Paula Abdul is a singer, dancer, actress, and television personality. She's well-known for her songs like "Rush, Rush," "Straight Up," and "Opposites Attract."
Abdul has been married before to two different men, Brad Beckerman and Emilio Estevez. Just like in life, relationships can have ups and downs, and sometimes they come to an end. Let's have a look at her dating history.
Current Relationship Status
Paula Abdul is currently single. Sometimes people choose to be single because they enjoy focusing on themselves and their interests.
Paula Abdul in Celebrity Family Feud SOURCE: Instagram @paulaabdul
As for whether Abdul's looking to be in a relationship or not, it's not clear. Some people are happy being single, while others might be open to finding someone special.
Past Marriages
Brad Beckerman
Paula got married to Brad Beckerman, who was a clothing manufacturer in Los Angeles. They had their wedding on October 25, 1996, at the New England Carousel Museum in Bristol, Connecticut.
However, Abdul and Beckerman's marriage didn't last very long. Just two years later, in 1998, she decided to end the marriage. She went to the Los Angeles Superior Court and filed for divorce. The singer cited "irreconcilable differences," as the reason for it.
Had Met On A Blind Date
Abdul and Beckerman's love story started with a blind date in February 1996. They must have hit it off because just five months later, he proposed to the singer in a very romantic way.
Paula Abdul and Brad Beckerman at their Wedding SOURCE: Pinterest
Brad popped the question while they were in Maui, a beautiful island in Hawaii. He even surprised the "Cold Hearted" singer with champagne and strawberries. That sounds like a dream proposal!
And, to top it off, Beckerman gave Paula a stunning six-carat diamond ring as a symbol of his love and commitment. It's unfortunate that despite such a romantic beginning, their marriage didn't work out in the end.
Emilio Estevez
Paula's first husband was Emilio Estevez. They got married on April 29, 1992, in a quiet and private ceremony at a courthouse in Santa Monica.
However, the marriage didn't last long. Almost exactly two years later, in 1994, Abdul and Estevez decided to separate. Despite their best efforts, sometimes couples find that they're better off apart.
Pre-Existing Relationship Before Meeting Estevez
Paula Abdul and Estevez first connected while the singer was dating another famous actor, John Stamos. Emilio reached out to her to tell her how much he admired her.
Paula Abdul and her ex-husband, Emilio Estevez SOURCE: Pinterest
The "Straight Up" singer and Emilio started talking on the phone every couple of months. But, their relationship was limited to landline calls until she went to New York City in 1991. While she was staying at a hotel there, he left her a message, and they decided to meet for dinner.
After that, Paula's ex-husband would send her flowers or letters whenever she visited different cities. Their bond grew stronger over time. About six months later, while she was visiting him in Minneapolis, he proposed to her.
The Unresolved Question Of Children Ended The Marriage
Abdul and Estevez decided to end their marriage because they couldn't agree on whether to have children. The "Opposites Attract" singer wanted to have kids of her own, but he didn't want to have any more children, as mentioned in an article from Yahoo! Life.
Emilio already had two kids from a previous relationship. So, maybe he felt like he had enough. It's tough when two people in a relationship have different ideas about something as important as having children.
Previously Dated JT Torregiani
Paula Abdul and, a restauranter, JT Torregiani had an on-and-off relationship. It began in April 2007 when they met after a taping of her reality show, "American Idol."
The romance didn't last, and Paula and JT eventually parted ways. He went on to date Cheryl Burke in 2014. However, it seemed that fate had other plans for these two.
Many years later, at the end of 2020, the two seemed to have reconciled. Abdul and Torregiani reportedly started dating again. Unfortunately, despite their efforts to rekindle their romance, they have since decided to go their separate ways.
Other Dating History
The "Forever Your Girl" singer has been romantically involved with several other individuals over the years. These include John Caprio in 2012, Jeff Bratton from 2010 to 2011, Dante Spencer in 2005, Colton Melby from 2003 to 2004, Corey Clark in 2003, and Hank Kuehne in 2000.
Abdul also had a relationship with John Stamos in 1990 and was involved with Arsenio Hall from 1989 to 2013. she has had various experiences in love and relationships throughout her life.
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