Nick and Vanessa Lachey’s relationship timeline: how did the power couple hosting Netflix’s Love is Blind and The Ultimatum meet, and did you know their first date was at Hooters?
- Nick, who was part of vocal group 98 Degrees, was married to pop star Jessica Simpson and starred in MTV’s Newlyweds; Vanessa was a VJ for MTV’s Total Request Live, where the couple first met
- They briefly split before getting married; the couple now has 3 kids, Camden, Brooklyn and Phoenix, and have moved to Oahu, Hawaii as Vanessa films NCIS: Hawai’i
From their initial meeting on the set of MTV in the early 2000s to becoming the dynamic duo behind some of Netflix’s most popular reality shows, Nick and Vanessa Lachey’s journey has gone through the highs and lows of public life.
Vanessa’s rise to fame began as a VJ on MTV, leading to significant roles including Jane Tennant in NCIS: Hawai’i. In 2021, she became the first woman to lead a series in the franchise, marking a historic milestone in her career.
Despite a publicised divorce from Simpson, Nick’s career thrived. He showcased his acting skills in shows like Charmed (2004) and hosted gigs from The Sing-Off (2009). He returned to music with 98 Degrees in 2021 with the single “Where Do You Wanna Go”.
Here’s a look into Nick and Vanessa’s relationship through the years.
2003: Nick and Vanessa Lachey meet for the first time on TRL
