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Fox News
05-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Fox News
‘Baywatch' star David Charvet has no regrets leaving Hollywood for construction
David Charvet left Hollywood nearly two decades ago and has no interest in going back. The actor, who starred in "Baywatch" and "Melrose Place," has turned to construction. In 2008, he and a business partner launched Jones Builders Group, which primarily builds luxury homes in the Los Angeles area, People magazine reported. "It was one way for me to leave Hollywood and to still be creative," the former '90s heartthrob recently told the outlet. "It was also one way for me to ensure that I would be home every morning and home every night so that I could raise my two children." "… I don't miss the fame," the 53-year-old reflected. "I don't miss the workload that we had because we used to work a lot, and it's very hard to raise a family that way. I commend all of the actors who have families that are able to balance that." The outlet noted that when Charvet and his then-wife, Brooke Burke, started having children, he realized that acting would need to take a backseat. He was eager to be a present father to their kids, Heaven Rain, now 18, and Shaya Braven, 17. The French-born actor pointed out that at the time, more and more films and TV shows were being filmed outside Los Angeles, which meant he would be away from his family for extended periods of time. "The goal was when I got my children, when they were born, was that I was going to be hands-on," Charvet explained. "I promised Brooke that I would be that man." After seven years of marriage, Charvet and Burke announced in 2018 that they were parting ways. Their divorce was finalized in 2020. Over the years, Charvet has immersed himself in his new profession. According to the outlet, he and Jones Builders have partnered with the fitness studio Burn LA and owner Maria Chase. His properties can also be seen throughout the Los Angeles area. Burn LA has three locations with a fourth on the way. The outlet noted there are plans to expand in Miami and New York City. "I'm learning more today than I ever thought I would ever learn, and it's incredible because this new little baby of ours, Burn, is flourishing in such an incredible way, and you have to protect it every day, and you have to also grow it every day," said Charvet. "So, how do you scale without compromising hospitality and all of the important features that it has? That's the next step." Charvet insisted that while he misses some parts of Hollywood, he has no regrets about walking away. "I miss the camaraderie that I had with the people on the sets," he said. "I had old-school producers and old-school people that worked as a unit, and it was a real family... [But] I wouldn't change anything. "I have to say that what I've experienced with my kids and what I've experienced in the last 17 years has definitely made me a better man, has made me understand what it is to have real relationships and be able to treat people kindly and have more of a humble approach in life." Back in 2022, Charvet told Page Six he left the spotlight so that he could reinvent himself as "the father I wanted to be." "Before I had my first child, I was traveling for five years in 42 countries doing concerts for my music," he told the outlet at the time. "There's no way I could do that again. I had to find a different meaning to my life." "I didn't want to go and take a TV show that was in Canada, I didn't want to travel to Europe to do my music," he continued. "I wanted to stay home, and I wanted to be a good dad. I wanted to be there for my children every single day." WATCH: 'BAYWATCH' STAR NICOLE EGGERT ON HOW CELEBRITY LIFE IN THE 90S DIFFERS FROM BEING FAMOUS TODAY Charvet starred in "Baywatch" alongside David Hasselhoff, Pamela Anderson and Yasmine Bleeth from 1992 until 1996. His last credited role was 2013's "Prisoners of the Sun." Charvet admitted that at first, he mourned the loss of his decades-long career. "There was also a sense of sadness because I really loved what I did for 20 years," he said. But today, Charvet is proud of his two greatest roles: that of father and home builder. "My job today is I service people," he said. "I'm a service person. I'm no longer the star."
New York Post
04-07-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
‘90s heartthrob David Charvet reveals why he fled Hollywood after ‘Baywatch' fame
Life's a beach. Former 'Baywatch' star David Charvet walked away from Hollywood to work in construction — and has no regrets. 'I don't miss the fame,' Charvet, 53, told People. 'I don't miss the workload that we had because we used to work a lot, and it's very hard to raise a family that way. I commend all of the actors who have families that are able to balance that.' 9 David Charvet with Nicole Eggert in 'Baywatch.' Courtesy Everett Collection 9 Pamela Anderson and David Charvet in 'Baywatch.' Courtesy Everett Collection Charvet famously dated 'Baywatch' co-star Pamela Anderson, 58, in 1992. The French born actor was on the show from 1992 to 1995, playing Matt Brody. 'I miss the camaraderie that I had with the people on the sets,' he told the outlet. 'I had old-school producers and old-school people that worked as a unit, and it was a real family.' In the 2017 'Baywatch' movie, Zac Efron played that character. 9 David Charvet in California in June 2025. WCP,4cnrs / BACKGRID After 'Baywatch,' Charvet was on 'Melrose Place' from 1996 to 1998. He also appeared on shows like 'Seduced and Betrayed' and the 2009 ABC reality show 'The Superstars' and briefly had a music career in France. Charvet tied the knot with actress and model Brooke Burke in 2011, and welcomed daughter Heaven, now 18, and son Shaya, now 18, before they divorced in 2020. 9 Brooke Burke-Charvet and David Charvet attend Operation Smile's Annual Smile Gala – Inside at the Broad Stage in Santa Monica, California, on September 9, 2017. WireImage 9 David Charvet, Taylor Kinney, and Mike Doyle attend the Operation Smile 8th Annual Park City Ski Challenge in Park City, Utah, on March 23, 2019. Getty Images for Operation Smile 9 David Charvet in 'Baywatch.' Courtesy Everett Collection The actor fled Tinseltown to focus on his construction business, Jones Builders Group, because he wanted to spend more time with his family. 'It was one way for me to leave Hollywood and to still be creative,' he told the outlet about his business, which builds luxury homes in Los Angeles. 'It was also one way for me to ensure that I would be home every morning and home every night so that I could raise my two children.' 9 Nicole Eggert, David Hasselhoff, Alexandra Paul, David Charvet, and Pamela Anderson in 'Baywatch.' Courtesy Everett Collection 9 David Charvet in 'Baywatch.' Courtesy Everett Collection 9 Brooke Burke and David Charvet with children Heaven and Shaya during the Operation Smile 8th Annual Park City Ski Challenge on March 23, 2019 in Park City, Utah. Getty Images for Operation Smile The former '90s heartthrob said he noticed that films and TV shows were increasingly being made outside of LA, which would have taken him away from his loved ones. 'The goal was when I got my children, when they were born, was that I was going to be hands-on. I promised Brooke that I would be that man,' he explained. 'I wouldn't change anything.' 'I have to say that what I've experienced with my kids and what I've experienced in the last 17 years has definitely made me a better man,' Charvet continued. '[It] has made me understand what it is to have real relationships and be able to treat people kindly and have more of a humble approach in life.' 'Baywatch' ran for 11 seasons from 1989 to 2001. The show also starred David Hasselhoff, Jeremy Jackson, Yasmine Bleeth, the late Michael Newman and Nicole Eggert.
Yahoo
16-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Former 'Baywatch' Hunk, 53, Is Aging Like a Fine Wine in Rare Sighting with Kids
Former 'Baywatch' Hunk, 53, Is Aging Like a Fine Wine in Rare Sighting with Kids originally appeared on Parade. You might have to look twice to figure out who he is, especially without those bright red lifeguard trunks! David Charvet, who rose to stardom as young lifeguard Matt Brody on the famous series Baywatch, was spotted out and about on Father's Day with his two children at Malibu Park at Cross Creek, according to the Daily Mail. Joined by daughter Heaven, 18, and son Shaya, 17, Charvet looked as handsome as ever in a gray tank and khaki shorts. He completed the casual look with white sneakers and sunglasses, letting his ample biceps do the talking. Click here to see the new photos of the handsome former hunk! In the heyday of the show, Charvet dated co-star Pamela Anderson. He went on to marry Brooke Burke, who is the mother of his children. They divorced in 2020. 🎬SIGN UP for Parade's Daily newsletter to get the latest pop culture news & celebrity interviews delivered right to your inbox🎬 While Charvet made headlines as an actor, life in front of the camera didn't interest him all that much anymore. He pivoted to working for a residential contractor, The Jones Builders Group, and hasn't looked back. "To wake up every morning early, to be able to be the first face that my kids would see has been a blessing," Charvet explained to Fox News in 2022. "And I did it. People to this day ask me, 'How come you have such a great relationship with your children?' And I said to them, '… I put the time in.'" One woman that's stayed a staple in Charvet's life is his mother. Last month, Charvet took to social media to wish her a happy birthday in a touching post. "To the most beautiful woman in the world ! Happy birthday mama @christianeartt. I love you so much. Thank you for teaching me everything I know ❤️."Former 'Baywatch' Hunk, 53, Is Aging Like a Fine Wine in Rare Sighting with Kids first appeared on Parade on Jun 16, 2025 This story was originally reported by Parade on Jun 16, 2025, where it first appeared.
Daily Mail
16-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
90s TV icon who was married to bikini bombshell seen with kids on rare Father's Day outing... can you guess who?
A beloved 90s TV icon was recently spotted out with his kids on a rare outing that just so happened to be on Father's Day. The actor shares two children with his ex - a bikini bombshell who turned heads in the 1990s and 2000s as well. The French-born actor launched his career in one of the biggest TV franchises of all time and also starred in another massive TV drama. Despite his impressive credentials, he hasn't acted in a film or a television series in more than a decade. He has since turned his focus to the successful business that he runs, far from the Hollywood spotlight though still based in L.A. Can you guess who it is? It's none other than David Charvet, who started his acting career back in 1992 as Matt Brody on one of the biggest TV shows of all time - Baywatch. He played Brody for four seasons, appearing in 70 episodes before leaving the show in Season 6 in 1996. After leaving Baywatch he signed on to star in another hit series, Fox's Melrose Place, where he played Craig Field over two seasons, appearing in 40 episodes. He dated Baywatch beauty Pamela Anderson from 1992 to 1994 but he ultimately settled down with another beauty - Brooke Burke, who he shares his two children, daughter Heaven, 18, and son Shaya, 17. Charvet was spotted with both of his children at Malibu Park at Cross Creek for a Father's Day outing. The actor was wearing a grey sleeveless shirt with tan shorts and white and black Nike running shoes, while donning black sunglasses and a silver watch. His daughter Heaven rocked a grey off-shoulder shirt, very short black shorts and white sneakers. His son Shaya opted for a black t-shirt, black shorts and white sneakers for the outing with his sister and father. The actor opened up about leaving his acting career behind in a 2022 interview with Page Six, where he revealed he simply did not want to leave his family. 'Before I had my first child I was traveling for five years in 42 countries doing concerts for my music,' he said. 'There's no way I could do that again. I had to find a different meaning to my life,' he added. A 2006 incident with a contractor building his Malibu home ultimately lead to the business he now runs, The Jones Builders Group, which builds between 10 and 14 houses a year in Los Angeles. After firing the contractor and taking over the job himself with the contractor's 'good guy' project manager, he found people marveling at his work. 'We finished the house, and every time that we invited people over… they were like, "My God this house is so beautiful. Do you think you could do it again?"' Charvet recalled.
