Jessi Draper Steps Out at AMAs With Marciano Brunette Amid Ongoing Divorce

Jessi Draper turned heads at the 2026 American Music Awards when she arrived on the red carpet with Marciano Brunette, setting tongues wagging about the nature of their relationship.

The 34-year-old Secret Lives of Mormon Wives cast member and the 33-year-old Vanderpump Villa alum sparked fresh speculation as they appeared together at the ceremony. The appearance comes as Draper navigates a significant life transition following her divorce filing.

Draper's ex-husband Jordan Ngatikaura initiated divorce proceedings in March. The former couple shares two children: son Jagger, 6, and daughter Jovi, 3.

When asked about her connection with Brunette, Draper was candid with People at the AMAs. "I am single, and we're just spending time together," she explained. "I'm going through a divorce, so I'm not trying to be in anything serious. We had a connection, so we're just revisiting that. And he's really been there for me. He knows my history — what I've been through — and we're having fun right now."

She added, "I'm having fun."

The pair had previously been spotted together at Hulu's Get Real House presentation on April 22 in Los Angeles, where they were photographed hugging and kissing at the second annual event.

During an April conversation with Entertainment Tonight, Draper characterized her current dating situation more broadly. "He's one on the roster," she said. "You know, one of many. So, we're just having fun right now. I'm single for the first time in ten years. I'm just excited to have fun."

Brunette and Draper's connection has roots in Vanderpump Villa season two, where they first met. Their relationship evolved into an emotional affair that continued beyond the show's filming.

On the topic of co-parenting with Ngatikaura, Draper acknowledged the emotional complexity. "There's obviously feelings and contention and it can be really hard and your emotions are heightened," she reflected. "And sometimes you'll say or do something you don't mean. So I'm hoping after this year, we'll get through the first year of it, and then it will feel more normal."