When did Selling Sunset star Chelsea Lazkani and Jeff Lazkani get married? Relationship timeline explored

Modified Sep 10, 2024 18:12 GMT

Jeff Lazkani & Chelsea Lazkani (image via Instagram/@chelsealazkani)

Chelsea Lazkani, Selling Sunset star, and her now-separated husband, Jeff Lazkani, were together for almost seven years. In 2017, the couple moved to Newport Beach, California, at the beginning of their married life.

After moving to Los Angeles, many changes occurred in Chelsea's personal and professional life. Following the unanticipated breakdown of her marriage, Chelsea filed for divorce in March 2024, citing irreconcilable differences.

The couple have two children: one daughter, Melia, and a son, Maddox. Chelsea has asked for shared parenting of the kids. Season 8 of Selling Sunset has seen discussions around Chelsea's relationship and divorce.

Jeff Lazkani and Chelsea Lazkani filed for divorce in 2024

August 2017: The wedding

Jeff and Chelsea Lazkani got married on August 12, 2017. Their wedding reception was reportedly held at the Resort at Pelican Hill in Newport Beach, California. Chelsea wore a long-sleeved white lace gown, while Jeff wore a classic black tuxedo.

January 2019: First child is born

Maddox Ali Lavon Lazkani was born to Chelsea and Jeff less than two years after they were married. The pair was ecstatic about his birth on January 15, 2019, and Chelsea posted about it on social media, referring to it as a "new chapter in their lives."

November 2020: Adding to the family

In November 2020, the couple welcomed Melia Iman, their second child into the world. In a tearful tweet, Chelsea expressed her joy at manifesting her daughter's birth on that particular day.

April 2022: Selling Sunset welcomes Chelsea Lazkani

Chelsea's career changed course when she was cast in Selling Sunset's fifth season, which debuted in April 2022. Her debut in the real estate drama series showcasing opulent homes and intimate relationships occurred with this.

Chelsea disclosed that her husband Jeff's affiliation with The Oppenheim Group facilitated her inclusion on the program.

March 2024: Petition for divorce

Following seven years of marriage, Chelsea and Jeff Lazkani announced their divorce in March 2024. According to the court filings, irreconcilable differences were the reason for the divorce, and Chelsea had asked for shared legal and physical custody of their two kids, as per a report from US Weekly from March 27.

In addition, she reportedly requested spousal support but did not preclude Jeff from requesting alimony. Both parties were reported to have been negotiating the conditions of their divorce.

April 2024: Jeff’s response and allegations

Shortly after Chelsea Lazkani’s filing, Jeff responded by requesting control over the couple’s Manhattan Beach property. According to Jeff's statement, obtained by E! News on April 4, he alleged that Chelsea had displayed suspicious behavior.

He claimed in the statement that some of his personal belongings had gone missing or were moved after the divorce filing. His response also contained accusations of physical violence and aggression, which added complexity to the already tense situation.

Season 8 of Selling Sunset: The divorce drama

Chelsea’s personal life, particularly her divorce from Jeff, was discussed in episode 5 of Selling Sunset season 8, which started airing on September 6, 2024. In the episode, Bre Tiesi met Chelsea for drinks, where she revealed that her friend Amanda saw Jeff at the W Hotel in Hollywood, with another woman.

Since being married in 2017, Chelsea and Jeff Lazkani's relationship has experienced some serious ups and downs, from raising a family together to overcoming the difficulties of public life and, most recently, divorce. Viewers of Selling Sunset will get a peek at the reality star's personal journey.

Edited by Gayatri Chivukula