Christina Haack's Latest Act: Romance in the Italian Breeze, Champagne Dreams, and The Flip Off's Resilience

Max Sterling, 1/19/2025In the shimmering spectacle of celebrity life, Christina Haack dazzles with a new romance and a champagne venture, while Mark Rylance grieves a beloved loss, capturing life's kaleidoscope of beginnings and farewells with flair, poignancy, and a dash of bubbly spirit.

The world got a whisper of this budding romance when Haack, age-defying and ever the savvy social media strategist, reshared a tantalizing snapshot from Larocca's Instagram—two cocktails perched by a bar with the glimmering reflection of the City of Lights in the backdrop. In true Instagram influencer fashion, it was all very much "his-and-hers" in style, minus the blatant declarations. Larocca—a California native and bigwig CEO at Network Connex—nonchalantly tagged both Haack and the prestigious Bvlgari Hotel in his post. Public confirmation arrived thereafter like a crisp knock at the door—thanks to PEOPLE magazine—which aired the news and painted their romantic getaway across luminous Italian landscapes in lavender and gold.

However, the plot thickens beyond romance. Ever the multi-faceted businesswoman, Haack has unfurled plans for a sparkling new venture—her own line of champagne. A trip to Reims, France—home of the world’s finest champagne—set the stage for this bubbly ambition to take flight. "She's partnering with a vineyard in Reims, the champagne region of France, to create her own high-end champagne," an insider whispered to Us Weekly. Champagne, it seems, is not just a drink for Haack but a passion—a dream etched on the vision board since she was all of 21, now coming to effervescent life.

Yet let us not forget the tumultuous backstory swirling behind these ventures and excursions. Romantic entanglements for Haack have been as intricate and varied as the tapestries of Versailles. Divorced from her third husband Josh Hall amid a cacophony of “irreconcilable differences” and whispers of jealousy over her rapport with Flip or Flop co-star Tarek El Moussa, Haack has not let personal storms cloud her charisma. Instead, she is channeling her energies into The Flip Off—an HGTV showdown where House Flipping meets competitive furor. "I'm proud of all of us," declared Haack, seemingly unfazed by the on-screen tension with ex-husbands and their current partners, illustrating resilience as vital as mortar.

While Haack's new relationship and champagne odyssey are enveloped in Parisian allure, another story unfolds in solemnity. Renowned actor Mark Rylance shares his own tale from a contrasting emotional palette—announcing the passing of his beloved wife, Claire van Kampen, on what was coincidentally his 65th birthday. Van Kampen, an esteemed theatre director and composer, embraced life with music and humor—attributes that Rylance reflected upon deeply. "Claire completely changed my life," he noted, his words carrying the weight of shared memories and profound love.

In the electric swirl of bold beginnings and poignant farewells, these narratives traverse the landscape of joy, loss, and the ceaseless pursuit of brilliance—a telling slice of the perennial human condition. As Haack embarks on her Parisian escapades and Rylance navigates the silence left by a cherished companion, life's kaleidoscope turns anew.

In the kaleidoscopic circus that is celebrity life, HGTV star Christina Haack has pulled off the delicate and daring feat of acquiring a new romance, a new business venture, and perhaps a new lease on joy—all while driving a red Ferrari through the Italian countryside. Yes, indeed, Haack has resurfaced on social media with a glint in her eye and Christopher Larocca at her side, unveiling a romance that has the subtlety of a French film—blink, and you might miss it.The world got a whisper of this budding romance when Haack, age-defying and ever the savvy social media strategist, reshared a tantalizing snapshot from Larocca's Instagram—two cocktails perched by a bar with the glimmering reflection of the City of Lights in the backdrop. In true Instagram influencer fashion, it was all very much "his-and-hers" in style, minus the blatant declarations. Larocca—a California native and bigwig CEO at Network Connex—nonchalantly tagged both Haack and the prestigious Bvlgari Hotel in his post. Public confirmation arrived thereafter like a crisp knock at the door—thanks to PEOPLE magazine—which aired the news and painted their romantic getaway across luminous Italian landscapes in lavender and gold.However, the plot thickens beyond romance. Ever the multi-faceted businesswoman, Haack has unfurled plans for a sparkling new venture—her own line of champagne. A trip to Reims, France—home of the world’s finest champagne—set the stage for this bubbly ambition to take flight. "She's partnering with a vineyard in Reims, the champagne region of France, to create her own high-end champagne," an insider whispered to Us Weekly. Champagne, it seems, is not just a drink for Haack but a passion—a dream etched on the vision board since she was all of 21, now coming to effervescent life.Yet let us not forget the tumultuous backstory swirling behind these ventures and excursions. Romantic entanglements for Haack have been as intricate and varied as the tapestries of Versailles. Divorced from her third husband Josh Hall amid a cacophony of “irreconcilable differences” and whispers of jealousy over her rapport with Flip or Flop co-star Tarek El Moussa, Haack has not let personal storms cloud her charisma. Instead, she is channeling her energies into The Flip Off—an HGTV showdown where House Flipping meets competitive furor. "I'm proud of all of us," declared Haack, seemingly unfazed by the on-screen tension with ex-husbands and their current partners, illustrating resilience as vital as mortar.While Haack's new relationship and champagne odyssey are enveloped in Parisian allure, another story unfolds in solemnity. Renowned actor Mark Rylance shares his own tale from a contrasting emotional palette—announcing the passing of his beloved wife, Claire van Kampen, on what was coincidentally his 65th birthday. Van Kampen, an esteemed theatre director and composer, embraced life with music and humor—attributes that Rylance reflected upon deeply. "Claire completely changed my life," he noted, his words carrying the weight of shared memories and profound love.In the electric swirl of bold beginnings and poignant farewells, these narratives traverse the landscape of joy, loss, and the ceaseless pursuit of brilliance—a telling slice of the perennial human condition. As Haack embarks on her Parisian escapades and Rylance navigates the silence left by a cherished companion, life's kaleidoscope turns anew.