Dr. Dre just stepped out with someone new. The 61-year-old rapper was spotted holding hands with reality star Michelle Saniei, 37, over the weekend. While neither Dr. Dre or Michelle have confirmed the relationship, they looked very cozy.
The pair were spotted together, matching in black outfits, after leaving Nobu in Malibu. Dr. Dre sported an all black outfit with white sneakers, while Michelle wore a black trench coat, mini-dress, and heeled boots.
The rapper’s potential relationship with Michelle comes five years after his divorce from his wife of 25 years, Nicole Plotzker.
So, who is Michelle Saniei? Keep reading about Dr. Dre’s new love interest who is 24 years his junior.
© Getty ImagesMichelle was married before being spotted with Dr. Dre
The personal life of the 37-year-old is covered in depth on The Valley, including her tenuous relationship with her ex-husband, Jesse Lally, who she married on October 12, 2018. During the first season, a main storyline was between Michelle and Jesse as they worked to repair their relationship.
However, that work didn’t lead to renewed love. In October 2023, the couple announced their separation and settled their divorce two years later. The Valley documented every step of their divorce, from heated arguments to tearful goodbyes.
© InstagramMichelle is a mom
On April 15, 2020, Michelle and Jesse welcomed their daughter Isabella Bunny Lally. Michelle loves being a mom, and recently celebrated her little girl’s sixth birthday on Instagram writing: “Happy 6th birthday to my baby girl. Watching you grow into such a beautiful soul is my greatest joy. You changed my life in the most beautiful way.”
While Jesse and Michelle are no longer together, they are dedicated to co-parenting Isabella. Speaking with The Daily Dish in May 2025, Michelle revealed that she and Jesse have a “very strict” custody agreement.
“So she’s basically with both parents very often, which I think is very healthy for her to have mom and dad. Like I have always said, he’s a great father,” she said.
© InstagramShe’s a real estate agent
Outside of reality television and being a mom, Michelle is a real estate agent working with The Beverly Hills Estates. According to their website, she sold an estate in Beverly Hills for $40 million as well as in Bel Air for $20 million.
And Michelle is currently listed as the agent on a $58 million, nine-bed mansion in Beverly Hills.
© Getty ImagesDr. Dre isn’t her divorce rebound
Michelle has been single since October 2023, when she separated from Jesse. After their separation, she went on to date financial advisor Aaron Nosler. But, ahead of the third season of The Valley, Michelle embraced single life.
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