with twin sister Mary-Kate Olsen, which he described as "very impressive." Dax noted that he "luckily never" watched "Full House" before he dated Ashley: "I probably wouldn't have been able to be attracted to Ashley if I knew her as a baby. I just saw her at a party and was kind of thunderstruck by her beauty," he said.
Now keep reading for more celeb love life updates…
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On Feb. 25, People magazine shed some light on Ben Stiller and Christine Taylor's 2017 separation and subsequent reconciliation: "They are the kind of couple that friends hoped would get back together. They were never estranged. Ben just had such a busy career for years. It drove them apart a bit. They didn't spend much time together. But when they did, it was always obvious that they loved each other," said a source. "Even after they decided to separate, they spent time together just the two of them. They always had fun and enjoyed hanging out. They never even dated other people after they separated." The source added that the "Zoolander" co-stars connected on a deeper level following the May 2020 death of Ben's father, Jerry Stiller: "When Ben's dad Jerry passed away, Christine was there to support Ben. It was all the special family time that made them realize they still very much love each other. Ben feels very lucky that Christine stuck around. She is incredibly special," said the insider.
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New couple alert? On Feb. 28, Deux Moi shared a photo of Elle Macpherson and Olivier Sarkozy smiling wide while sitting together during Elton John's concert at New York City's Madison Square Garden six days earlier. According to a witness, the supermodel and the French banker, who split from Mary-Kate Olsen in early 2020, looked "very cozy" and like they were "having a great time" together. On March 1, The Mirror reported that, according to a spy, Elle and Olivier "seemed really happy together" and "looked like they could be a new item." The Australian beauty has been back on the market since splitting from notorious anti-vaxx activist Andrew Wakefield. "I can unequivocally confirm that the relationship between Elle and Dr. Wakefield terminated almost two years ago," her rep said in late 2021.
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Scott Disick is still playing the field! On Feb. 24, the 38-year-old father of three was seen dining with 23-year-old "Too Hot To Handle" star Holly Scarfone at Nobu in Malibu. Just two days after their headline-making dinner date, he was seen walking arm-in-arm with 25-year-old singer-actress Pia Mia at a house party in Los Angeles. The duo arrived in a party van with several other scantily clad young beauties.
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On March 2 — a little more than a year after Kim Kardashian first filed for divorce — a judge declared her legally single. According to TMZ, the reality star replied with an affirmative when asked during a virtual court appearance if there were "problems in your relationship" and "no" when asked if she thought her marriage with Kanye West could be "saved with counseling." A day earlier, TMZ reported that Ye was attempting to stall the process and essentially refusing to work with his lawyers aside from making it clear that he didn't want a divorce. Kim first filed for a bifurcation of marital status back in December. Then on Feb. 23, the mother of four filed new paperwork alleging that her ex "does not accept" that their "marital relationship is over" and claiming that his public attempts to win her back have caused her "emotional distress." Said the reality star, "I believe that the court terminating our marital status will help Kanye to accept that our marital relationship is over and to move forward on a better path which will assist us in peacefully co-parenting our children." She added that delaying the divorce would "only create further tension and anxiety." Continued Kim, "While I wish our marriage would have succeeded, I have come to the realization that there is no way to repair our marriage. Kanye does not agree but at least it appears that he has come to the realization that I want to end our marriage, even if he does not. … I ask that the court restore me to the status of a single person so that I can begin the healing process and so that our family can begin the healing process and move forward in this new chapter in our lives."
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On Feb. 25, Us Weekly shed some light on what's going on with Aaron Rodgers and Shailene Woodley, who've been sparking reconciliation rumors in the weeks since they reportedly split. "Things are different now, but they were definitely over," said a source, adding that the professional football player "has more downtime and can focus more on a relationship" now that he's in the off-season. "Shailene is understanding and open — she hasn't shut the door completely or [she] would've never agreed to meet up with him," continued the insider, referencing the former couple's Feb. 22 hangout at an Erewhon Market in Los Angeles. The source went on to say that the love between the actress and the NFL quarterback "never went away" and they're now "talking things through and trying to keep things private." Concluded the source, "No one, including them, knows what the future holds — they can possibly get back together or they can decide they aren't meant to be. That's up to them to figure out." Echoed an "Entertainment Tonight" source, "Shailene and Aaron broke up after the two spent a lot of time apart and couldn't make it work. Aaron had told Shailene he'll put more effort into the relationship and making her a priority. [They] have been spending more time together recently and will see what the future holds."
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On Feb. 24, Shanna Moakler's off-and-on boyfriend of about two years, Matthew Rondeau, alleged on Instagram that she cheated on him with a married neighbor. (The male model was then arrested for alleged domestic violence following a physical altercation with the former beauty queen, who ultimately obtained an emergency protective order against him.) During an interview with Us Weekly that debuted online on March 2, Shanna insisted she "definitely was not having an affair" with her neighbor. "I think those were things that were being said in a heated emotional state. [Matthew] was obviously confused. He was obviously upset. He obviously was acting like a crazy person but … I think he deals with highs and lows and he was just having a low and that doesn't make his behavior acceptable, and I hope he can see that because this isn't someone I can just turn my feelings [for] off," she said, adding that she was "just engaged" to Matthew "a week ago" but hadn't communicated with him since the arrest. "It's very difficult because it's like I just lost the man that I thought I was going to spend the rest of my life with and my best friend," she continued, insisting that Matthew is "not a monster" but rather "a good person who's going through a difficult time." In the days following his arrest, Matthew vacillated between lashing out at Shanna on Instagram and expressing his love for her. On March 3, things took another turn when Shanna told People magazine in a statement, "I took a pregnancy test and it is positive. This has been a very difficult week, but I'm taking everything day by day."
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On Feb. 25, HollywoodLife reported that, according to a source, Jason Momoa and Lisa Bonet "are very much back together." Said the source, "Jason moved back in with Lisa about two weeks ago. … They decided to work on things rather than throw in the towel because they have so much invested in each other." Their two teen children are "obviously thrilled," noted the insider, adding that "everyone is really hoping that they can make this work this time around." The "Aquaman" star and the former "The Cosby Show" actress announced in January that they were "parting ways in marriage." Since then, multiple media outlets have reported that the pair are simply maintaining a friendship for the sake of their children. On March 1, Jason and the two kids he shares with Lisa attended the New York City premiere of his stepdaughter Zoe Kravitz's new movie "The Batman." (Zoe is Lisa's daughter from her marriage to Lenny Kravitz.) "We're just so proud. Lisa couldn't be here so we're representing, me and the babies. We're very excited to just be here. … It's still family, you know?" Jason told "Entertainment Tonight." (His comment seemed to imply that he and Lisa have not, in fact, reconciled romantically.) Said an "ET" source, "They had a lot of love for each other when they broke up, and obviously still do."
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Meanwhile, Us Weekly reported on March 2 that, according to a source, Kanye West is "not exclusive" with Kim Kardashian look-alike Chaney Jones. "She's his muse and hangs out with his posse," said the source. "She's a beautiful model and looks like Kim. So, obviously, he's attracted to her. … He would pick Kim over anyone but since they're no longer dating, he's doing the next best thing — creating another Kim Kardashian. Chaney is going along with it and is loving his fashion suggestions. They're enjoying spending time together." The insider added that Ye is "enjoying the single dating life." Echoed an E! News source, "They have been spending a lot of time together in the last two weeks and he likes her company. She travels with him, and they are having a good time." The E! insider added that the chart-topper "would drop anything for Kim if he had the chance" and "likes to have a distraction" from his ex-wife. The rapper was first seen with Chaney in early February. According to TMZ, they met when she slid into his DMs.
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Although they stopped short of making their official debut as a couple by posing together on the red carpet, Andrew Garfield and his new girlfriend, Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue model Alyssa Miller, signaled things between them are getting serious when she joined him at the 2022 SAG Awards on Feb. 27. The Oscar nominee was snapped standing with an arm wrapped around the brunette beauty's waist at the award show, during which he was up for best lead actor.
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"Entertainment Tonight" reported on March 1 that, according to a source, Chris Pine and Annabelle Wallis "have broken up and haven't been together for a few months." A few days earlier, Deux Moi reported that, according to an anonymous source, the duo, who were first linked in early 2018, "split up a while ago." The alleged insider added that the "Peaky Blinders" actress is now "seeing someone else."
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Miley Cyrus and her rumored boyfriend, Maxx Morando, are still going strong! On March 2, Us Weekly reported that, according to a source, the duo — who jetted off to Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, for a romantic vacay on Feb. 25 — are "very compatible with each other" and have a lot in common. "It's a new relationship. They're still getting to know each other," said the source, adding that the musicians are "having fun," "spending a lot of time together," "exploring things" and "seeing where it goes."
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On Feb. 28, Sydney Sweeney sparked rumors that she's engaged to her long-term boyfriend, restaurateur Jonathan Davino, when she stepped out in Los Angeles wearing what appeared to be an engagement ring. (See a photo of the eyebrow-raising bling here.) Two days later, E! News confirmed that the "Euphoria" star is, in fact, engaged: "She and Johnny refer to each other as fiancés. They're very cute and happy together," said a source. The duo were first publicly linked in late 2018.
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On Feb. 28, People magazine broke the news that Colton Underwood and his boyfriend of less than a year, Jordan C. Brown, quietly got engaged after the former star of "The Bachelor" turned 30 in late January. "After my birthday, Jordan and I went to Big Sur for a weekend getaway to decompress and relax in nature. I couldn't have pictured a more beautiful place to celebrate an amazing milestone in my life and relationship. I'm extremely happy! 2021 was the most transformative year of my life. Starting 2022 off with my best friend, teammate and now fiancé is something I never thought was going to be possible," said Colton, who came out as gay in April 2021. He later told People that he and the political strategist "don't really want a super long engagement" and have already started wedding planning.
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On March 1, Joey King took to Instagram to announce that she and TV director-producer Steven Piet got engaged while celebrating their third anniversary. "I never knew happiness could be so powerful that it can take the air from your lungs, overwhelming every part of you that you can't help but feel your eyes well from the undeniable joy. I never knew that a person's presence and heart could feel like a real home. I never knew love could be so unquestionably beautiful. I never knew until you. The date was 2/2/22 when you asked me to marry you and made me the luckiest lady alive. I love you more than an Instagram caption could ever do justice. Hanging out with you forever sounds like a real dream, so let's do it," she captioned a slideshow of photos showing off her new engagement ring following the proposal. Steven, meanwhile, captioned his own slideshow of photos, "The weather was less than perfect. Cold. Windy. Perfectly imperfect to ask my best friend to spend a lifetime together. A lifetime of incredibly safe and vulnerable conversations. Holding hands on silent cab rides home, exhausted from great food and red wine. And oh, the laughter. The uncontrollable laughter. You've unlocked a dimension of love in me that I never knew existed."
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On Feb. 28, Hulk Hogan dropped a major bombshell on Twitter: He's "officially divorced" from his second wife, Jennifer McDaniel, and he has a new girlfriend. "Just for the record, the Facebook and Instagram posts are of me and my girlfriend Sky. I am officially divorced. Sorry I thought everyone already knew," he tweeted after photos of himself and his new love hit the Internet. Hulk and Jennifer tied the knot in 2010 following two years of coupledom. According to TMZ Sports, the wrestler-actor filed for divorce in October 2021. (It's unclear when he started seeing Sky.) TMZ reported that per their divorce paperwork, he's holding onto his mansion in Clearwater, Florida, and a car he and Jennifer shared during their marriage, while she's walking away from the union with a property in Palm Isle, Florida, and a brand new ride to be purchased by Hulk, who also forked over a one-time lump sum payment of an undisclosed amount.
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Is New Jersey really so small?! On the Feb. 22 episode of "Watch What Happens Live," Dolores Catania confirmed an Internet rumor that her ex-boyfriend, David Principe, is dating a woman named Vanessa Moretto who previously romanced Luis Ruelas, Teresa Giudice's fiancé. (See a PDA-packed photo of David and Vanessa here.) According to Us Weekly, the new couple "met through a mutual friend" after David and Dolores broke up. "Dolores does not know Vanessa and knows nothing about David's relationship with her," said an Us Weekly source, adding that the "Real Housewives of New Jersey" star wishes her ex "nothing but the best" and believes that "whoever he dates is his business." The insider went on to say that Dolores is "very happy in her new relationship" with Paul Connell and has "moved on" from David. During her appearance on "WWHL," Dolores revealed that she met her new beau when a mutual friend set them up on a blind date. "It's a very different relationship. We do a lot together," she said.
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On the Feb. 23 episode of Access Hollywood's "Housewives Nightcap," Vicki Gunvalson revealed that she has a "new boyfriend." Said the former "The Real Housewives of Orange County" star, "I am so excited. … He is the first man that has ever really treated me to anything. He's like, 'I got that! You're not paying for that.' I'm like, 'Are you real?' You know, I'm touching him. He is frickin' incredible." She added that her mystery man is from Texas but lives in Newport Beach, wears cowboy boots, likes country music and will be 62 in May. She went on to claim that she "manifested him" after coming up with a list of the 18 things she wants in a partner. They first met and exchanged numbers more than six years ago — before Vicki's ill-fated romance with Steve Lodge — and reconnected a month and a half ago when Kelly Dodd reintroduced them, she explained, noting that she didn't remember him but that they had an instant connection the second time around. Recalled Vicki, "He's like, 'You and I met six and a half years ago and you didn't give me the time of day. … I'm like, 'I don't remember you.' He's like, 'Because you were preoccupied — you were just getting off of [ex-boyfriend Brooks Ayers]. You were not ready.' He goes, 'Are you finally ready to date me yet? I've been waiting.'" She then gushed, "It's been like Disneyland. In my mind, I'm just so happy. I've never had a man treat me like this. He is just quality — just a quality man. … He's so far just perfect." She added that she's already met his daughter.
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On Feb. 26, James Kennedy took to his Instagram Story to share a video of himself pecking a brunette beauty on the cheek during a night out in Las Vegas. "Baby girl," he wrote across the brief clip. It's unclear if she's the mystery woman with whom the "Vanderpump Rules" star was seen holding hands on Instagram in late January. In early February, James confirmed on co-star Lala Kent's "Give Them Lala" podcast that he was seeing someone new. He said at the time that he met his new love interest while he was deejaying. He also hinted that she's a fan of his Bravo show. Speaking of Lala…
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On March 2, Lala Kent took to Instagram to share more details about ex-fiancé Randall Emmett's alleged infidelity. In the comments section of a post on writer Tina Swithin's One Mom's Battle account, the "Vanderpump Rules" star wrote, "I was alone during most of my pregnancy and for the first seven months of [my daughter Ocean's] life, until the mask fell and I saw who he really was. He started a relationship with a 23 year old in March of 2021 — the month I gave birth. They 'traveled' together while I was home with Ocean and working on my brand. I thought he was working, because that's what he said he was doing. After the pictures [of him with other women] surfaced, I tried to leave the home to gain clarity and avoid a toxic environment for my daughter — but anytime I did, he threatened to call the police if I didn't return Ocean to the home. But if he felt we were good and he was in control again, I was able to leave the house. I did what I had to do to leave the relationship with my baby. His new 23-year-old girlfriend was 'basically living' in the home two days after I left. Sadly, this isn't the most shocking thing I learned. Women and cheating are just the tip of the iceberg." She added that it makes her "sick" that Randall's profile picture on Instagram is a photo of their daughter and therefore "what pops up when he does his dirty work" — purportedly reaching out to other women on Instagram.
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On March 2, former Victoria's Secret Angel Erin Heatherton announced on Instagram that she's engaged to Karol Kocemba. "So happy!!" she captioned a photo of herself and her beau with her new engagement bling on full display. It's unclear how long they've been an item.
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Page Six reported on Feb. 25 that, according to a source, many members of the cast of "Selling Sunset" believe Emma Hernan and her ex-fiancé — Peter Cornell, who also previously dated Christine Quinn — are "back together." Said the source, "She certainly hasn't been acting single lately. … It may look like Emma's living a double life, but she just doesn't want to bring her love life onto the show." The duo have been seen together several times in recent weeks. "Emma and Peter definitely looked like a couple. When they crossed the street, Peter placed his hand on Emma's back, making sure she got to the other side safely. It was really sweet," said a spy who witnessed the pair walking in West Hollywood on Feb. 20. A different Page Six source, however, insisted there's "absolutely nothing romantic going on" with the former couple. "They've been friends for years, they're co-workers. I'm sorry if there are people who work with them that are saying it, but it's just absolutely not true. Emma is single and loving it, and really busy with her business. Season 5 of the show is coming out [soon]. It's a really busy time for her," said the second Page Six source, adding that the blonde beauty is "dating other people" and "not dating Peter." Insisted the insider, "They're just good friends." Christine previously claimed that Peter cheated on her with Emma. Emma, meanwhile, has maintained that Peter was single when they got together.
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On Feb. 25, multiple media outlets reported that three days earlier, Julianne Hough filed the final paperwork in her divorce from Brooks Laich. She reportedly waived her right to spousal support. Meanwhile, In Touch reported on Feb. 19 that the former professional hockey player is engaged to his new love, athlete Katrin Tanja Davidsdottir. "Brooks proposed to Katrín on Valentine's Day in Iceland. He was a true gentleman and asked permission from her family first," said a source.
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Demi Loato's ex-fiancé, "The Young and the Restless" alum Max Ehrich, and his new girlfriend, actress Yamila Saud, made their red carpet debut as a couple at the premiere of "The Dropout" in Los Angeles on Feb. 24. According to a Page Six source, "They met through mutual friends and have been dating for one month."
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According to E! News, Bachelor Nation's Mikey Tenerelli — who competed for Desiree Hartsock's heart on season 9 of "The Bachelorette" in 2013 — married Katelyn Wood at Flora Farms in San Jose del Cabo, Mexico, on Feb. 25. They started dating in early 2017 and got engaged in December 2020.
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On the March 2 episode of Nick Viall's "The Viall Files" podcast, "Love Is Blind" star Shaina Hurley said she's "actually in a relationship" now. "It's pretty serious," she said, adding that she's "happy" and that her new beau has been "awesome" and "nothing but a support" as her failed engagement to Kyle Abrams plays out on the reality show. The blonde beauty is keeping her mystery man's identity under wraps.
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On Feb. 23, the Grand Ducal Court of Luxembourg released a joint statement from Prince Louis of Luxembourg and Scarlett-Lauren Sirgue announcing that they've called off their engagement: "We have decided not to continue our romantic relationship, while remaining deeply attached by friendship and tenderness. … In reflecting, together, on the commitment we wanted to make, we ended up admitting that our visions differ too much," they said, according to E! News. Louis also told the French magazine Point de Vue of the breakup, "We are not going to get married. However, there was no shadow, no problem in our relationship but fundamental differences of opinion which led us to this decision. At the time of our engagement, we obviously discussed the questions relating to Scarlett's entry into a royal family, with all that that entails in terms of protocol. This posed no difficulty for us." The duo announced their engagement in April 2021.
