Michelle Saniei and Dr. Dre sparked dating rumors after they were spotted holding hands while exiting Nobu Malibu in April 2026. The rap mogul finalized his divorce with Nicole Young in 2021, after being married for two decades. Amid their acrimonious divorce, Dre was linked to Love & Hip Hop star Apryl Jones. Neither Jones nor the Aftermath founder confirmed the relationship, but they reportedly dated for at least one year.
Michelle Saniei Is An American of Mexican and Persian Descent
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The Valley star’s rumored relationship with Dr. Dre has ignited renewed interest in her family life and background. After the picture of their Nobu outing circulated online, netizens pointed out Saniei’s resemblance to Dre’s ex-wife, sparking public curiosity about her entinc makeup. Michelle Saniei is an American of Mexican and Persian heritage. She has alluded to this several times on her podcast, Pursuit of Sassiness. Her parents were immigrants who settled in Los Angeles in 1985. “My mom is from Culiacan, Mexico, and my dad is from Tehran, Iran. They were both born and raised in their countries and decided to move to LA in their thirties,” Saniei disclosed.
The Reality Star Is 24 Years Younger Than Dr. Dre
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The age gap between Michelle Saniei and the famous record producer has been a primary focus of pubic scrutiny since the pair were seen together. Born on November 2, 1988, the real estate agent is 24 years younger than Dr. Dre, who was born on February 18, 1965. It’s not unusual for high-profile couples to have a massive age gap between them. But Saniei and Dre’s case has drawn peculiar attention across social media platforms after some users pointed out that half of Dr. Dre’s children are older than Saniei. The reality TV star is 7 years younger than Dre’s oldest child, Curtis Young.
She Was Previously Married to Real Estate Agent Jesse Lally
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Like Dr. Dre, Michelle Saniei was once married. She’s the former wife of Jesse Lally, a real estate agent and cast member of The Valley. They met after Saniei joined Hilton and Hyland, and began dating sometime in the mid-2010s. Lally proposed in November 2017, and they exchanged marital vows in Napa Valley. That was in October 2018. The former couple began drifting apart after welcoming their daughter Isabella Lally in April 2020. They parted ways in October 2023, when Saniei asked for a divorce.
Michelle Saniei Previously Dated Honey Entrepreneur Aaron Nosler
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While processing her divorce from Lally, The Valley star found love with Aaron Nosler, a financial advisor and honey entrepreneur she introduced to the public in May 2024. When they started dating, she told The Daily Dish they instantly clicked. “We like the same things, so it’s just been really positive. I’m super happy with him, [we] get along really, really well.”
The relationship lasted for only one year. When The Valley returned for Season 3 in April 2026, Michelle Saniei disclosed that she and Nosler broke up after filming Season 2. According to her, the separation was because of Nosler’s desire for a fitness girlfriend. “He was just nitpicking every single thing about me, about how I don’t go to the gym enough,” she told The Valley After Show.
