Hallmark Star Janel Parrish is officially ending her marriage to Chris Long after seven years together. According to legal documents obtained by TMZ, Parrish and Long filed a joint petition for divorce this week. The filing comes after the couple had been separated for several months.
GettyThe documents state that both parties are aligned on key matters, including spousal support, division of assets, and legal fees. The couple does not have children together, which simplifies the proceedings.
Parrish and Long tied the knot in September 2018, about a year after getting engaged, as per Vogue.
Actress’s Career Spans From ‘Pretty Little Liars’ to Hallmark Films
HallmarkParrish first gained recognition with early roles on “The O.C.,” “Heroes,” and “Zoey 101” before becoming a breakout star on “Pretty Little Liars.”
In recent years, she has carved out a steady presence in television, leading a slate of Hallmark films including “Christmas on Duty,” “Return to Office,” and “Two For Tee.”
HallmarkHer career has remained consistent and visible, even as her personal life has made headlines in recent months.
Parrish and DWTS Pro Sasha Farber Go Public With Relationship
Soon after news of her split became public, Parrish stepped into a new chapter in her personal life with “Dancing With The Stars” Pro Sasha Farber.
Farber confirmed their relationship on Instagram on April 27, sharing a series of photos that captured their time together.
“April has been amazing ❤️🌹,” Farber captioned the post, which included a sweet moment of Parrish kissing him on the cheek along with relaxed, behind-the-scenes snapshots.
Parrish echoed the sentiment in the comments, writing, “Yes it has 🤍👑.”
As soon as the couple made their relationship Instagram-official, the post quickly drew attention from fans and members of the “Dancing With the Stars” family, many of whom saw it as a clear sign the pair had taken their romance public.
“Is this a Hard Launch?” judge Derek Hough commented.
“Happy you’re happy, my friend,” added pro dancer Peta Murgatroyd.
Rylee Arnold also chimed in with excitement, writing, “HARD LAUNCH?!?!?!”
Another supportive reaction came from Julianne Hough, who shared, “Yayyyyyyy to love ❤️”.
In the weeks leading up to the post, the couple had been quietly hinting at their connection through lighthearted TikTok videos.
In one early clip, Parrish joked that they had “run into” each other in a “parking lot,” while later videos showed Farber giving her “salsa lessons” as their bond appeared to grow.
Farber’s Past Relationships and New Beginning With Parrish
GettyBefore making things official with Parrish, Farber was linked to “The Bachelorette” star Jenn Tran. The two met during Season 33 of “Dancing With the Stars” and dated for close to a year before parting ways in June 2025.
Farber was also previously married to fellow “Dancing With the Stars” pro Emma Slater. The couple got engaged during a live taping of the show in 2017 and married the following year before separating in 2022. Slater filed for divorce in 2023.
Slater also reacted to the news with a supportive message that caught fans’ attention. “Love this!!!!!!! ❤️❤️😍😍😍,” Slater wrote in the comments, offering a warm note of encouragement as Farber steps into a new chapter.
Now, as both move forward from past relationships, Parrish and Farber appear to be embracing a new chapter together, offering small, heartfelt glimpses of their connection with fans.
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