For those wondering if General Hospital’s Chad Duell is off the market, yes, he is. The ABC soap star is not only a proud father, but he’s in love with the woman who gave birth to his first child, Dawson. Who is the lucky lady, you ask? That would be Brazilian model and flight attendant Luana Lucci.
The First Introduction… of Sorts
It all started back on Halloween 2022 when Duell posted some pics on Instagram. However, it wasn’t the first image of the actor seated in front of a backdrop of skulls that caught the eye of his followers… It was the second shot of him dressed as Tom Cruise with a lady on his arm. Though he never put a name to the beautiful bombshell, eagle-eyed fans did their digging, as did we, and a name was put to the face… Luana Lucci.
Wedding Date
A month later, Duell confirmed our findings and tagged Lucci with a photo from a wedding they attended together. Dressed in a gray suit, Duell displayed a serious face as he pointed to the camera while Lucci posed with a smoldering smile.
New Beginnings, New Adventures
It wasn’t until January 2023 when Duell finally addressed the “purdy lady” in his life by sharing various pics and a video from their Yosemite adventure.
Creating Memories at Disneyland
The adventures didn’t stop in Yosemite… A few days later, Duell gave fans a look at his “good time” at Disneyland with Lucci and friends, as well as what left him screaming in horror during their trip!
Playing for the Opposite Team
In fact, they had so much fun at Disneyland, they hit up Universal Studios Hollywood the following month and toured The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, where Duell was decked out in a Team Gryffindor sweater with Lucci in a Team Slytherin one.
Valentine’s Day Message
Anyone who follows Duell knows he has quite the sense of humor, and it showed in his Valentine’s Day message to his lady love. “Nothing says romance like a sinking ship,” he stated while visiting the Titanic. “Happy Valentine’s Day, Luana.”
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Huge Announcement
And in March 2023, things took a very serious turn in their relationship when the couple announced that they were having a baby! “Lil’ Duell coming September 2023,” the actor cheered while sharing an adorable pic with the mother-to-be and a poster that revealed they were expecting a boy.
Duell’s Rock Star
Mother’s Day 2023, the daytime star sent Lucci a loving message and expressed, “Happy Mother’s Day to you señorita! You’ve been a rock star during pregnancy… Can’t wait to meet our lil’ bundle of love.”
And we all learned just how much of a rock star she was when Lucci opened up about her high-risk pregnancy and why the journey had been far from easy.
Baby Makes Three
In September 2023, a new chapter began when the couple welcomed little Dawson into the fold. “Been quite the journey,” Duell reiterated. “Can’t wait to see the great man you become.”
Partners in Life, Partners in Business
And amid the parenting of Dawson, who turned 1 in August 2024, the couple started their own skincare business called Pura Beauty, “a haven where the essence of Brazil collides with the tranquility of holistic skincare.”
Love You
Duell couldn’t be happier and made as much known when he expressed to Lucci what an “amazing woman and mother” she is.
Keeping the Romance Alive
Anyone who has children knows how important it is to take time for yourselves, and that’s exactly what Duell and Lucci did by taking a “mini vacation” together in September 2024.
We look forward to seeing more pics as the couple continues to make memories together.
