Who is Lauren Compton's boyfriend after divorcing her first husband?
The American celebrity is known for her work in acting, comedy, modeling, and podcasting. Besides her career, who is Lauren Compton's boyfriend? She is currently in a relationship with Mark Avalos. Although she was once in a marriage of convenience that ended after her partner cheated, she eventually returned to the dating scene.
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Key takeaways
- Lauren Compton has been both lucky and unlucky with love.
- One of her boyfriends passed away, and she caught her husband cheating.
- Regardless, she didn't give up and is now enjoying a new romance.
Mark Avalos' profile summary
| Full name | Mark Avalos |
| Gender | Male |
| Current residence | Austin, Texas |
| Nationality | American |
| Ethnicity | White |
| Religion | Christianity |
| Sexuality | Straight |
| Hair colour | Brown |
| Eye colour | Brown |
| Relationship status | Dating |
| Spouse | Lauren Compton |
| Children | 1 |
| Profession | Pitmaster and businessman |
Who is Lauren Compton's boyfriend?
The American podcast host is in a relationship with a pitmaster, Mark Avalos. Lauren Compton's husband-to-be co-owns a barbecue restaurant, Terry Black's Barbeque, in Austin, Texas, alongside his twin brother Michael and sister Christina.
The duo met slightly before the Fourth of July in 2022; from then on, they have never been apart. Mark is six months younger than Lauren. Where do the duo live? Lauren and Mark live together in Mark's apartment in Austin.
It is alleged that Mark has already bought her another home. During a July 2023 interview on Christina P’s podcast, the actress expressed her desire to marry Mark and have kids. On 17 February 2025, the couple welcomed their first child, a baby boy named Jaxon Black.
Lauren shared a series of photos cradling her newborn alongside her husband, just two weeks after their baby’s arrival. She accompanied the post with a heartfelt message that read:
2 weeks ago I gave birth to my son, Jaxon Black on 2/17/25. Coming in hot at 8.8lb & 21.5” long he’s happy, healthy and my dream come true 🩵💙. Birthing him was the most intense 53 hours of my entire life. After 40 hours of laboring at home, 10 hours of laboring at the hospital and 3.5 hours of pushing, I ended up having a C section due to Jax’s sunny side up positioning.
It was absolutely brutal news after trying to have him naturally for 2 days, but luckily I had a team of people supporting me the entire time, a group of midwives and a doula I had been working with during my pregnancy and Mark at my side every step of the way.
There wasn’t a single moment where I felt alone in my journey and at the end of it all, I transcended and became a mom and I’m now in love with 2 guys at the same time. I’m so grateful to all my friends and family who have checked in on us and so excited for this brand new adventure that has only just begun 🍼🐣
Lauren Compton’s first husband
Who was Lauren Compton married to? The American stand-up comedian married Manuel Giusti, an Italian bass guitar player and restaurant manager. The couple's relationship started with a two-year-long-distance romance.
Over two years, the duo cycled between Italy, where Manuel resided, and the United States, where Lauren lived. The two exchanged their wedding vows in 2012. However, the duo tied the knot out of necessity, not pure romance, because Manuel needed a green card. Lauren revealed:
I loved him, but we had to get married for him to get a green card.
The actress went on to clarify that if the guy were American, the two would have just continued dating rather than tying the knot.
Well, I think if he had been American, we wouldn't have gotten married; we would have just kept dating.
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When Manuel relocated to the United States, the duo embarked on a musical career together. They formed the Gsquared music band and co-wrote a song, Something More in 2014. They also started a YouTube channel, Lauren Elise, where they shared their music videos and live performances.
What happened to Lauren and Manuel?
Unfortunately, Lauren and Manuel’s marriage took a different turn when she discovered her husband’s infidelity. One night, when Manuel didn't return home, Lauren used the "Find My iPhone" feature to locate her husband.
The search led her to a nearby house, where she found him the next morning. Manuel was cheating with a restaurant hostess where he worked as the manager. The infidelity quickly led to a divorce.
Who was Lauren's boyfriend after divorcing her first husband?
After divorcing her first husband, Lauren was in two relationships that didn’t work out. From the two, one of the boyfriends passed away due to overdosing. Lauren shared the details of the heartbreaking ordeal in a June 2023 interview with YMH Studios.
She revealed that during a trip to Mexico, he unknowingly bought fentanyl-laced Xanax from a pharmacy one night, and the next day, he didn't wake up. Lauren and her boyfriend had dated for seven months before the untimely death. During their relationship, the actress had relocated from Austin to move close to the love of her life.
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Lauren Compton's relationships
Apart from her first husband and current partner, Lauren has had other relationships that have uniquely contributed to her life’s story. According to Romside, some of the people she has dated include:
KC Deane - 2021 to 2022
Lauren reportedly dated American producer, actor, skier, and mountain biking enthusiast KC Deane. Relationship rumours between the two emerged when they started sharing collaborative Instagram reels. However, neither KC nor Lauren confirmed or denied the dating speculations.
Pat Quinn - 2019 to 2021
It is alleged that Pat and Lauren were together from 2019 to 2021. He is a renowned actor and comedian. On March 22, 2021, the two shared a short clip about their relationship. Some fans speculated that the duo had been together since 2019.
Others alleged that the two were engaged at some point in 2021. However, neither Quinn nor Compton officially confirmed the nature or status of their relationship. The duo broke up sometime in 2021.
Aaron Tveit
Aaron is one of Lauren's rumoured boyfriends. He is an American actor and singer. Unfortunately, there are no details about the duo's alleged relationship, such as how they met, where they met, how long they were together, or the cause of their breakup.
FAQs
- Who is Lauren Compton? She is an American actress, stand-up comedian, viral content creator, podcast host, and social media personality.
- What is Lauren Compton's real name? Her real name is Lauren Elise Compton.
- Where is Lauren Compton from? The comedian was born in Dallas, Texas, USA, on September 15, 1987, to Ellen Jo Newcomb (mother) and Allen Dale Compton (father).
- What does Lauren Compton do for a living? She is famous for hosting the First Date with Lauren Compton Podcast and appearing in The Cleansing Hours, Love Meet Hope, and I’m Dying Up Here.
- What was the cause of Manuel and Lauren Compton's divorce? They divorced due to infidelity. Lauren caught Manuel cheating on her with a restaurant hostess from where he worked as a manager.
- Does Lauren Compton have a husband? While she is not yet officially married, since 2022, Lauren Compton has been dating Mark Avalos.
- Who is Mark Avalos? He is an Austin-based barbeque restaurant owner.
- How did Lauren Compton's boyfriend die? Her partner died from overdosing. He unknowingly bought fentanyl-laced Xanax one night, and the next day, he never woke up.
- Did Lauren and Brody date in real life? No, the two did not date in real life, despite their romantic storyline on The Hills.
Who is Lauren Compton's boyfriend? The actress is currently in a relationship with Mark Avalos. The couple welcomed their firstborn son in February 2025. Lauren was previously married to Manuel Giusti from 2012 to 2017 before divorcing due to infidelity.
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