Heather Locklear’s daughter Ava Sambora is getting ready to walk down the aisle — and fans can’t get over how much she resembles her famous mom.
The 28-year-old daughter of Locklear and Richie Sambora recently celebrated her upcoming wedding with a stunning bridal shower surrounded by family and close friends.
All About the Special Day
Ava shared glimpses from the elegant gathering on Instagram, posting a carousel filled with flowers, sweet moments, and snapshots from the special day.
“The most beautiful bridal shower,” Ava wrote in the caption per PEOPLE. “Thank you to all the amazing women who hosted, organized, and attended this special day. I am beyond grateful for each of them, especially my mama, God mother Juliet, future mother in law Mary, and sister Monica.”
The event featured a soft floral theme with white and pink blooms decorating the tables and gift displays.
Ava wore a white dress covered in delicate pink flowers while posing for photos with loved ones, including her mother.
One standout image showed Ava smiling beside Locklear, with fans quickly pointing out their striking resemblance.
With matching blonde hair, blue eyes, and radiant smiles, many commenters noted that Ava looks nearly identical to the “Melrose Place” alum.
The bride-to-be also shared photos cuddling with the couple’s golden retriever and enjoying the celebration.
Ava Got Engaged in 2024
She became engaged to Tyler Farrar in 2024.
The couple announced their engagement in a romantic joint Instagram post featuring photos from the beachside proposal.
Farrar proposed at sunset surrounded by candles and white roses, with Ava later showing off her sparkling engagement ring in the dreamy photos.
“Hard launch!!” the pair joked in the caption announcing the engagement.
While Ava has largely grown up out of the spotlight compared to her famous parents, she has occasionally opened up publicly about personal challenges — particularly her struggles with anxiety.
Back in 2020, Ava and Locklear participated in a candid feature with PEOPLE discussing mental health and the close bond they share as mother and daughter.
Ava revealed that anxiety became “very debilitating” during college and that she frequently experienced panic attacks.
She credited her mother with helping her through one of the most difficult periods of her life.
“Anytime of the day, she would stop what she was doing and come to comfort me,” Ava shared at the time. “She did everything she could to help me get through those difficult months.”
Ava also praised Locklear for helping her feel understood and supported while learning to speak openly about her mental health.
“My mom always made me feel heard,” she wrote. “She never judged me and made sure I didn’t feel alone.”
Locklear Is in a New Relationship
Meanwhile, Locklear has also been making headlines recently for her own personal life.
Earlier this year, the actress sparked romance rumors with Lorenzo Lamas after the pair were spotted celebrating New Year’s Eve together in Las Vegas.
The longtime Hollywood stars reportedly reconnected after first meeting decades ago in the early 1980s.
Since then, the couple has quietly spent time together with Lamas’ children and grandchildren as their relationship continues to grow.
For now, though, the spotlight is firmly on Ava as she prepares for her next chapter.
Between the dreamy bridal shower, romantic engagement, and overwhelming support from loved ones, it’s clear the soon-to-be bride is soaking in every moment before saying “I do.”
