Bethany Joy Lenz’s ordeal with a cult is just one of the emotionally daunting hurdles she’s faced in her life. In November 2005, the “One Tree Hill” alum made waves with fans when she announced to the fan website Joie Luck Club that she was tying the knot with musician Michael Galeotti. “I’m getting married by the end of this year (I know, I know, nobody even knew I was engaged because I’m so private about my personal life),” she said, according to ONTD. Towards the end of her statement, Lenz added that she announced her impending nuptials to get everyone used to her new last name. After walking down the aisle, the two lovebirds lived in marital bliss, welcoming their daughter Maria in February 2011.
However, a year after starting their family, Lenz shared the shocking news that she and Michael were getting a divorce. “I’m sorry to say that Michael and I have decided to divorce,” she said on her blog (via The Hollywood Reporter). Like their wedding, the “Just My Type” star said that she wanted to reveal the news so people wouldn’t question her last name change. “We remain friendly and dedicated to raising our beautiful girl in love,” she added. Since that fateful day, Lenz’s love life has been shrouded in mystery, with her last public relationship with fellow actor Josh Kelly making headlines in 2018.
