Who Is Melina Alves? Her Husband, Kids & More

Melina Alves
(Photo: Melina Alves’ Instagram)

Melina Alves is a Brazilian actress, producer, and writer who has been making headlines because of her relationship with American actor and musician Joey Lawrence.

She has been linked with Joey ever since the news of their extramarital affair came to light.

Many media outlets reported that Melina and Joey were married when they carried on an extramarital affair. In the meantime, their spouses even filed for divorce which added fuel to the fire.

Melina Alves Had A Husband

Alves was previously married to Edward Rider. Her ex-husband Edward filed for divorce in late July alleging his wife of adultery with Joey.

Not long after that, Joey’s wife Samantha Cope also filed for divorce from him asking for sole physical custody of their kid.

According to the documents obtained by TMZ, Alves and Joey developed their relationship while they were working together in their upcoming movie, “Socked In For Christmas.”

Joey is an actor in the movie while Alves is the writer and has acting credit as well.

While Alves is known for her involvement in the entertainment industry, her husband’s professional background is a mystery.

It is not known what Melina Alves’ ex-husband Edward Rider does for a living.

Recently, Melina released a statement that she was falsely accused regarding her relationship with Joey Lawrence.

The actress took to Instagram to clarify that she had no physical relationship with the actor. She added that their relationship was a meaningful friendship that developed naturally due to many similarities in their personal situation.

The ‘similarities’ that Melina mentioned in her statement is their relationship with their spouses. According to Melina, she has been estranged from her ex-husband since January 2023 and they had been living in separate rooms.

She even shared that her ex-husband presented situations because of which she had to obtain a temporary restraining order against him. When he violated the order, Melina went to the police department. It was when he contacted news outlets further victimizing her.

Similarly, Joey also shared a statement on Instagram clarifying the rumors related to his relationship with Melina.

As the actor claimed that these rumors are false, he also shed light on his relationship with wife Samantha saying that his marriage was short-lived and had difficulties from the beginning.

He said that there was no way that his two eldest daughters were ever going to be accepted by his wife to be part of their family.

As Joey realized that he cannot compromise on the love and care that his daughters deserve, it played a significant role in the breakdown of their relationship.

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Melina Alves Children

Alves reportedly has a kid with her former husband. However, the name of their child is not yet known.

Similarly, Joey has three children from his previous relationships. He has two children with his ex-wife Candie Yawn-Nelson and a daughter with his former wife Samantha Cope.

Joey became a dad for the first time with the arrival of his eldest daughter Charleston in 2006. Four years later, he again became a girl dad by welcoming Liberty in 2010.

Joey got married to Samantha on May 1, 2022, and welcomed their daughter Dylan Rose Lawrence on Jan. 16, 2023.

Melina Alves’ Net Worth

Melina Alves is a Brazilian actress, writer, and producer. She is also the founder of Acting Famous Productions.

According to Melina Alves’ resume in Actors Access, she is known for her work in films like Until Forever, All Good Things, The Dresden Room, and John Stone: War on Planet Earth.

She is also known for her roles in TV series like Roommates: The Social Experiment, Powers, and Whodunnit.

Alves will also be seen in the upcoming movie Socked in for Christmas.

According to her IMDb profile, she has worked as a producer in upcoming projects like Livestream, Socked in for Christmas, and Speak Up!.

As for Melina Alves’ earnings, her net worth in 2024 is estimated to be more than $1 million.

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FAQs

What Is Melina Alves’ Age?

Melina Alves’ birthday is on August 4. She was born on 4th August 1984, which makes her age 40 in 2024.

Melina’s zodiac sign is Leo.

Who Is Melina Alves’ Husband?

Melina Alves’ husband is Edward Rider. Her marital status and relationship with Edward came to light after he accused her of having an affair with actor and musician Joey Lawrence.

How Many Kids Does Melina Alves Have?

Melina has a child with her former husband. However, the name and gender of her kid are not known, as of writing.

What Is Melina Alves’ Height?

Melina Alves’ height is 5 feet 5 inches (1. 65 m).

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