Joey Lawrence is addressing speculation surrounding an alleged affair, clarifying that he and Melina Alves did not engage in a physical relationship while working together on their Hallmark movie, Socked In For Christmas. In a recent Instagram statement, Lawrence refuted claims made by Alves’ husband, who had accused them of an affair. He also discussed the reasons behind the end of his marriage.
Joey Lawrence acknowledged that while he and Melina Alves shared a bond based on mutual experiences and understanding, their connection did not involve physical intimacy. He then provided a more detailed account of his marriage, revealing that his relationship with his wife of two years, Samantha Cope, faced ongoing issues from the start and was ultimately beyond repair, despite his efforts to resolve the problems.
Joey Lawrence cited one of the major challenges in his marriage as his belief that Samantha Cope would never fully accept his two children from a previous marriage. He identified this issue as a significant factor contributing to the breakdown of their relationship.
Joey Lawrence’s statement followed a post by Melina Alves, who also denied having a romantic relationship with Lawrence during filming. Alves described their connection as “a meaningful friendship that developed naturally.” Additionally, she disclosed that she and her ex-husband have been estranged since 2023. However, sources close to Edward Rider dispute this claim, noting that Alves has a temporary restraining order against him, which Rider believes will be dismissed after the upcoming hearing.
Joey Lawrence and Samantha Cope are currently undergoing divorce proceedings, with Cope vigorously pursuing full custody of their daughter, Dylan.
