Heavy/Hallmark/Unsplash Melina Alves denies Joey Lawrence affair.
Actress Melina Alves broke her silence nearly a week after news broke that her estranged husband, Edward Rider, accused her of having an affair with Hallmark actor Joey Lawrence. The claim came in divorce papers Rider filed in New Jersey, TMZ first reported on August 22.
On August 28, Alves took to Instagram to address her husband’s accusation.
“It is with a deep sadness and heavy heart that I must address the recent allegations about the relationship between myself and Joey Lawrence, which have unfortunately become a public matter,” Alves said in a statement.
Alves, who worked with Lawrence on the Lifetime TV movie “Socked in for Christmas,” went on to call herself a “private person.” She said it was “deeply distressing” to see these “issues” being “discussed so openly and inaccurately.”
Alves wrote that she and Lawrence did not have a sexual relationship while working together, but they did develop a friendship founded on “many similarities” in their “personal situations.”
Lawrence’s wife, Samantha Cope, has filed for divorce after two years of marriage, Page Six reported on August 21.
Heavy has reached out to a rep for Lawrence for comment but has not heard back.
Social Media Users React to Melina Alves’ Statement
In her statement, Alves praised Lawrence, who has been mum on the affair rumors — and on his divorce.
“When I met Joey, I was immediately struck by his kindness, warmth, and genuine character. We found common ground in our shared experiences, which led to a strong, supportive friendship that has been a source of strength for both of us. Friendship that has been a source of strength for both of us,” she wrote.
Many fans on Instagram were supportive in the comments.
“Sorry to hear of the drama. Hope all works out well for you,” one person wrote.
“That’s horrible! I’m sorry all this is happening. Keep being strong you will get through this friend,” another comment read.
“Prayers to all involved in this very sad situation. May you all find peace , comfort and forgiveness,” a third Instagram commenter added.
Samantha Cope Broke Her Silence on Her Split From Joey Lawrence
Days after Rider’s allegations of the affair were published, Cope took to Instagram with a message.
“An amazing friend of mine recently told me ‘don’t be afraid of the tears. Let them flow. Because every tear is God gently squeezing the pain and devastation from your heart to make room for new beautiful feelings to come in.’ She also reminded me: ‘the more you cry, the less you pee.’ So let them flow. You got this,” she wrote on August 24.
Cope included a video with her caption sharing moments of strength and vulnerability. There video showed her breaking down in tears as well as some happy moments with her daughter, Dylan Rose. Cope received a great deal of support in the comments section.
“May the tears you cry in 2024 water the seeds you’re planting in 2025,” one fan wrote.
Lawrence and Cope tied the knot in 2022 and welcomed their daughter in January 2023.
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Actress Breaks Silence After Affair Allegations