David Spade’s girlfriend history includes several well-known Hollywood names, including Kristy Swanson, Lara Flynn Boyle, Julie Bowen, Heather Locklear, and Naya Rivera. Despite his many relationships, he has never married, but he shares a daughter with former partner Jillian Grace. The actor is reportedly single as of 2026.

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Key takeaways

• David Spade has been romantically linked to numerous celebrities over the years, including Kristy Swanson, Lara Flynn Boyle and Jillian Grace.
• His most publicised relationships include Heather Locklear, Julie Bowen, Nicollette Sheridan, and Naya Rivera.
• The comedian has also been linked to Pamela Anderson, Carmen Electra, and Sara Foster.
• His relationship with Jillian Grace led to the birth of his only child, daughter Harper, in 2008.
• As of 2026, the comedian is reportedly single.

Profile summary

Full name	David Wayne Spade
Gender	Male
Date of birth	22 July 1964
Age	61 years old (as of April 2026)
Zodiac sign	Cancer
Place of birth	Birmingham, Michigan, United States
Current residence	Beverly Hills, California, United States
Nationality	American
Ethnicity	White
Religion	Christianity
Sexuality	Straight
Height in inches	5’7”
Height in centimetres	170
Weight in pounds	154
Weight in kilograms	70
Hair colour	Blonde
Eye colour	Blue
Father	Wayne M. “Sam” Spade
Mother	Judith J. Meek
Siblings	Andy Spade, Bryan Spade
Relationship status	Single
Children	Harper Spade
Education	Arizona State University
Profession	Comedian, actor, writer, podcaster
Net worth	$40 million
Social media	Instagram, X (Twitter), Facebook

A closer look at David Spade’s girlfriend history

Dubbed the “bachelor-era George Clooney of the comedy world” by E!, David Spade, has had a long list of high-profile relationships with actresses, models, and TV personalities. The actor has never been married and currently believed to be single. Speaking to Los Angeles Times in 2008, the comedian shared his thoughts on why he hasn’t walked down the aisle, saying:

I’m not really a big marriage guy, and so I see it collapse around me so much that I take it more seriously than some people. People forget it’s supposed to be for life.

Below is a list of women the comedian has been romantically linked to:

Kristy Swanson (1996–1997)

• Full name: Kristy Swanson
• Date of birth: 19 December 1969
• Age: 56 years old (as of 2026)
• Place of birth: Laguna Beach, California, United States
• Profession: Actress

David Spade and Kristy Swanson dated between 1996 and 1997. Their relationship began around the time they co-starred in the 1997 dark comedy 8 Heads in a Duffel Bag, where Swanson played the lead female role, Laurie, and Spade had a supporting role as Ernie.

The relationship was relatively short-lived, lasting about nine months before they eventually split.

Lara Flynn Boyle (1998–1999)

• Full name: Lara Flynn Boyle
• Date of birth: 24 March 1970
• Age: 56 years old (as of 2026)
• Place of birth: Davenport, Iowa, United States
• Profession: Actress

David Spade and Lara Flynn Boyle, best known for Twin Peaks and The Practice, dated in the late 1990s, but their relationship became infamous because it turned into a Hollywood love triangle involving Jack Nicholson. Boyle was spotted with Nicholson after a car accident, which revealed that she had shifted her attention away from Spade.

This unexpected love triangle made headlines and ultimately ended Spade and Boyle’s romance. During a 2015 interview with People, Spade joked about the situation, acknowledging that Nicholson stole his girlfriend. He claimed Nicholson approached Boyle when she was still with the comedian, stating:

Nicholson asked Lara Flynn Boyle out in front of me, while we were all smoking a doob somewhere,

He added:

She got mad because I didn’t stick up for her. I said, ‘I’ve been in this town long enough to know when I’m outranked. You’re either gonna go out with him, or you’re not.’ She goes, ‘No way. He’s worse than Trump!’

Krista Allen (2001–2002)

• Full name: Krista Allen
• Date of birth: 5 April 1971
• Age: 54 years old (as of 2026)
• Place of birth: Ventura, California, United States
• Profession: Actress, model

David Spade and Krista Allen were romantically linked in the early 2000s. The two reportedly met in 2001 or 2002 and were frequently seen together at Hollywood events, such as the T-Mobile Sidekick II launch and Super Bowl parties. While they were linked romantically during this period, Allen later described their bond as becoming close friends over the following decade.

Their relationship later took a negative turn in 2015 when Allen sued Spade for over $1 million. She claimed that Spade took her idea for a prank-style reality show called Frauditions, which they had agreed to work on as equal partners. According to Allen, he later used the idea to create his own show, Fameless, which aired on TruTV.

Julie Bowen (2002–2003)

• Full name: Julie Bowen Luetkemeyer
• Date of birth: 3 March 1970
• Age: 56 years old (as of 2026)
• Place of birth: Baltimore, Maryland, United States
• Profession: Actress

David Spade and Julie Bowen were briefly romantically linked in the early 2000s, around 2002 to 2003, when Bowen was gaining recognition from shows like Ed and Boston Legal. Their relationship was short-lived and ended amicably.

According to Nicki Swift, Bowen was looking for something more serious, while Spade was known for keeping things casual. Bowen later married real estate investor Scott Phillips in 2004 and had three children before divorcing in 2018. David and Julie have, however, maintained a close friendship for over two decades.

Brittany Daniel (2001–2004)

• Full name: Brittany Ann Daniel
• Date of birth: 17 March 1976
• Age: 50 years old (as of 2026)
• Place of birth: Gainesville, Florida, United States
• Profession: Actress

David Spade and Brittany Daniel were romantically linked in the early 2000s after working together on the comedy film Joe Dirt (2001), where Daniel played Brandy, Spade’s love interest.

Although they never confirmed any romantic connection, the actress admitted in a 2015 interview with TooFab that they are very close, following the sequel’s release. She said:

He’s one of my closest friends, and I’ll be friends with him forever. I care deeply for him

Sara Foster (2004)

• Full name: Sara Foster
• Date of birth: 5 February 1981
• Age: 45 years old (as of 2026)
• Place of birth: Los Angeles, California, United States
• Profession: Actress, producer, socialite

David Spade and Sara Foster were reportedly linked in 2004, although neither publicly confirmed the relationship. Their romance was short-lived, which happened before Foster rose to wider fame on 90210 and before her long-term relationship with tennis player Tommy Haas, which began in 2006.

In later years, Spade and Foster have maintained a friendly and professional connection. Foster, along with her sister Erin Foster, appeared on Spade’s late-night show Lights Out with David Spade. They have also interacted publicly in interviews and media clips.

Heather Locklear (2006)

• Full name: Heather Deen Locklear
• Date of birth: 25 September 1961
• Age: 64 years old (as of 2026)
• Place of birth: Westwood, Los Angeles, California, United States
• Profession: Actress

David Spade and Heather Deen Locklear, known for her role as Amanda Woodward on Melrose Place, first met in 1994 when Locklear hosted Saturday Night Live while Spade was a cast member. They reconnected years later and began dating in early 2006, shortly after Locklear’s split from Richie Sambora.

The pair split in May 2006 after dating for approximately five months. After the breakup, they remained close friends and kept a supportive relationship over the years. Locklear even guest-starred on Spade’s sitcom Rules of Engagement in 2007, where they played love interests.

The famous actress has openly spoken fondly of Spade, calling him one of her favourite people. Per People, she said:

He is one of my favourite people. I love him so much. His birthday was the same as my dad,

Jillian Grace (2007)

• Full name: Jillian Grace
• Date of birth: 20 December 1985
• Age: 40 years old (as of 2026)
• Place of birth: Arkansas, United States
• Profession: Model

David Spade and Jillian Grace, best known as a Playboy Playmate and host of The Playmate Hour on Playboy Radio, dated briefly in 2007 after reportedly meeting at a salon where Spade was getting a facial. During this time, Grace became pregnant, and in August 2008, she gave birth to their daughter, Harper, according to People.

Despite never being a long-term couple, Spade and Grace have maintained a cordial co-parenting relationship over the years. They have been photographed together on multiple occasions, such as celebrating Harper’s third birthday at Disneyland and hanging out at The Grove in Los Angeles.

In his audiobook, A Polaroid Guy in a Snapchat World, Spade opened up about how becoming a father to Harper completely shifted his perspective on his own childhood and his relationship with his estranged father:

I have a daughter now, and she came out of a situation with a girl I was dating, and it was not planned. And I get angry, because my brothers and I were planned. Now, I’m so happy that I have a daughter, and she’s the best thing in my life, but I couldn’t picture my daughter being sick and calling me and me not answering.

He added:

Or just calling her without any way for her to call me. That would be too much, it would be too rough. So when I had her, I got this new tidal wave of resentment towards my dad because of his irresponsible behaviour and manipulative mean streak. So I stopped talking to him.

Nicky Whelan (2007–2008)

• Full name: Nicky Whelan
• Date of birth: 10 May 1981
• Age: 44 years old (as of 2026)
• Place of birth: Victoria, Australia
• Profession: Actress, model

David Spade and Nicky Whelan, an Australian actress and former Neighbours star, dated for several months between 2007 and early 2008. Unlike many of Spade’s private relationships, their romance was very public.

As reported by the Los Angeles Times, they were frequently seen in public, including at Hollywood events, red carpet appearances, and parties. Despite breaking up in early 2008, the two attended Elton John’s birthday party on 27 March 2009 at Hamburger Hamlet in West Hollywood, California and co-starred in the 2010 comedy Hollywood and Wine.

Nicollette Sheridan (2008–2009)

• Full name: Nicollette Sheridan
• Date of birth: 21 November 1963
• Age: 62 years old (as of 2026)
• Place of birth: Worthing, United Kingdom
• Profession: Actress

David Spade and Nicollette Sheridan were linked in late 2008 after her split from Michael Bolton. They were spotted together at Sheridan’s 45th birthday party and previously at the same restaurant’s opening, sparking dating rumours. Despite the highly publicised PDA, both parties and their representatives consistently denied they were in a serious relationship.

Spade’s publicist told ABC News that they were “just friends,” and Sheridan later confirmed on The Ellen DeGeneres Show that they were not dating, stating, “We’re friends. We’re not dating”.

Naya Rivera (2017)

• Full name: Naya Marie Rivera
• Date of birth: 12 January 1987
• Date of death: 8 July 2020
• Age at death: 33
• Place of birth: Valencia, Santa Clarita, California, United States
• Profession: Actress, singer, model

David Spade and Naya Rivera sparked dating rumours in March 2017 when they were photographed getting cosy at the Halekulani Hotel pool in Waikiki, Hawaii. The two met after starring in the Crackle movie Mad Families and had reportedly been seeing each other casually for a few weeks before the Hawaii trip, per E! News.

Following the viral photos, Rivera addressed the rumours humorously on Instagram, jokingly denying the relationship with Spade. Despite the playful dismissal, the pair continued to fuel rumours by being spotted on dinner dates at Los Angeles hotspots like Catch LA and Nobu in Malibu through April and May 2017.

By August 2017, reports confirmed that the two had quietly split, and Spade was dating another woman. Naya Rivera died from accidental drowning on 8 July 2020, at the age of 33, while on a boating trip with her son, Josey, at Lake Piru in Southern California.

In addition, David Spade has been romantically linked to numerous other women in Hollywood. He reportedly dated Jennifer Rubin (1993), Bobbie Phillips (1996), Erin Áine (1996), Kelli McCarty (1996), Stacey Hayes (2000–2001), Caprice Bourret (2002), Jillian Barberie (2004), Jasmine Waltz (2011), and Charlotte McKinney (2016).

He has also had encounters with Pamela Anderson, Teri Hatcher, and Carmen Electra.

FAQs

1. Who is David Spade? David Spade is an American actor, stand-up comedian, writer, and television personality who gained fame in the 1990s as a Saturday Night Live cast member and writer.
2. How old is David Spade? David Spade is 61 years old as of 2026. He was born on 22 July 1964 in Birmingham, Michigan.
3. Who has David Spade dated? David Spade has dated numerous high-profile stars, including Heather Locklear, Lara Flynn Boyle, Julie Bowen and Naya Rivera.
4. How long did David Spade and Heather Locklear date? David Spade and Heather Locklear dated for approximately six months in 2006.
5. Who did David Spade have a baby with? The Hollywood actor has a daughter, Harper Grace Spade, with his ex-girlfriend Jillian Grace.
6. Did Julie Bowen ever date David Spade? Julie Bowen dated David Spade for approximately one year in 2002.
7. Did David Spade ever date Brittany Daniel? David Spade and Brittany Daniel were rumoured to have dated around 2001 after playing love interests in the film Joe Dirt.

David Spade has been linked to several high-profile actresses and models over the decades, including Julie Bowen, Heather Locklear, and Lara Flynn Boyle. Although he has never married, he shares a daughter with his former partner, Jillian Grace.

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