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Suzanne Somers' widower is now dating her former costar
Suzanne Somers' widower has found love again — with one of his late wife's former costars. Producer Alan Hamel, who was married to the Three's Company actress from 1977 until she died in 2023, is now dating Joanna Cassidy, who appeared with Sommers in 1985 miniseries Hollywood Wives. "I don't know where this relationship is going," Hamel told Page Six for a story published Wednesday that confirmed the two are dating, after they were photographed going to a restaurant in Malibu, Calif. Hamel has said that Somers, who was also known for TV's Step by Step and movie American Graffiti, told him she wanted him to find romance after she died of breast cancer at the age of 76. "Since Suzanne was my only date for over 50 years, I'm a virgin dater," he told the same outlet in December. "Suzanne told me when we knew the end was near not to 'mope around' and live my life." Hamel has a long history with Cassidy, partly because of Somers. "I have known Joanna Cassidy for over 45 years," he explained. "Joanna was a guest star on [talk show] The Alan Hamel Show in Canada in the '70s. She was a great guest and it was a dynamic show, and we liked each other, not romantically, but mainly with respect. Both of us were married at the time." Hamel and Cassidy met again when she and Somers costarred on Hollywood Wives, which was based on a Jackie Collins novel. They costarred alongside Candice Bergen, Stefanie Powers, and Angie Dickinson. Hamel recalled he and Cassidy having been "very cordial" at the time. But sparks flew when they were reintroduced again, and both were single. "My son [from a previous marriage] met Joanna at a screening and after a long conversation suggested to Joanna that she and me would get along and should meet," Hamel explained. "Stephen did not know we knew each other." Cassidy is best known for her work in movies including 1982's Blade Runner, 1988's Who Framed Roger Rabbit, and, in 1991, Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead. She appeared on all five seasons of HBO's series Six Feet Under between 2001 and 2005. Days after Somers died, her husband spoke about his grief on Today. "We had talked about this day coming, and we thought it was going to be me because I'm 10 years older," Hamel said. "If that happened she would be alone, which was a terrible conundrum, the idea of her being alone." He remembered his wife as "an amazing, amazing woman.""Aside from all her accomplishments, she was an amazing wife and an amazing mother as well," Hamel said. "She's the one who pulled our family together. I didn't do it. She did it. She really knew what she was doing. So I will miss her." EW has reached out to reps for Hamel and Cassidy. Read the original article on Entertainment Weekly
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Alan Hamel, 88, confirms romance with late wife Suzanne Somers' co-star Joanna Cassidy
Alan Hamel is dating Joanna Cassidy — the former co-star of his late wife, Suzanne Somers — he exclusively tells Page Six. 'I don't know where this relationship is going,' he says of his tryst with the 'extremely accomplished' actress. Hamel, 88, was photographed arm in arm with Cassidy, 79 — whom he tells us he's known for decades — in Malibu, Calif., on Monday. They were wearing matching Malibu Beach Inn baseball caps as they grabbed lunch at Broad Street Oyster Company. 'I have known Joanna Cassidy for over 45 years,' the Canadian film producer explains when we reached out for comment. 'Joanna was a guest star on [daytime talk show] 'The Alan Hamel Show' in Canada in the '70s. She was a great guest and it was a dynamic show, and we liked each other, not romantically, but mainly with respect. Both of us were married at the time.' He says the duo crossed paths again when Cassidy and Somers starred together in the 1985 miniseries 'Hollywood Wives.' 'I ran into her in the mid-'80s many times during the production of Jackie Collins' 'Hollywood Wives,'' he recalls. 'It was very cordial.' As for how the pair reconnected, Hamel explains that his son, Stephen, played matchmaker. 'My son met Joanna at a screening and after a long conversation suggested to Joanna that she and me would get along and should meet. Stephen did not know we knew each other.' Hamel knows he has the blessing of Somers — who died of cancer in October 2023, one day before her 77th birthday — since in her final days she urged him to move on from her. 'Don't mope around,' he recalls her telling him. 'Live your life. We will see one another after you cross over.' While Hamel isn't sure where his romance with Cassidy will go, he has nothing but praise for the former model. 'Joanna is extremely accomplished,' he gushes. 'She is easily the hardest-working and most active actress in Hollywood for well over 50 years. She's a great mother to her adult children, turns up for many fundraisers for first responders and is staff for her four cats. She is no Hollywood BS, and we laugh a lot.' The former TV host says of his current relationship, 'I'm fortunate to have Joanna in my life. Most men would love to have a Joanna in their life. I do not know where this relationship is going, but what I do know is that being in the cocktail hour of my life, I am blessed with a magnificent family — thanks to incredible Suzanne — a privileged life, and our business that we created 50 years ago.' Hamel unveiled his wife's headstone at Desert Memorial Park in Cathedral City, Calif., in October 2024 to mark the first anniversary of her passing. Cassidy — who also starred in movies from 'Blade Runner' to 'Who Killed Roger Rabbit' — was previously married to Dr. Kennard Kobrin. They divorced in 1974, but never remarried.
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Suzanne Somers' Widower Alan Hamel Spotted With Her Former Costar Joanna Cassidy
Suzanne Somers' Widower Alan Hamel Spotted With Her Former Costar Joanna Cassidy originally appeared on Parade. Suzanne Somers' widower, Alan Hamel, may have found love again after the Three's Company star's death in October 2023, and it's with her former costar Joanna Cassidy. Hamel and Cassidy were seen strolling arm-in-arm in Malibu in photos shared by the Daily Mail on June 24. The Blade Runner star wore a gray jacket over a white top and plaid pants while Hamel donned an orange and yellow button-down shirt. Both wore matching white caps. The outlet reported that the duo stopped and enjoyed a lobster lunch at Broad Beach Oyster Company before they left together in a black SUV. Parade has reached out to Cassidy's reps for comment. Somers and Cassidy previously worked together on the 1985 miniseries Hollywood Wives, which featured an ensemble cast and became a cult favorite. While the two weren't frequently photographed together after the project, they remained part of the same Hollywood circle for decades. Cassidy was previously married to Dr. Kennard C. Kobrin, whom she met during her college years. The two tied the knot in 1964 and over the course of their marriage, they welcomed a son, Daniel Kobrin, and a daughter, Natalie Kobrin. They were married for around eight years before divorcing in 1972. Since then, Cassidy hasn't remarried. 🎬 SIGN UP for Parade's Daily newsletter to get the latest pop culture news & celebrity interviews delivered right to your inbox 🎬 Hamel and Somers first met when she appeared as a model on the game show he hosted at the time, The Anniversary Game, in 1969, and he asked her out on a date soon after. "My first date with him, I did everything that my mother told me not to do," Somers once said during an appearance on Daily Blast Live. "It's the first time I ever went to a man's hotel room, and it's the first time I ever slept with a man on the first date." They dated for several years before finally marrying on November 19, 1977, and even though Somers once said that she and Hamel 'fought like dogs' in the early years, they remained together until her death on October 15, 2023, following a long battle with cancer. 'After one of our fights, Suzanne said to me, 'No matter how bad it gets, let's never break up.' And we never did,' Hamel said during an interview with Page Six, marking the first anniversary of her death. Suzanne Somers' Widower Alan Hamel Spotted With Her Former Costar Joanna Cassidy first appeared on Parade on Jun 24, 2025 This story was originally reported by Parade on Jun 24, 2025, where it first appeared.
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Alan Hamel Dating Suzanne Somers' Costar 2 Years After Her Death
Originally appeared on E! Online Suzanna Somers' widower has found love amid his grief. Alan Hamel confirmed he has found love with Joanna Cassidy, Suzanne's Hollywood Wives costar, 20 months after the Three's Company actress died following her yearslong battle with cancer. 'I'm fortunate to have Joanna in my life,' Alan, 88, told Page Six in an interview published June 25. 'Most men would love to have a Joanna in their life. I do not know where this relationship is going, but what I do know is that being in the cocktail hour of my life, I am blessed with a magnificent family—thanks to incredible Suzanne —a privileged life, and our business that we created 50 years ago.' But while his romance with Joanna is new, they actually go way back. 'I have known Joanna Cassidy for over 45 years,' he continued. 'Joanna was a guest star on [daytime talk show] The Alan Hamel Show in Canada in the 70s. She was a great guest and it was a dynamic show, and we liked each other, not romantically, but mainly with respect. Both of us were married at the time.' More from E! Online Rob Kardashian Joins Kim Kardashian for Rare Photo The Simpsons Kills Off Marge In Shocking Season Finale Twist DoorDash Exec Josh Pickles and 7 More Die in Lake Tahoe Boat Tragedy Alan—who was married to Suzanne from 1977 until her death in October 2023—also credit his new relationship to son Stephen Hamel, whom he shares with first wife Marilyn Hamel. 'My son met Joanna at a screening and after a long conversation suggested to Joanna that she and me would get along and should meet,' Alan explained. "Stephen did not know we knew each other.' As for starting a new relationship after spending over 40 decades with Suzanne, Alan emphasized the Step by Step actress wanted him to move on. ''Don't mope around,' he recalled of receiving his late wife's blessing. 'Live your life. We will see one another after you cross over.'' And Alan has continued to highlight his wife's legacy and the impact she had on their family—which includes her son Bruce Somers Jr., whom she shared with first husband Bruce Somers, and Alan and Marlyn's daughter Leslie Hamel—following her death in 2023. "She was an amazing, amazing woman," he told Today in October 2024. "Aside from all of her accomplishments, she was an amazing wife and an amazing mother as well. She's the one who pulled our family together. I didn't do it. She did it, and she really knew what she was doing. So, I will miss her."
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Suzanne Somers' Widower Addresses Romance Rumors With Her Former Costar
Suzanne Somers' Widower Addresses Romance Rumors With Her Former Costar originally appeared on Parade. It's a match! Suzanne Somers' widower, Alan Hamel, opened up about his relationship with Somers' former costar Joanna Cassidy just days after the two were looking cozy while out for a stroll in Malibu. 'I have known Joanna Cassidy for over 45 years,' Hamel told Page Six in an interview published on June 25. Joanna was a guest star on [the daytime talk show] The Alan Hamel Show in Canada in the '70s. She was a great guest and it was a dynamic show, and we liked each other, not romantically, but mainly with respect. Both of us were married at the time.' He couldn't help but gush about the Blade Runner star and described her as 'extremely accomplished.' 'I'm fortunate to have Joanna in my life. Most men would love to have a Joanna in their life,' Hamel continued. 'I do not know where this relationship is going, but what I do know is that being in the cocktail hour of my life, I am blessed with a magnificent family — thanks to incredible Suzanne — a privileged life, and our business that we created 50 years ago.' 🎬 SIGN UP for Parade's Daily newsletter to get the latest pop culture news & celebrity interviews delivered right to your inbox 🎬 The former game show host added that he and Cassidy crossed paths in the mid-80s when she and Somers both starred in the TV mini-series Hollywood Wives. Hamel hasn't been romantically involved with anyone since Somers' death from cancer in October 2023, but he revealed that it was his son, Stephen Hamel, who pushed for him and Cassidy to explore a potential relationship. 'My son met Joanna at a screening and after a long conversation suggested to Joanna that she and me would get along and should meet,' Hamel explained. 'Stephen did not know we knew each other.' Hamel knows that Somers would be happy for him and the Three's Company star even encouraged him to move on after her passing. 'Don't mope around,' he recalled her saying before her death. ''Live your life. We will see one another after you cross over.'' Suzanne Somers' Widower Addresses Romance Rumors With Her Former Costar first appeared on Parade on Jun 25, 2025 This story was originally reported by Parade on Jun 25, 2025, where it first appeared.
