Janel Parrish returns to the Hallmark Channel with her new Countdown to Christmas movie Forgotten Holiday, starring alongside Daniel Lissing, bringing renewed public curiosity to her relationship status justjared.com.
Before stepping into her latest holiday release, Parrish experienced a tightly compressed sequence of major personal changes in 2026. In April 2026, justjared.com reported that she and chemical engineer Chris Long ended their marriage after more than seven years of marriage and a decade together justjared.com. Announcing the separation on Instagram, Parrish wrote that deep love and mutual respect remained between them justjared.com.
Shortly after her marriage ended, Parrish sparked romance rumors in April 2026 with Dancing with the Stars professional dancer Sasha Farber justjared.com. The pair fueled speculation with joint social media posts, held hands during a Los Angeles farmers market visit, and made their official debut at the Race to Erase MS Gala in early June 2026 justjared.com. Parrish described Farber as a bright light with a kind heart, noting that they had been friends for years before reconnecting justjared.com. She told Us Weekly, He is like the sweetest, most brightest light to everybody that he meets,
and added, He [has] the kindest heart to everyone, to his friends, his family or if he just met you walking his dogs. He just has the biggest heart and is so caring and loving.
She also noted, We were friends for years. I did the show and he was my buddy Sash for a very long time, and then we reconnected and here we are,
and stated, You never know where life is going to take you. Reconnecting with Sasha has shown me a new kind of love and happiness that I didn’t know existed.
Sasha Farber said of her, She is so sweet, down to earth, so loving, so real, and I just feel so much support coming from her side,
and added, She’s just so supportive and wonderful. She loves animals, she loves dogs [and] she loves everyone who she meets.
However, just one month following their red carpet appearance, news broke that the couple had split up after dating for three months justjared.com.
Frequently Asked Questions About Janel Parrish
When did Janel Parrish and Chris Long marry?
The couple tied the knot in Hawaii in late 2018, roughly one year after getting engaged in October 2017 justjared.com.
How long did Janel Parrish and Sasha Farber date?
After going public in April 2026, the pair dated for three months before breaking up in July 2026 justjared.com.
What is Janel Parrish’s latest Hallmark movie?
She stars alongside Daniel Lissing in the Countdown to Christmas feature Forgotten Holiday justjared.com.
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