American actress Brooke Langton, most famous for playing love interest Samantha Reilly on American soap Melrose Place, has gripped audiences for decades not just with her acting ability but with her storied personal life. Langton has been connected romantically over the years with multiple names in pop culture and sports. Many aspects of her personal life have been keenly kept private despite her high-profile relationships, keeping her career as the focal point of public interest instead. This piece will examine some of the most important people in Brooke Langton’s life.
Early Relationships
1. David Chokachi (1996–1998)
One of Langton’s most high-profile relationships was with actor David Chokachi, whom she dated from December 1996 to January 1998. Like Langton, Chokachi is also primarily known as a TV actor, best known as Cody on the hit series Baywatch. They dated for just over a year, and the couple was regularly seen at events together. Touching on his one-time romance with actress Lena Dunham, Taystee said for all the highs people saw on screen, the couple parted ways after several years together, which is often the case for high-profile relationships in Hollywood. Since their breakup, both Langton and Chokachi have gone on to carve out successful careers.
They were both well-known at the time, due to their parts in a number of hit TV series with millions of viewers, which also drew attention through the media. But the couple managed to keep the majority of their relationship under the radar, a trait which Langton would retain in her future relationships.
2. George Clooney (1995)
In 1995, Langton was said to be dating one of Hollywood’s biggest leading men, George Clooney. Clooney was already credited with being one of the market’s most actionable bachelors—his name had turned up with a variety of high-profile ladies, but their liaison was so brief that it only seemed to bolster his role as bachelor-in-arms that October.
It saw the two attend various events together during the time, triggering rumors of a serious relationship. But just like so many of Clooney’s romances, this one also faded away quietly, with both parties never officially acknowledging the nature of their relationship. Clooney has famously not been one to parade his romances through the tabloids, so it’s fair that this dalliance didn’t stay in the spotlight for long.
The Clooney arc in Langton’s story typically garners interest as perhaps the more curious pairing, partly because by the mid-1990s, Clooney had already reached a height of fame. Even so, it was short-lived relatively speaking, and Langton moved on without a lot of fuss, concentrating her energies again on her career.
3. Matthew Nelson (1991)
Langton dated musician Matthew Nelson (one-half of the pop duo Nelson) in the early stages of her career. Matthew and his twin brother Gunnar gained fame in the early 1990s for their hit song, “Love and Affection.” Langton and Nelson briefly dated in 1991, but like many teenage Hollywood romances, it didn’t stick.
Though their romance wasn’t quite as famous as some of her subsequent romances, it left its stamp on Langton’s love life. Matthew Nelson was then at the top of his game, so his connection to Langton drew a little moment of romance headlines, but nothing major.
4. Tiger Woods (Before Marriage to Elin Nordegren)
For several years before marrying Elin Nordegren, Langton was also romantically linked with professional golfer Tiger Woods. Langton had a brief fling with the golfing superstar during a string of high-profile relationships for him.
Details of their relationship are relatively murky, but it formed part of a series of romantic entanglements that Woods had in the years before his marriage. Back then, Lington’s career was on the up, while Woods was already one of the most successful and recognizable sportspeople on the planet. Although three decades on, this relationship did not receive anywhere near the column inches of his later marriages, its very nature (both Woods and Langton were high-profile figures) made it an object of public interest.
Although it was a brief relationship, it illustrated Langton’s skill at maneuvering through the terrain of high-profile romances without allowing that terrain to eclipse her career. And like many of Langton’s exes, Woods had a habit of not leading a private life in the glare of the public.
Current Relationship
As of April 2025, Brooke Langton is reportedly in a relationship with a man named Thomas Howell. Together, they share a son named Zane. While Langton has been relatively private about this relationship, it is clear that she is now focused on her family life. Despite the public’s curiosity about her personal life, Langton has managed to keep the details of her relationship with Howell under wraps, with few official statements or public appearances together.
The relationship between Langton and Howell has not been as widely publicized as some of her previous romances. This may be a conscious choice by Langton, who has maintained a level of privacy throughout her dating history. It is also important to note that there has been no official confirmation of their marital status, further adding to the mystique of their relationship. However, what is known is that Langton is living a quiet life with her family, which reflects her desire to keep her personal life separate from her public persona.
Conclusion
Brooke Langton has a history of dating high-profile individuals, both in and out of the entertainment business. From her romance with David Chokachi in the late 1990s to her brief dalliance with George Clooney, Langton’s love life has generated buzz over the years thanks to her selection of famous names. While the public is curious, she has relatively guarded her romantic life, which has only been less the case as she got older and settled into family life with her partner, Thomas Howell.
Throughout the years, Langton has focused more on her career and family than on her public relationships. This ability to keep her personal life under wraps has undoubtedly contributed to her enduring success as an actress. While many details about her relationships remain private, one thing is clear: Langton values her privacy and has made intentional choices about what to share with the world. As she continues to navigate life away from the limelight, her story remains one of grace and professionalism, highlighting the balance between public recognition and personal contentment.
