Sean Avery Sparks Romance Speculation with Mary-Kate Olsen and Seeks Restraining Order Dismissal
SEAN AVERY SPEAKS OUT: Former Rangers Star Spills Tea on Romance Rumors with Mary-Kate Olsen
In a juicy exclusive interview with TheScholarlyNote.com, former New York Rangers star Sean Avery has finally broken his silence on the rumors surrounding his alleged romance with fashion icon Mary-Kate Olsen. And let's just say, he's got some tea to spill.
The 45-year-old hockey heartthrob and the 39-year-old style mogul were spotted strolling hand-in-hand in the Hamptons last spring, sending the internet into a frenzy. The rumors suggested that they had been secretly dating for months, but sources close to the duo insisted that they were simply "just friends."
However, according to Avery, their friendship has been going strong for 20 years. "We've known each other since we were kids," he revealed in the interview. "Growing up together in New York City was like being part of a big, crazy family. We were always close, and our bond only grew stronger over time."
When asked about the romance rumors, Avery laughed off the idea, saying, "I mean, that's the beauty of social media these days. The algorithm is always going to kick in, and people are going to speculate. But honestly, it's all just part of the game. And I'm flattered to be associated with Mary-Kate, who is an icon in every sense of the word."
Avery went on to praise Olsen's remarkable career, which began when she was a child star on Full House. "Mary-Kate has reinvented herself multiple times and has always come out on top," he gushed. "She's one of the OGs, and I have nothing but respect for her and her sister Ashley, who have managed to navigate their careers with such ease and elegance."
But what about the rumors that they had a secret fling back in 2007? Avery dodged the question, saying only that he was "just focusing on being friends" at the time.
The reunion between Avery and Olsen came just months after her highly publicized split from husband Olivier Sarkozy, who is the half-brother of former French President Nicolas Sarkozy. The two had been married since 2015 but announced their divorce in April 2020, which was finalized in January 2021.
Meanwhile, Avery's personal life has been making headlines of its own. He was married to Sports Illustrated Swimsuit model Hilary Rhoda for seven years before they split in July 2022. However, according to court documents obtained by TheScholarlyNote.com, the two are not as done as people thought.
In a shocking twist, Avery revealed that he and Rhoda have been living together with their five-year-old son Nash since August last year. "We're getting along great," he said in an interview three days ago. "Hilary and I are raising our son together, and everything is perfect."
But here's the thing: according to court records, their divorce action is still pending, and has not been dismissed yet. Avery tried to downplay the situation, saying that they "never got divorced" in a bizarre claim.
When asked about his new book, Summer Skate: A Novel, co-authored by Leslie Cohen, which hits shelves on September 9, Avery revealed that it's going to change the romance genre forever. "This book is inside baseball, and it's all about what happens behind the scenes," he teased. "Trust me, it's going to be a wild ride."
The 2026 adaptation of The Odyssey, in which Avery stars alongside Charlize Theron, Tom Holland, Matt Damon, Anne Hathaway, Zendaya, and Robert Pattinson, is also shrouded in secrecy. "It's a big top-secret film," he revealed. "But let's just say that it's going to be epic."
In the meantime, Avery is on his book tour, which has been getting rave reviews from fans and critics alike. And we can't help but wonder: what other secrets will he spill in the coming months? Stay tuned for more updates!
