Seven years of marriage, wrapped up in a settlement. That’s the story of Pretty Little Liars star Janel Parrish and Chris Long, who’ve officially reached an uncontested divorce agreement that will let them both move forward cleanly and without a courtroom drama to match any of their hit shows.
According to court documents obtained by TMZ, the former couple entered into a written agreement to settle their divorce, with no messy custody battles or child support disputes to iron out—they didn’t have children during their time together. The streamlined process means the judge just needs to rubber-stamp the arrangement and confirm the spousal support terms, and both will be legally single again. It’s the kind of amicable split that makes you wonder if Hollywood divorce proceedings are finally evolving past the tabloid wars we’ve grown used to.
The timeline tells its own story: Parrish and Long started dating in September 2016, got engaged the following year, and exchanged vows in 2018 at Kualoa Ranch in O’ahu, Hawaii—the kind of destination wedding that usually signals serious commitment. But by April 2026, they’d announced their separation, and just weeks later, they filed a joint divorce petition. What changed in those eight years? The article doesn’t say, and frankly, neither did they publicly. Sometimes marriages just run their course, and some couples are smart enough to handle the ending with mutual respect rather than fuel for the celebrity gossip machine.
What’s worth noting is how quickly Parrish moved on. She’s already Instagram official with Dancing with the Stars pro Sasha Farber, suggesting this chapter closed faster than most breakups in the spotlight. Whether it’s a rebound or genuine connection remains to be seen, but at least the message is clear: Janel Parrish isn’t dwelling. She’s leaving her marriage in the rearview and stepping into whatever comes next.
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