Joanna Cassidy says it was ‘miraculous' to reconnect with boyfriend Alan Hamel after decades
Cassidy and Hamel, 89, went public with their relationship earlier this summer, nearly two years after the death of Somers at the age of 76. She was suffering from breast cancer.
Joanna Cassidy, Alan Hamel discuss their romance
Speaking with the magazine, Cassidy stated that it was "sort of miraculous" when she ran into Hamel as she had not seen him for nearly three decades.
Hamel resonated similar sentiments and said that it was nothing short of "a miracle" that brought them together.
Sharing further details, Hamel said that the duo met more than 50 years ago.
"Joanna was a guest on my show in Canada, and that was in the late 1970s, I think,' he said.
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Thereafter, he saw the actress when she was working on a mini-series with Suzanne and Anthony Hopkins.
"And then I didn't see her again until a few months ago," Hamel told People.
Calling her a "great woman," Hamel said he feels "happy" that the two of them connected with each other.
He said, 'The thing is that she will help anybody to do anything. She's amazing that way.'
However, Hamel believes that he does not have such things in his "DNA."
He further stated that when he is next to her, he feels like there is more that he should do for the world.
Joanna Cassidy and Alan Hamel were first spotted together in June. They are now planning to make more memories together in their relationship.
Hamel stated that even though people do not agree, the "aging process is great'.
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Meanwhile, Cassidy is next gearing up to take on an action-packed role. She said that prior to the interview, she was a part of a class that was "one of the hardest classes I've ever taken."
"And so that's a really important part of my life, is to be in the gym and work out and push myself physically," she told the magazine.
FAQs
For how long have Joanna Cassidy and Alan Hamel been together?
As per People magazine, they have been dating each other for "several months" now.
Who was Joanna Cassidy married to?
She tied the knot with Dr. Kennard C. Kobrin in 1964. Later on, they welcomed two children and eventually parted ways in the 1970s.
Who is Alan Hamel?
He is an acclaimed producer and TV host.
What did Joanna Cassidy and Suzanne Somers do together?
Cassidy appeared with Somers in 1985 series Hollywood Wives.
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