Joey Lawrence announced at the Dancing with the Stars 20th anniversary event this week that his wife Samantha Cope is pregnant with their second child. The couple, who separated briefly in 2024 before reconciling, are expecting their new addition to the family.
Lawrence joked about the surprise during an Entertainment Tonight interview, gesturing toward Samantha's baby bump. "Nothing is planned. Not even this," he said with a laugh. "This is not planned. No, I'm kidding. I'm kidding."
The baby will be Lawrence's fourth child overall. He has two adult daughters, Charleston (19) and Liberty (15), from his previous marriage to Chandie Yawn-Nelson. He and Samantha are already parents to Dylan, who is 2 years old.
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Start Your News DetoxWhat stands out here is less about the celebrity status and more about the ordinary human story underneath: a couple navigating separation, choosing to work through it, and now building forward together. That reconciliation and commitment to family resonates beyond the red carpet moment.
The couple appeared visibly happy at the Dancing with the Stars celebration, and fans responded with genuine warmth to the news. As they prepare for their growing family, Lawrence and Samantha are moving into this next phase with clear intention and gratitude.
