The couple wed in December 1994 and share a daughter, Ava Elizabeth, 8. Locklear, who most recently starred opposite Hilary Duff in the 2005 comedy The Perfect Man, was previously married to rock star Tommy Lee from May 1986 to August 1993. It was Bon Jovi guitarist Sambora's first marriage.

In December, Locklear denied there were problems in the marriage after rumors surfaced, telling Us that ''everything is fine'' and boasting that her husband had just given her a Lorraine Schwartz diamond necklace for their 11th anniversary.