Celebrity hairstylist Chris Appleton and actor Lukas Gage have formally concluded their divorce proceedings.
They finalized the settlement after nearly seven months of marriage, with both opting to forgo spousal support.
The judgment, a nine-page document obtained by PEOPLE, was officially filed on Thursday, June 6, 2024, in Los Angeles County Superior Court.
Chris Appleton, 40, and Lukas Gage, 29, mutually agreed to waive spousal support as outlined in their written agreement. The divorce followed Appleton's filing in November 2023, citing "irreconcilable differences."
Appleton indicated November 10, 2023, as their date of separation, with the formal filing on November 13, 2023. The divorce documents disclose the existence of a postnuptial agreement between the two.
Their relationship publicly blossomed in early 2023, sparking romance rumors with a trip to Mexico in February of that year. The couple made their public debut together a month later at the Vanity Fair Campaign Hollywood and TikTok Celebrate Vanities event.
In March 2023, Appleton confirmed their relationship publicly on The Drew Barrymore Show. “I’m very happy. Very much in love, and I feel very grateful to be able to share my time with someone very special,” Appleton remarked during the show.
By April 2023, sources close to the couple confirmed to PEOPLE their engagement. Shortly afterward, Gage announced their marriage on his Instagram. The newlyweds frequently shared pictures and updates of their life together on social media platforms.
However, the harmony did not last long. Appleton filed for divorce in early November 2023, citing irreconcilable differences.
During a March 2024 interview with PEOPLE, Gage reflected on his state amid the ongoing divorce:
It’s been a year of learning, growing, changing — yeah, just constant change. Life's always changing. Everything’s great.
Chris Appleton and Lukas Gage finalized their divorce settlement on June 6, 2024, agreeing that neither party will pay spousal support. This decision was overseen by the Superior Court of California in Los Angeles County.
Key aspects of the settlement included a postnuptial agreement and mutual waiver of spousal support, effectively closing the chapter on their brief yet widely publicized marriage.
Reflecting the complexities of modern relationships influenced by social media, Chris Appleton and Lukas Gage's divorce highlights how personal differences can lead to separation. Despite the challenges, both parties have demonstrated grace in their public statements and actions throughout the process.
