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Years after her divorce, Lauren is seemingly planning to become a bride again!
By Sagar ChandPublished on: May 20, 2024 Updated on: September 21, 2024
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A stand-up comedian and the host of First Date, Lauren Compton has had relationships with over ten partners, each uniquely contributing to her life’s story. Tragically, one of these relationships ended when her partner died from a drug overdose.
In an interview with YMH Studios in June 2023, Compton, 37, detailed this heartbreaking experience. She described her then-boyfriend, during a trip to Mexico, unknowingly purchased fentanyl-laced Xanax from a pharmacy. “He never woke up,” she said. The couple had been together for seven months, during which Compton had also moved to Austin to be closer to him.
Unfortunately, she was in Los Angeles on a short trip when she received the devastating news of his overdose.
“I went to LA for like one night and that one night I got a phone call that he overdosed,” she disclosed.
Prior to this tragic chapter, Lauren’s romantic history unfolded quite differently when she met an Italian guy named Manuel Giusti in her early 20s. Their relationship began with a long-distance romance, cycling between Italy and America. After about two years, they married in 2012.
The marriage, however, was more out of necessity than pure romance—Giusti needed a green card. “I loved him but we had to get married in order for him to get a green card,” she explained. She admitted that if Manuel had been American, they probably would have just continued dating.
“well I think if he would have been American we wouldn’t have gotten married we would have just kept dating,” Lauren said during the podcast.
Compton and her ex-husband Giusti, the bass player for Dekkar, also embarked on a musical journey together, forming a band called Gsquared and managing a YouTube channel named Lauren Elise. This channel, described as “all about Lauren & Manuel, the best couple in the world,” served as a platform for them to post their live performances and music videos.
They also co-written a song ‘Something More,’ which Lauren announced on her Twitter in October 2014.
However, the relationship took a downturn when the former Playboy model discovered Giusti’s infidelity. She shared how she used the ‘Find My iPhone’ feature one night when Manuel didn’t return home. Her search led her to a nearby house, where she found him looking disheveled early the next morning. During the confrontation, she learned of his affair with a restaurant hostess at the restaurant where he was a manager. This quickly led to their divorce.
Despite the bitter end of their relationship, Compton and Manuel have managed to establish a form of friendship. She said, “I don’t hate him with like some crazy aggression.”
Following her divorce, her romantic life continued to be eventful. She said, “when he cheated on me I was like. I had revenge and then I had a boyfriend that didn’t work out. I had another boyfriend he died”.
She was also involved in a long-distance relationship with a man in London. Additionaly, she also rumoredly dated Pat Quinn and KC Deane.
In the end, it seems Lauren has found her soulmate again. Find out who he is.
She Is Ready To Call Her Current Partner, ‘Husband’
As of 2024, Lauren is in a relationship with, Mark Black, a pitmaster based in Texas. She first talked about her new lover in August 2023 during an interview with Out & About. She said, “I’m dating a guy that owns a barbecue restaurant”.
She met her partner, just before the 4th of July in 2022. She recalled, “The day that we met we never ever were apart.” They now live together in his apartment, and he has already purchased another house.
In July 2023, during an appearance on Christina P.’s podcast, Lauren expressed her enthusiasm about the future and said she was ready to marry and have kids with him.
She also revealed that Mark is well aware of the type of ring she desires as she has the picture of a diamond ring set as her phone’s screensaver.
Compton describes Mark as a “workaholic” who reads books on architecture. “He like an architect and he’s super into design,” she said. One notable difference between them is that “he doesn’t watch TV.”
In May 2024, Compton celebrated Mark’s 36th birthday at the Kentucky Derby, sharing the moment on her Instagram. She wrote, “The Kentucky Derby 150 will always be one of the BEST experiences I’ve ever had!!! From picking the winning horse “Mystic Dan”, celebrating Mark’s 36th birthday, & passing out with my mouth wide open on the ride home, I’d like to thank the Kendall Jackson Wine Family for inviting us.”
Looking at her other Instagram posts we find out they have already made their red carpet appearances together.
Mark’s Family Legacy Is Deeply Rooted in Barbecue
Mark comes from a family with a rich history in the barbecue scene. His great-grandfather, Edgar Black, was the founder of Black’s Barbecue, established in 1932.
However, in 2013, after a family disagreement, Mark’s immediate family members decided to branch out from the original Black’s in Lockhart. Consequently, Mark, with his twin brother Michael, sister Christina, and with the support of their parents Terry and Patty, opened Terry Black’s Barbecue in Austin in 2014.
In 2017, the entrepreneurial spirit also took Mark and Christina to Dallas, where they launched a second location. They chose Deep Ellum, a neighborhood that resonated with Mark, reminding him of Austin.
“I saw a lot of Austin in Deep Ellum,” Mark said to The Dallas Morning News. “It was the vibe, the culture and the neighborhood.”
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About Author: Sagar Chand
Sagar Chand is a seasoned content writer since 2016, who has crafted a diverse array of articles spanning entertainment, sports, and beyond. With a rich background in creating engaging content, Sagar excels in bringing unique perspectives to a wide audience. His expertise not only enriches his writings but also keeps his readers coming back for more insightful and dynamic narratives.