Michelle Saniei on Her Romantic Relationship with Dr. Dre

The Valley breakout star Michelle Saniei has officially put the lingering speculation to rest regarding her high-profile romance with hip-hop icon Dr. Dre. Making a highly anticipated appearance on Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen, the 37-year-old luxury real estate agent opened up about the relationship, offering fans a rare glimpse into how the unexpected pairing blossomed. Speaking candidly to Cohen, Saniei gushed about the 61-year-old music mogul, describing him as a warm and uplifting presence in her life.

Addressing the romance head-on, Saniei shared the exact details of their origin story, highlighting how naturally everything fell into place. “You know, he’s a wonderful man and we are spending a lot of time together. We met through our mutual friend. Very natural connection, very organic. It wasn’t even a set up. We just happen to meet and we clicked,” Saniei revealed during the broadcast. She further emphasized the hip-hop legend’s infectious personality, adding, “I love people who are very positive and have good energy and that’s what he is. He’s a great man, what can I say?!”

Rumors of a relationship first ignited back in late April, when the duo sent shockwaves through the entertainment world after being spotted holding hands on a night out at the celebrity hotspot Nobu in Malibu. Clad in coordinating, sleek all-black attire—with Dr. Dre sporting a dark tracksuit and Saniei opting for a striking black leather trench coat over a mini dress—their public display of affection quickly went viral. The public confirmation on Cohen’s late-night show builds slightly upon Saniei’s recent comments to People, where she noted that they love being in each other’s company but ultimately intend to keep the finer details of their personal lives under wraps.

You can watch the interview below:

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