Best known for her roles in Baywatch and General Hospital, Kelly Monaco rose to fame as Hollywood’s “it girl” and quickly became a paparazzi magnet.
She gained status as a sex symbol by appearing on the Maxim cover in 2005, as well as making the top 20 on their annual Hot 100 List in 2006.
But ever since she ended her 18-year relationship, this actress has gone quiet, leaving fans wondering, “Who is Kelly Monaco dating?”
In this article, we will get into all the details you need to know about her love life, breakups, and more.
Who is Kelly Monaco Dating?
Kelly Monaco was in a committed relationship for almost two decades. However, at the moment, she appears to be single and is not dating anyone.
As eager as we are to hear about her latest romance, one thing that we have learned about this Playboy model over the years is that she never likes to talk about her personal business.
She once told Soap Opera Digest: “I don’t talk about whether or not I have a boyfriend. That’s a part of my life I keep private.”
Born on May 23, 1976, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Kelly Marie Monaco is the middle child among four siblings. She took her first acting classes when her family moved to the Poconos, while in high school.
Post-graduation, Kelly worked as a lifeguard at a local resort and attended Northampton Community College for two years. But destiny had other plans, leading her to grace the pages of Playboy as the April 1997 Playmate of the Month and catapulting her into the limelight.
Following her success as a model, she landed her first television role in the drama Baywatch from 1997 to 1998. Two years later, Kelly Monaco was on Port Charles, and after the program ended, she joined the cast of ABC’s longest-running soap opera, General Hospital, as Samantha McCall.
She was a cast member and the season winner on the series program Dancing with the Stars in 2005. Throughout the course of her career, she also had minor roles in films such as BASEketball, Idle Hands, and Mumford.
Kelly Monaco’s Dating History
1. Mike Gonzalez
Monaco dated her high school sweetheart Mike Gonzalez from 1991-2009. The couple met when she was a junior in high school, and he was a big part of her life before she became famous.
While the reasons for their separation were not entirely made public, on the reality show Dirty Soap, there was a glimpse of truth.
Burning her prom dress in the very first episode, Kelly had described the union as “toxic” and shared her struggles moving on after the split.
2. Valentin Chmerkovskiy
Kelly Monaco was reportedly in a relationship with her Dancing with the Stars partner, Valentin Chmerkovskiy in 2013.
The two were spotted hanging out on various occasions but never officially acknowledged the rumors.
3. Billy Miller
There had been a lot of speculation about Kelly Monaco’s connection to her former “General Hospital” co-star Billy Miller.
While fans shipped their on-screen characters it also seemed that the duo were already hooking up off-screen. In one instance, Billy and Kelly were captured frolicking and cuddling on a Malibu beach.
Sadly, Miller passed away in September 2023. His alleged relationship with Monaco may not have been public, but it’s clear the two were at the very least good friends.
Kelly Monaco’s Achievements and Current Status
After coming a long way in entertainment, Kelly Monaco boasts of award nominations, magazine covers, and a substantial net worth. And at 47, she’s still crushing it as a regular on General Hospital, balancing work, glitzy red carpets, and family time.
Monaco is also involved in numerous children’s charity events and programs for the elderly. She has adopted a low-key lifestyle and currently resides in Los Angeles, California.
