At a lively 2024 Grammy Awards viewing party, Kelly Rizzo, the widow of beloved comedian Bob Saget, confirmed her blossoming romance with actor Breckin Meyer. It’s been just two years since the Full House star tragically passed away at the age of 65 in January 2022. Kelly’s decision to move forward with her life has sparked both curiosity and admiration as she navigates this new chapter post-Saget.
Who Is Kelly Rizzo?
Kelly Rizzo, a passionate food and travel blogger, found love with Bob Saget after a three-year courtship, tying the knot in 2018. Their union brought together two remarkable lives, with Saget already being a proud father to his daughters, Aubrey, Lara, and Jennifer, from his first marriage to Sherri Kramer. Kelly’s vibrant spirit and adventurous nature perfectly complemented Saget’s humor and warmth, creating a loving partnership that lasted until his untimely passing.
Bob Saget often reminisced about the special moment he proposed to Kelly, sharing the intimate details with the world. “I got up to go to the restroom, and I opened the safe and I took out a ring that I had been hiding for four days and I got on one knee,” he revealed in a heartfelt interview with People in November 2017. “And she said ‘What are you doing?’ She got very emotional, and so did I. I tried to put it in words that make sense. I adore her. She’s fantastic and I’m a very lucky man.”
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The world was left heartbroken when Saget passed away in January 2022. Kelly, alongside his family, confirmed the devastating news, sending shockwaves through the entertainment community. Fast forward two years, and Kelly shared a touching tribute to her late husband on Instagram, reflecting on their shared life. “I will forever be grateful that I got to share life with this extraordinary person for six years,” she wrote alongside a heartfelt selfie of Bob. “What a blessing. And grateful I can look back on endless memories and photos and videos with smiles, laughter and yes … still tears. It is such a gift I was able to know his complete and all-encompassing love and heart.”
She continued, expressing her gratitude for the enduring love people have for Bob: “I’m still blown away by the fact that Bob hasn’t faded from all of your hearts in the slightest. It means so very much.” Kelly’s words resonate deeply, showing her appreciation for the legacy her late husband continues to hold in the hearts of fans worldwide.
Who Is Breckin Meyer?
Breckin Meyer, a versatile actor known for his roles in films like Clueless, Road Trip, Ghosts of Girlfriends Past, and the Garfield franchise, has made a name for himself in Hollywood. From 2000 to 2010, he lent his voice to Joseph Gribble in the animated series King of the Hill. Meyer’s personal life includes a marriage to Deborah Kaplan in 2001, which ended in 2012. Together, they share two daughters, Clover and Caitlin.
When Did Kelly Rizzo and Breckin Meyer Start Dating?
The couple officially confirmed their relationship at a 2024 Grammy Awards viewing party in February. Kelly opened up about the journey of finding love again, acknowledging the emotional process. “It took a while to get to the point where I’m like, ‘OK, I think he’d be happy with it,’” Kelly told E! News.
She also shared that Bob Saget’s daughters, Aubrey, Lara, and Jennifer, have been incredibly supportive of her new relationship. “It’s wonderful, it just meant so much to have their blessing,” she expressed. “They’re just angels. And to have them support is so meaningful.”
Kelly previously discussed how her bond with Bob’s daughters deepened during their shared grieving process. “Just, I mean, every day – it’s not even every year — it’s just every day, he’s still such a big part of my life,” she revealed to People. “And I love being close to his girls and his daughters. And just honoring him with just little things that I do all day every day. He’s never going anywhere.”
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