Bob Saget's Widow, Kelly Rizzo, Spotted Kissing New Boyfriend after Having Doubts on Dating Again
Kelly Rizzo, the widow of the late beloved comedian Bob Saget, has found love again and was recently seen sharing a tender moment with her new boyfriend, Breckin Meyer, during a wedding.
Kelly Rizzo and Breckin Meyer were recently spotted in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, attending a friend’s wedding over the weekend, where they did not shy away from public displays of affection.
In a romantic setting, Rizzo was seen placing her hands on Meyer’s face and pulling him in for a passionate kiss that certainly did not go unnoticed.
Known for her radiant style and fit figure, Rizzo was dressed to impress in a skintight strapless powder blue dress that highlighted her silhouette. Meanwhile, the “Clueless” star complemented Rizzo’s look with a traditional blue suit.
Breckin Meyer and Kelly Rizzo during the 5th Jam for Janie GRAMMY Awards Viewing Party on February 4, 2024, in Los Angeles, California. | Source: Getty Images
Their affectionate exchange in Mexico wasn’t the first time the duo was seen cozying up in public. Earlier in February, the couple was spotted strolling through Los Angeles, California, their hands intertwined.
Kelly Rizzo during the red carpet for Fox's "Special Forces: World's Toughest Test" at Fox Studio Lot on September 12, 2023, in Los Angeles, California. | Source: Getty Images
At that time, Rizzo opted for a casual yet chic look, donning a brown leather jacket paired with a white tank top and light-wash ripped jeans. Her man also kept his attire relaxed with a denim jacket layered over a grey zip-up hoodie and a graphic t-shirt, as they made their way from a parking lot.
Kelly Rizzo during the Inaugural Lemons Foundation Gala 1 Hotel West Hollywood on November 12, 2023, in West Hollywood, California. | Source: Getty Images
Bob Saget and Kelly Rizzo in Hollywood on March 6, 2019 | Source: Getty Images
The public got its first glimpse of the couple as an item when they made their debut at a Grammys party. Attending the Jam For Janie GRAMMY Awards Viewing Party at the Hollywood Palladium in Los Angeles, the couple arrived hand-in-hand making it clear they were very much in love.
In the wake of moving on after Saget's untimely death, Rizzo has received the full support of her step-daughters. Rizzo previously shared with that she believed Saget would have been happy for her. She also expressed gratitude for the blessing of Saget’s daughters, emphasizing how meaningful their support has been to her.
Aubrey Saget, Bob Saget, Kelly Rizzo and Lara Saget during the 30th Annual Scleroderma Benefit at the Beverly Wilshire Four Seasons Hotel on June 16, 2017 in Beverly Hills, California. | Source: Getty Images
Aubrey, Lara, Bob, and Jennie Saget attend "Cool Comedy - Hot Cuisine" on Broadway to benefit the Scleroderma Research Foundation at Carolines on Broadway in New York City on November 11, 2008. | Source: Getty Images
Rizzo and Saget were married in 2018, until the actor's tragic passing on January 9, 2022, at the age of 65. He was found unresponsive in his hotel room at the Ritz Carlton in Orlando, Florida.
The autopsy report revealed that his death was the result of blunt head trauma. Saget had passed away after a fall that resulted in hitting his head, which he did not pay much attention to. Saget is survived by his wife, Rizzo, and his three daughters, Aubrey, Jennifer Belle, and Lara Melanie Saget.
As previously posted on February 5:
In 2022, Kelly Rizzo unexpectedly became a widow with the passing of her husband, Bob Saget. Two years later, she found love again and confirmed her relationship with actor Breckin Meyer.
The new couple debuted their romance at Janie's Fund Charity event and attended the Grammys viewing party together on February 4. Meyer, a celebrated actor, is most known for his role in the '90s film "Clueless."
Breckin Meyer and Kelly Rizzo attend the Jam for Janie GRAMMY Awards Viewing Party at Hollywood Palladium on February 4, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. | Source: Getty Images
His acting credits also include "American Dad!" "Robot Chicken," "Crossing Swords," "Happily," "Unpregnant," "The Fix," "Designated Survivor," and more. Besides his career, he is now also focusing on nourishing his relationship.
Rizzo admitted that it wasn't easy to take her relationship public at first, especially after experiencing pain with the tragic loss of her husband. Fortunately, Saget's daughters, Jennifer, Lara, and Aubrey, were very kind about her finding love again. They even gave their blessings for her to date again.
"It took a while to get to the point where I'm like, 'OK, I think he'd be happy with it,'" she said. "It's wonderful; it just meant so much to have their blessing. They're just angels, and to have them support [me] is so meaningful."
Despite her husband's demise, Rizzo is still connected to her stepdaughters and finds joy in them wanting her to be happy again. As she shared, two of them even revealed that Saget would like her to be happy as well.
"I'd love to think that Bob would want me to be happy too, but to hear it from them is just a totally different level," she revealed.
Saget and Rizzo tied the knot in 2018, over two decades after he divorced his first wife, Sherri Kramer. Four years later, in 2022, she became a widow when the "Full House" star passed away in a Florida hotel room.
Bob Saget died on January 9, 2022, at the Ritz Carlon Hotel due to an accidental injury that resulted in head trauma. He is survived by his wife and three kids.
In January 2024, Rizzo paid tribute to her late husband with an Instagram post, where she shared how grateful she was to have had time with Saget. "It is such a gift I was able to know his complete and all-encompassing love and heart," she said.