Melina Alves is denying allegations she carried on an extramarital affair with Joey Lawrence … she says the connection by no means acquired sexual and are simply pals … however her estranged hubby is not shopping for what she’s promoting.
The actress broke her silence in a social media put up Wednesday … saying her relationship with Joey by no means turned sexual.
The 2 labored collectively on the upcoming film “Socked In For Christmas,” and Melina says they developed a significant relationship on set as a result of what she describes as similarities of their private lives.
Melina says when she first met Joey she “was immediately struck by his kindness, warmth, and genuine character” … and he or she says they discovered widespread floor of their shared experiences, which “led to a strong, supportive friendship that has been a source of strength for both of us.”
TMZ broke the story … Melina’s estranged husband, Edward Rider, accused her of adultery as a part of their divorce proceedings in New Jersey … claiming he discovered in March she was having intercourse with Joey in California, after they had been nonetheless married and when Joey was nonetheless married to Samantha Lawrence.
Melina is saying she and Edward have been estranged since January 2023 … and he or she claims she has a brief restraining order in opposition to Ed … however he says not so quick.
Sources near Ed inform TMZ … they had been NOT estranged and had been nonetheless dwelling collectively earlier this 12 months when he filed for divorce.
Our sources say Melina went “ballistic” when Ed filed to finish their marriage, working to courtroom to get a TRO … which we’re instructed Ed believes will in the end be thrown out of courtroom. His solely concern proper now’s for the effectively being of his little one.
