Jesse Williams Spotted Holding Hands With Actress Alejandra Onieva … But Isn’t He ENGAGED To Ciarra Pardo?
Jesse Williams might have a new romance — but the timeline has fans scratching their heads. The Grey’s Anatomy star turned Broadway actor was spotted in Milan this week, strolling hand-in-hand with Spanish actress Alejandra Onieva, his co-star from the upcoming Prime Video series Hotel Costiera.
And while the two looked cozy, Media Take Out confirmed that earlier this year Jesse was very much engaged … to another woman.
The Engagement To Ciarra Pardo
Back in January, Jesse and longtime friend Ciarra Pardo got engaged after more than a decade of knowing each other. The pair met while Jesse was still married to his ex-wife Aryn Drake-Lee, with whom he shares two children.
According to insiders, Jesse and Ciarra kept things low-key for years before finally deciding to make it official. The two even rang in the New Year with a small engagement party, attended by close friends. Notably, however, Jesse’s family — including his brothers and kids — were absent from the celebration.
Ciarra was over the moon, sharing posts about her new fiancé on social media. “Jesse is now my family, whom I am grateful for,” she wrote. “We have chosen each other to ‘do’ this life together and I couldn’t be luckier.”
Enter Alejandra Onieva
Fast-forward a few months, and Jesse is now being spotted abroad with Alejandra Onieva, a Spanish actress known for her work in European television and films. The pair star together in Hotel Costiera, and from the looks of their Milan stroll, the chemistry has spilled off-screen.
Photos show Jesse and Alejandra walking close together, fingers intertwined, looking every bit like a couple. For fans who have been following his engagement news, the optics are messy to say the least.
What Happened To Ciarra?
As of now, neither Jesse nor Ciarra have confirmed a split. But the Milan sighting has fueled speculation that their engagement may have quietly ended — or that Jesse has moved on before the dust officially settled.
One insider told Media Take Out: “Ciarra and Jesse were never a typical Hollywood couple. They were friends first, then lovers, and then engaged. But it was always complicated.”
Adding to the drama, Ciarra hasn’t posted Jesse on her socials in weeks, leading some fans to believe the relationship may have already been on the rocks before Alejandra entered the picture.
Fans React
Online, reactions have been swift. Some fans accused Jesse of being unable to commit, pointing out his messy history since his divorce from Aryn Drake-Lee. Others defended him, saying Hollywood relationships are always unpredictable, especially when co-stars spend long hours filming together.
But many couldn’t help but notice the pattern: “Jesse stays in some drama,” one fan wrote. “He just jumps from one situation to the next.”
What’s Next?
With Hotel Costiera set to drop later this year, Jesse’s new romance with Alejandra is sure to add buzz — but also heat. Whether or not he’s officially done with Ciarra, the optics aren’t great.
Jesse may be winning in his career, but when it comes to love, it looks like the Grey’s Anatomy alum is still stuck in the messiest of love triangles.