Matthew Lawrence; Rozonda “Chilli” Thomas.Photo: Jim Smeal/Shutterstock; Amy Sussman/Getty
Matthew Lawrenceis revealing his plans to start a family with girlfriendRozonda “Chilli” Thomas.
TheBoy Meets Worldstar, 43, shared in an interview withEntertainment Tonightthat he and the TLC singer, 52, have a “game plan” to begin their family.
“My life is in complete bloom right now. I get to spend time with an amazing woman like Chilli,” he added. “I’ve never gotten to be able to experience that kind of relationship before. She’s really, really special.”
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Rozonda “Chilli” Thomas; Matthew Lawrence.Al Pereira/Michael Ochs Archives/Getty; John Shearer/WireImage for BWR Public Relations
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Lawrence and Chilli became involved romantically just ahead ofThanksgiving2022 after they were previouslyphotographed on a beach in Hawaiithat August.
Chilli’s longtime rep Christal Jordan confirmed her client was dating Matthew in January in a statement to PEOPLE, saying, “I’ve been with Chilli since 2005 and I’ve never seen her this in love.”
News of their relationship came just over three months after Lawrence and exCheryl Burkefinalizedtheir divorce afternearly three years of marriage. Burke, 38,filed for divorce from Lawrencein February 2022, listing Jan. 7, 2022, as the official date of separation.
Chili is already mom to 25-year-old son Tron with ex Dallas Austin.
Lawrence also shared withETthat he’s met Tron, whom the actor said is “so cool.”
“He’s getting in shape. He’s making me feel like I gotta start doing pushups and stuff,” he teased.
source: people.com
