Chris Appleton is ready to say, “Thank U, Next.”The 40-year-old celeb hairstylist –– and Kim Kardashian’s BFF –– made it clear that he’s moved on from ex-husband Lukas Gage by going public with new handsome Argentinian boyfriend, Federico Debernardi.The couple were first spotted attending a party at Chateau Marmont before making a (literal) splash on a beach date in Santa Monica over the weekend.Subscribe to our newsletter for a refreshing cocktail (or mocktail) of LGBTQ+ entertainment and pop culture, served up with a side of eye-candy.A post shared by TMZ (@tmz_tv)A post shared by Chris Appleton (@chrisappleton1)According to Us Weekly, Debernardi is “a successful art dealer who prefers to live his life out of the limelight.” And oh yeah, he’s also a Harvard graduate.
Casual stuff!While their relationship is “very new,” a source told the outlet that Appleton is “extremely happy with where he is at right now.”As TMZ reported, finding a partner outside of “the Hollywood scene” was a “welcomed change” for Appleton, who met Debernardi via mutual friends and has already introduced him to his own pals.It probably doesn’t hurt that Federico is quite the artsy hunk, too. Take a look for yourself…A post shared by Federico Castro Debernardi (@federicocd)A post shared by Federico Castro Debernardi (@federicocd)A post shared by Federico Castro Debernardi (@federicocd)A post shared by Federico Castro Debernardi (@federicocd)A post shared by Federico Castro Debernardi (@federicocd)We’re happy to hear Appleton has found someone special, considering his split from Gage was reportedly “not amicable.”Back in November 2023, he filed for divorce due to “irreconcilable differences” after just six months of marriage.
But for his part, Gage has also moved on. As he told People at SXSW, he’s doing “great” in his newfound singledom. “It’s been a year of learning, growing, changing –– yeah, just constant change,” he said.