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EXCLUSIVE Travis Barker's ex Shanna Moakler shades past 'drama'-filled relationships as she praises 'honest' new boyfriend Greg Vaughan By DIANA COOPER FOR DAILYMAIL.COM Published: 17:16 EDT, 16 April 2025 | Updated: 17:16 EDT, 16 April 2025 e-mail View comments Travis Barker 's ex Shanna Moakler is happily dating Days of Our Lives star Greg Vaughan after ending a tumultuous relationship and going through a 'tough' divorce. In an exclusive interview with DailyMail.
com, the former Playboy model spilled all about her relationship with the famous actor that she kept a secret for a year-and-a-half, what her kids - Atiana De La Hoya, 26, Landon Barker, 21, and Alabama Barker, 19 - think of her new love interest and revealed whether she's ready for marriage again. Shanna debuted her new boyfriend , Greg, 51, on her 50th birthday on March 28, sharing with her followers a photo of her and the TV personality as they wore matching cowboy hats and gazed into each other's eyes. Greg also shared with his followers his new relationship as he gave Shanna a birthday shoutout and wrote, 'The human heart has potential for deep contentment, joy and confidence.
.. some stories don’t fade with time.
.. they wait for the right moment to be found again.
' Little do people know that they first met years ago and reconnected at an event that took place in November 2023 in Los Angeles hosted by Jason Momoa . 'Greg and I actually first met in 1994 in South Beach when we were both aspiring models. It was such an electric time to be there - full of energy, opportunity, and a lot of hustle.
Shanna Moakler is telling all about her new relationship with Days of Our Lives star Greg Vaughan in an exclusive interview with DailyMail.com Shanna, 50, and Greg, 51, went public with their relationship on the former Playboy model's birthday last month when they both shared photos of each other on Instagram Shanna revealed to DailyMail.com that she met Greg nearly 30 years ago in South Beach, Florida, where they were hanging out at a pool hall with mutual friends 'We were just two kids figuring it all out, and it’s wild to think our story started way back then,' Shanna revealed to DailyMail.
com in a new interview. The pool hall in South Beach, Florida, is where the two initially connected and the Miss Nevada USA executive director beat him at a game of pool, which she jokes, 'He'll never live that down.' She went on to say that the pair 'had a little Miami moment and briefly dated,' but then life pulled them in different directions.
They actually starred together in 1997's thriller Poison Ivy: The New Seduction, which was one of the first films either of them ever starred in. 'Over the years, we’d run into each other in Los Angeles, on set, or through mutual friends, but nothing ever really lined up..
. until Jason Momoa’s vodka launch in November 2023,' she continued. The night of the Aquaman's Meili Vodka launch event, which took place at Hyde Sunset Kitchen + Cocktails on November 20, 2023, was a 'game-changer.
' She gushed, 'Life really came full circle, and I think that’s what makes this all feel so special.' Shanna and Greg kept their romance a secret for nearly a year-and-a-half - despite sparking rumors that they were an item in April 2024 when they were spotted in Los Angeles at a Black Keys Album Release Party. Greg and Shanna have been secretly dating for nearly a year-and-a-half.
'We really just wanted something for us. No pressure, no headlines - just real moments, privately shared' Shanna told DailyMail.com about dating Greg: 'Life really came full circle, and I think that’s what makes this all feel so special' 'We’ve both been through the highs and lows of public relationships, and after living in the Hollywood spotlight for so long, we really just wanted something for us.
'No pressure, no headlines - just real moments, privately shared,' she explained. 'It’s been so refreshing to build something healthy, peaceful, and full of joy without the noise. Sometimes the best love stories grow quietly and that’s exactly what we needed.
' With Greg based in Texas and Shanna based in California at the time, the first six months of their relationship were long distance. She told DailyMail.com that, at first, it 'wasn't easy,' but the General Hospital star has 'always' made her feel 'like a priority' and his 'communication is solid.
' He even got to spend time with her children - she shares her oldest child Atiana with ex Oscar De Lay Hoya and her youngest children, Alabama and London, with her ex Travis Barker. Despite being an empty nester, Greg joined Shanna and her kids after the first six months they were together for 'casual things like dinners and movie nights.' She revealed, 'I think my kids are really happy to see me with someone who’s grounded, close to my age, and shares so many of the same values.
Greg and Shanna reconnected at Jason Momoa's Meili Vodka launch event on November 20, 2023. The model called the night a 'game changer' The pair sparked romance rumors in April 2024 when they were spotted getting cozy at the Black Keys Album Release Party held at Bar Marmont in Los Angeles Shanna told DailyMail.com about Greg: 'He’s my best friend, my safe space, and the person I can totally be myself around, no filter needed.
Plus, he’s a hardworking, loving dad with that classic southern charm. Chivalry is definitely not dead with him' 'More than anything, they see how well he treats me, and that matters most. They genuinely like Greg and respect him, both as a man and as a father.
That kind of connection means a lot to all of us.' Greg has three kids of his own - sons Jathan, Cavan and Landan - from his ex-wife Touriya Haoud, who he was married to from 2006 to 2014. 'Honestly, I was more nervous meeting his kids since they’re younger, but we all just kind of clicked.
It felt easy and natural, which is rare and really special,' Shanna told DailyMail.com. With Greg's kids based in Texas and hers based in California, she said that they 'haven’t had a ton of time together yet,' but have 'said hello over FaceTime.
' She added, 'Everyone’s been really kind and open. I’m definitely looking forward to the day we can all meet in person. Fingers crossed for a big blended-family dinner soon! 'We’re both back and forth between Texas and Los Angeles for work and family, but we’ve found a rhythm that really works.
' Shanna moved to Texas in September 2024 to be closer to the soap opera star. After Greg's marriage to Dutch model Touriya, he went on to date and then get engaged to Rizzoli & Isles actress Angie Harmon. Their engagement ended in 2021.
Shanna said about her kids (pictured with son Landon, 21) meeting Greg: 'I think my kids are really happy to see me with someone who’s grounded, close to my age, and shares so many of the same values She added, 'More than anything, they see how well he treats me, and that matters most. They genuinely like Greg and respect him, both as a man and as a father. That kind of connection means a lot to all of us' (pictured with daughter Alabama, 19) Shanna revealed that Greg has spent time with her kids after the first six months they were together for 'casual things like dinners and movie nights' (Alabama, Landon and Atiana are pictured in 2022 with Reign Disick, Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker) Meanwhile, Shanna was married to Travis Barker - who's now married to Kourtney Kardashian - from 2004 to 2008.
She went on to date biker Bryan Sollima from 2014 to 2019 and then model Matthew Rondeau from 2020 until 2023. Matthew was arrested and charged with felony domestic violence in 2022 after an alleged altercation with Shanna. The 31-year-old pleaded not guilty to all counts, including one count of domestic violence, one count of vandalism and one count of battery.
His charges were later dismissed. Shanna told DailyMail.com about the lessons she's learned from her last relationship with the model: 'I learned that forcing a connection never works - it only drains you.
'That relationship pushed me to do some serious internal work and really ask myself why I accepted something that didn’t align with my values. 'I came out of it stronger, with a better sense of boundaries and a deeper love for myself. Sometimes the hardest chapters teach you the most.
' Reflecting on her past relationships altogether, she said that she's noticed a big difference with her relationship with Greg. Shanna was married to Travis Barker from 2004 to 2008. Comparing her past relationships with her current on, she said, 'This feels like a mature love built on honesty, mutual respect, and real communication.
In the past, those things weren’t always present. With Greg, there’s no drama, no guessing' The Miss Nevada USA Executive Director dated model Matthew Rondeau from 2020 until 2023 Before dating Shanna, Greg was engaged to Rizzoli & Isles actress Angie Harmon from 2019 to 2021 (pictured with his sons and her daughters in 2019) 'This feels like a mature love built on honesty, mutual respect, and real communication. In the past, those things weren’t always present.
With Greg, there’s no drama, no guessing,' she explained. 'We just show up for each other in the most genuine way. It’s calm, steady, and exactly what I didn’t know I needed.
' She continued, 'Greg is one of those rare souls who just gets you. He didn’t break my heart, but somehow he managed to heal it, and that says everything. 'He’s my best friend, my safe space, and the person I can totally be myself around, no filter needed.
Plus, he’s a hardworking, loving dad with that classic southern charm. Chivalry is definitely not dead with him!' She said the pair have a lot in common and can opt for a simple date night - like a 'great movie and some quality time' together - since they're both 'easy to please.' 'We love discovering new food spots, listening to country music, and getting a little competitive over backgammon, pool, or darts.
We definitely bond over our love of games,' she shared. When asked if she's open to marriage again, Shanna told DailyMail.com that it's certainly not 'off the table.
' 'I definitely still believe in marriage and all the beauty that comes with it,' she spilled. Shanna told DailyMail.com, 'I truly feel like I’m in the best place I’ve ever been' 'Greg and I have both been married before, and we’ve both gone through some really tough divorces, so it’s not something either of us is rushing into.
'But it’s not off the table for me. I can’t speak for him, but I do know that what we have now is real, and we’re taking things one meaningful step at a time.' For now, Shanna is relishing this time with Greg and enjoying this next chapter of her life in her 50s.
'I truly feel like I’m in the best place I’ve ever been,' she gushed. 'After going through a lot of loss - losing my parents and some friendships along the way - this chapter feels like a new beginning. 'Greg’s working on some amazing projects and I’m diving into producing and creating as well.
It’s exciting to be building something alongside someone who not only understands the industry, but genuinely supports and celebrates my goals.' She concluded, 'Making new memories with that kind of partner is everything.' Texas Los Angeles California Travis Barker Share or comment on this article: Travis Barker's ex Shanna Moakler shades past 'drama'-filled relationships as she praises 'honest' new boyfriend Greg Vaughan e-mail Add comment Comments 0 Share what you think No comments have so far been submitted.
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