Suzanne Somers’ Widower Alan Hamel Now Dating Her Former Costar Joanna Cassidy
Alan Hamel is in the spotlight again. Not for producing or being Suzanne Somers’ longtime husband, but because he’s now dating someone very familiar — Joanna Cassidy, one of Suzanne’s former costars.
The story feels unexpected. But also oddly fitting. And more than anything, it feels honest.
A new connection from an old bond
Alan Hamel was married to Suzanne Somers for more than four decades. From 1977 until her death in 2023, their relationship was known to be strong and deeply affectionate. Suzanne, who lit up screens in Three’s Company, Step by Step, and American Graffiti, passed away after battling breast cancer. She was 76.
Now, not even a full year later, Alan has been seen stepping out with Joanna Cassidy. Yes, that Joanna Cassidy. The same actress who shared screen time with Suzanne in the 1985 TV miniseries Hollywood Wives. Back then, Cassidy worked alongside Somers, Candice Bergen, Angie Dickinson, and Stefanie Powers.
It’s a connection that goes way back.
Alan’s thoughts on moving forward
Hamel isn’t pretending to have it all figured out. Speaking to Page Six, he was clear about where things stand.
“I don’t know where this relationship is going,” he admitted. That kind of honesty is rare. And honestly, refreshing.
He also made it clear that he’s following Suzanne’s wishes. Before her passing, she told him not to spend the rest of his life grieving. She encouraged him to live. To not “mope around,” as she put it.
That stuck with him.
Hamel once joked that he was a “virgin dater” since Suzanne had been his only date for over 50 years. So this chapter is new territory. Emotional, awkward, and likely filled with moments that stir memories.
The long history with Joanna Cassidy
Alan and Joanna actually go way back — way before Hollywood Wives.
In the 1970s, Joanna was a guest on The Alan Hamel Show, which aired in Canada. Alan remembers that she was a great guest and someone he respected. But there were no sparks back then. They were both married. Their paths crossed professionally, and that was that.
Until now.
After Suzanne passed, Alan’s son Stephen met Joanna at a screening. After chatting with her, he told his dad that she seemed like someone he should meet. He had no idea they already knew each other.
It’s the kind of story that feels more like a movie script than real life. A connection made, lost, and found again — years later, under completely different circumstances.
Joanna’s life in Hollywood
Joanna Cassidy has had a full career of her own. Many know her for roles in Blade Runner, Who Framed Roger Rabbit, and the cult classic Don’t Tell Mom the Babysitter’s Dead. She was also part of the Six Feet Under cast, appearing throughout all five seasons of the HBO drama.
She’s no stranger to screen presence or complex roles. And maybe that makes her the kind of person who could understand Alan’s world — and Suzanne’s lasting influence in it.
Love, grief, and finding peace
Alan has spoken publicly about his grief. Shortly after Suzanne passed, he shared how they both thought he’d go first. He’s ten years older. The idea of her being left alone troubled him.
But that’s not how it played out.
And now, the very woman who once shared screen time with Suzanne might just be someone who helps Alan navigate this next part of life.
It’s tender. It’s complicated. And it’s deeply human.
What matters most is that Alan isn’t rushing to define anything. He’s just living. Respecting Suzanne’s wishes. Letting something new unfold naturally. And doing it all while honoring the woman he shared his life with for nearly 50 years.
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