Alan Hamel & Joanna Cassidy Dating Rumors Explained

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As a devotee, I’m thrilled to share that the esteemed television personality Alan Hamel, aged 88, has candidly disclosed that he is currently in a relationship with the talented actress Joanna Cassidy. Intriguingly, Cassidy had previously shared the silver screen with my late idol, Suzanne Somers, in Hollywood Wives. This news comes after Hamel’s heartbreaking loss to cancer of his beloved wife, Somers, in 2023. Recently, he courageously chose to share this new chapter in his life with us.

Are Alan Hamel and Joanna Cassidy dating?

Longtime television personality Alan Hamel has rekindled romance with actress Joanna Cassidy, best known for her role in Blade Runner. In a recent conversation with Page Six, Hamel shared insights about his enduring bond with Cassidy, which dates back more than four decades.

During an open conversation, the host of the Alan Hamel Show acknowledged, “I’m unsure about the future direction of our relationship.” He mentioned that he has known Cassidy, who first appeared on his talk show, for some time.

Joanna appeared as a special guest on “The Alan Hamel Show,” a popular daytime talk show in Canada during the 1970s. She was an excellent guest and the show was lively, and we got along well, not romantically, but more so with mutual respect. It’s important to note that we were both married at the time, according to the TV personality.

Later on, their paths intersected once more as Cassidy was acting in “Hollywood Wives”. In the mid-’80s, Hamel frequently encountered her while working on the set of Jackie Collins’ “Hollywood Wives” production.

Years have passed since our initial encounter, but fate seemed to bring us back together through Hamel’s son, acting as an unlikely cupid. “My son struck up a conversation with Joanna at a movie screening,” he shared, “and after some thoughtful consideration, suggested we should meet because he believed we would hit it off. Unbeknownst to me, we had a shared past.

Approaching nearly two years after his wife’s death, Hamel is contemplating her final request, which was for him to fully embrace life. In reference to his wife’s dying wish, Hamel shared, “As Suzanne was the only woman I ever dated for more than 50 years, I am essentially a ‘newcomer’ in dating. Suzanne advised me when we realized our time was limited not to dwell on my sorrow and continue living.

Despite being out of the dating scene for quite some time, Hamel continues to maintain his typical charming demeanor. He admired Cassidy as “exceptionally talented” and “unquestionably the most diligent and energetic actress in Hollywood for more than half a century.

Besides appreciating her commitment as a mother and her involvement in supporting first responder charity events, he also admired her authentic, straightforward personality. He further commented, “She’s not the typical Hollywood fluff, and we share many laughter-filled moments.

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2025-06-27 05:10