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\n\t\t<\/h3>\n<\/p><\/div>\n\n\t\t\tRyan Lochte is embracing his next chapter amid his ongoing divorce from estranged wife Kayla Rae Reid. In an Instagram post shared on Sunday, July 6, Lochte, 40, could be seen wrapping his arms around a new woman, whom he tagged as Molly Gillihan. The pair were smiling as they posed for the camera. In [\u2026]\t\t<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Lochte\u2019s celebration of happiness came one month after he went public with his and Gillihan\u2019s relationship<\/a> following his split from wife Kayla Rae Reid<\/strong>.<\/p>\nReid, 34, and Lochte were married nearly seven years before she announced in June that the pair were getting divorced<\/a>.<\/p>\n\u201cEarlier this year, I made the hard decision to end my marriage after deep prayer and reflection,\u201d Reid wrote via Instagram. \u201cI hold marriage in the highest regard, so this has been one of the most painful, revealing and challenging seasons of my life. I\u2019ve been hesitant to share until I could do so from a place of healing \u2014 not from fresh, open wounds.\u201d<\/p>\n\n![\"Ryan](\"https:\/\/www.usmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Ryan-Lochte-Says-Happiness-Looks-Good-on-Me-While-Spending-Time-With-New-Girlfriend-Molly-011.jpg?w=1000&quality=40&strip=all\")
<\/div>Courtesy of Ryan Lochte\/Instagram<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\nShe added, \u201cFor me, leaving was an act of love \u2014 for those around me and myself.\u201d<\/p>\n
Lochte issued his own statement about the breakup<\/a> in June, noting via social media that he is \u201cdeeply grateful for the life [they\u2019ve] built together.\u201d<\/p>\nHe shared via Instagram, \u201cAlthough this decision hasn\u2019t been easy, I believe it\u2019s the right step toward peace and well-being for us both. I remain committed to healing, growth and coparenting with care and respect as we move forward separately. Thank you to our family and friends for your continued support. It truly means a lot as we begin this new chapter.\u201d<\/p>\n
The estranged couple tied the knot in September 2018<\/a> after two years of dating. They share three children<\/a>, Caiden, 8, Liv, 6, and Georgia, 2.<\/p>\nFollowing the 4th of July holiday, Lochte confirmed his romance with Gillihan by sharing several photos of the couple\u2019s weekend in Daytona Beach, Florida.<\/p>\n
After rumors surfaced that Lochte cheated on Reid with Gillihan, the retired athlete set the record straight, telling the Daily Mail<\/em> <\/a>in July, \u201cI want people to understand that Molly didn\u2019t take me away from my ex-wife.\u201d<\/p>\nHe claimed, \u201cShe didn\u2019t take me away from my kids. We got a divorce and I left. I moved down the street because I wanted to be in my kids\u2019 lives and I will always be in my kids\u2019 lives.\u201d<\/p>\n
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\n Related: <\/span>Most Shocking Celebrity Splits<\/span><\/a>
\n\t\t<\/h3>\n<\/p><\/div>\n\n\t\t\tMany celebrity splits have rocked Hollywood over the years, including Gwyneth Paltrow and Chris Martin as well as\u00a0Channing Tatum and Jenna Dewan. Tatum and Dewan\u2019s love story began on the set of 2006\u2019s Step Up, where they costarred as onscreen love interests. The duo tied the knot in 2009 and welcomed daughter Everly in 2013. [\u2026]\t\t<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Lochte further alleged, \u201cThere was no infidelity with Molly, like, nothing. Molly didn\u2019t do anything wrong. She didn\u2019t pursue me, I pursued her. It was after I got served with the divorce papers. I was out of the house and living by myself. It was all after the fact.\u201d<\/p>\n
Lochte proceeded to gush about Gillihan, who has two children of her own, revealing she has the \u201cpatience of a freaking saint.\u201d<\/p>\n
Shortly after Lochte posted about \u201chappiness\u201d on Thursday, Gillihan shared her own social media upload<\/a> about her budding romance.<\/p>\n\u201cI highly suggest finding someone you can love doing life with \u2026 @ryanlochte,\u201d she captioned an Instagram video of the pair being silly as Taylor Swift<\/strong>\u2019s \u201cSo High School\u201d played.<\/p>\n
Reid, 34, and Lochte were married nearly seven years before she announced in June that the pair were getting divorced<\/a>.<\/p>\n \u201cEarlier this year, I made the hard decision to end my marriage after deep prayer and reflection,\u201d Reid wrote via Instagram. \u201cI hold marriage in the highest regard, so this has been one of the most painful, revealing and challenging seasons of my life. I\u2019ve been hesitant to share until I could do so from a place of healing \u2014 not from fresh, open wounds.\u201d<\/p>\n She added, \u201cFor me, leaving was an act of love \u2014 for those around me and myself.\u201d<\/p>\n Lochte issued his own statement about the breakup<\/a> in June, noting via social media that he is \u201cdeeply grateful for the life [they\u2019ve] built together.\u201d<\/p>\n He shared via Instagram, \u201cAlthough this decision hasn\u2019t been easy, I believe it\u2019s the right step toward peace and well-being for us both. I remain committed to healing, growth and coparenting with care and respect as we move forward separately. Thank you to our family and friends for your continued support. It truly means a lot as we begin this new chapter.\u201d<\/p>\n The estranged couple tied the knot in September 2018<\/a> after two years of dating. They share three children<\/a>, Caiden, 8, Liv, 6, and Georgia, 2.<\/p>\n Following the 4th of July holiday, Lochte confirmed his romance with Gillihan by sharing several photos of the couple\u2019s weekend in Daytona Beach, Florida.<\/p>\n After rumors surfaced that Lochte cheated on Reid with Gillihan, the retired athlete set the record straight, telling the Daily Mail<\/em> <\/a>in July, \u201cI want people to understand that Molly didn\u2019t take me away from my ex-wife.\u201d<\/p>\n He claimed, \u201cShe didn\u2019t take me away from my kids. We got a divorce and I left. I moved down the street because I wanted to be in my kids\u2019 lives and I will always be in my kids\u2019 lives.\u201d<\/p>\n \t\t<\/a><\/p>\n \n\t\t\tMany celebrity splits have rocked Hollywood over the years, including Gwyneth Paltrow and Chris Martin as well as\u00a0Channing Tatum and Jenna Dewan. Tatum and Dewan\u2019s love story began on the set of 2006\u2019s Step Up, where they costarred as onscreen love interests. The duo tied the knot in 2009 and welcomed daughter Everly in 2013. [\u2026]\t\t<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Lochte further alleged, \u201cThere was no infidelity with Molly, like, nothing. Molly didn\u2019t do anything wrong. She didn\u2019t pursue me, I pursued her. It was after I got served with the divorce papers. I was out of the house and living by myself. It was all after the fact.\u201d<\/p>\n Lochte proceeded to gush about Gillihan, who has two children of her own, revealing she has the \u201cpatience of a freaking saint.\u201d<\/p>\n Shortly after Lochte posted about \u201chappiness\u201d on Thursday, Gillihan shared her own social media upload<\/a> about her budding romance.<\/p>\n \u201cI highly suggest finding someone you can love doing life with \u2026 @ryanlochte,\u201d she captioned an Instagram video of the pair being silly as Taylor Swift<\/strong>\u2019s \u201cSo High School\u201d played.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n\n\t\t\t
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