Meet Hayley, David Hasselhoff's 27-Yrs-Younger Wife, Know Their Love Story Amid His Health Issues

Veteran actor, David Hasselhoff recently came under the public eye after being out and about with his wife, Hayley Roberts on April 22, 2026. His public appearance particularly thrilled his fans as it came after he sparked significant health concerns a few months ago, when he was spotted in a wheelchair. The 73-year-old star recently underwent joint replacement surgeries, and his latest appearance in the West Hills neighbourhood of Los Angeles indicated he was recovering well. 

Notably, earlier in the month, on April 6, 2026, David was also seen hiking a trail in Calabasas with trekking poles. Pictures from his latest sighting with his wife showed him using a walker for support as he crossed a parking lot. According to reports from TMZ and Page Six, David Hasselhoff is "doing fine" and undergoing physical therapy following knee and hip replacement surgery. The actor's wife is reportedly a big contributor to his speedy recovery. Here's everything we know about her.

Who is David Hasselhoff's wife, Hayley Roberts?

Hayley Roberts is a Welsh model and former shop assistant who is most popularly known as the wife of American actor, David Hasselhoff. Born in Neath Port Talbot, Wales, she previously worked in sales. Before marrying David, Hayley worked as a sales assistant at a Debenhams department store, according to the Daily Record. She was living with her family in Glynneath, near Swansea, Wales, when she came across Baywatch star, David Hasselhoff.

How did David Hasselhoff and Hayley Roberts' love story start?

David and Hayley first met in 2011 in a hotel lobby in Cardiff, Wales, where he was serving as a judge for the popular reality show, Britain's Got Talent. According to PEOPLE, Hayley first approached the Knight Rider actor for an autograph, and he reportedly agreed, but only on a special condition. He wanted her to give him her phone number, which she did, and henceforth they started a bond of forever.

David Hasselhoff and Hayley Roberts' public appearance sparked buzz around their massive age gap

David and Hayley kept their relationship away from the spotlight and formed a private bond of love and trust. They stayed low-key with occasional joint public appearances. Netizens were surprised to see his ladylove, Hayley Roberts, with him at the world premiere of his 2012 movie, Keith Lemon: The Film. Mostly the fans were happy for David Hasselhoff, knowing that he had finally given love another chance following his failed marriage with his first wife, Pamela Bach. However, some criticised the actor for opting for a woman almost half his age. For the unversed, David (73) and Hayley (almost 46) have a 27-year age gap. He's even three years older than her mother.

David Hasselhoff and Hayley Roberts' engagement and marriage

After about six years of dating and occasional public sightings (such as at the 2015 Rugby World Cup), David and Hayley decided to take their relationship to the next level. David popped the question while the couple was enjoying a picnic on a beach in Malibu. He proposed to her during the romantic getaway, and she said yes. Hayley said she was genuinely shocked, initially thinking David was joking because he had earlier jokingly asked her to marry him several times. Sharing the details with Hello! Magazine, she stated:

"He's asked me before, but it was never for real. Then he pulled out the ring. I cried so hard that he didn't get around to actually asking, 'Will you marry me?' until about 10 minutes later."

Recalling the moment as incredibly emotional, Hayley said she and David were both in tears. David called the day "special" and explained why he backed off from proposing to her multiple times. He thought he was too old for her; however, once he realised he couldn't live without her anymore, he stopped caring about anything else and asked her to be his life partner. Sharing his feelings, he told Hello! Magazine:

"I had a saying, 'You don't get married because you want to live with someone, you get married because you can't live without them.' I felt that way. I knew that I was really unhappy without her. I waited to propose because I thought I was too old for her."

After about two years of living as fiancés, David Hasselhoff and Hayley Roberts got married on July 31, 2018, in Italy. They had a low-key ceremony in Puglia with family and close friends. Their wedding was also attended by his two daughters Taylor and Hayley, whom he shared with his ex-wife, Pamela Bach. Since then, she has been living a happy life with him and sharing glimpses of it on Instagram.

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