Joey Lawrence Returns to Social Media Amid Divorce Drama

Joey Lawrence, 48, has made a comeback to social media amid his ongoing divorce from estranged wife Samantha Cope, 37. On Thursday, the actor took to his Instagram Stories to repost a fan video showcasing some of his most memorable TV moments.

The nostalgic post featured scenes from his tenures on popular TV shows like Blossom, Brotherly Love, Gimme a Break!, and Melissa and Joey. Lawrence added a “Those were the days” sticker to his Story upload, hinting at his fond memories of his TV career.

This was Lawrence’s first social media post since Cope filed for divorce, citing their date of separation as two months prior and requesting sole physical custody of their 19-month-old daughter, Dylan.

Cope also requested that the court block the ability to award spousal support. Neither Cope nor Lawrence have publicly disclosed the reasons behind their divorce.

Lawrence’s marriage to Cope is his third marriage. He was previously married to Michelle Vella between 2002 and 2005 and Chandie Yawn-Nelson between 2005 and 2020. Lawrence and Yawn-Nelson share daughters Charleston and Liberty, whom they continue to coparent.

Lawrence previously told Us, “At the end of the day, you always take the high road. There’s no excuse for being anything but kind. [Our relationship] didn’t work out on a personal level, but we still share two amazing people. You’ve got to put them first and set an example.”

Related: Joey Lawrence and Samantha Cope’s Relationship Timeline

Joey Lawrence and estranged wife Samantha Cope proudly documented their love story before calling it quits. Lawrence rose to stardom in the early ’80s on shows such as Blossom and Brotherly Love. He was previously married to Michelle Vella for three years before their 2005 split. Lawrence later tied the knot with Chandie Yawn-Nelson, and they share daughters Charleston and Liberty, whom they continue to coparent.

Related: A Complete History of the Lawrence Brothers’ Messy Love Lives

The Lawrence brothers — Joey, Matthew, and Andrew, respectively — have been entertainment staples since their days headlining the likes of Blossom and Brotherly Love. As the siblings grew up in the spotlight, their respective love lives also made numerous headlines through the years. “Look, it’s all about just trying to be happy,” Joey exclusively told Us.