Heather Locklear and Lorenzo Lamas Confirm They Are Dating

The '80s TV icons have been secretly seeing each other for months, according to reports.

Apr. 11, 2026 at 1:25am

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Heather Locklear, 64, and Lorenzo Lamas, 68, have confirmed they are dating, nearly a year after Locklear's split from her former fiancé Chris Heisser. The couple were reportedly spotted together in Las Vegas over the New Year's holiday, and their adult children are planning to meet up this weekend to get to know each other as the relationship heats up.

Why it matters

Locklear and Lamas were both major stars in the 1980s, with Locklear known for her roles on shows like Melrose Place and T.J. Hooker, while Lamas starred on Falcon Crest. Their new relationship is generating significant celebrity news interest, as both actors have had high-profile personal lives over the years, including multiple marriages for Lamas.

The details

According to reports, Locklear and Lamas have been secretly dating for several months. They were photographed together in Las Vegas over the 2025 New Year's holiday, meeting up with chef Barry Dakake at a steakhouse. In one photo, Locklear is seen putting her arm around Dakake as Lamas stands beside them. A second photo shows Locklear trying a dessert fresh out of the oven as Lamas stands next to her. TMZ reports that Locklear and Lamas' adult children are planning to 'hang out' this weekend to get to know each other as the relationship progresses.

  • In May 2025, multiple sources confirmed to Us Weekly that Locklear had recently split from her fiancé Chris Heisser.
  • Locklear and Lamas were photographed together in Las Vegas over the 2025 New Year's holiday.

The players

Heather Locklear

A 64-year-old actress known for her roles on shows like Melrose Place and T.J. Hooker, who recently split from her fiancé Chris Heisser.

Lorenzo Lamas

A 68-year-old actor known for his role on the 1980s soap opera Falcon Crest, who has been married six times.

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What they’re saying

“Heather Locklear and Lorenzo Lamas are 'seeing each other.'”

— Lorenzo Lamas

What’s next

Locklear and Lamas' adult children are planning to meet up this weekend to get to know each other as the new relationship progresses.

The takeaway

The new relationship between Heather Locklear and Lorenzo Lamas, two iconic '80s TV stars, is generating significant celebrity news interest as both actors have had high-profile personal lives over the years, including multiple marriages for Lamas.