Christopher Lloyd is facing a wave of online backlash after publicly celebrating his marriage to fifth wife Lisa Loiacono—because critics can’t stop talking about their 32-year age gap.
The 87-year-old Back to the Future legend posted a Valentine’s Day tribute to Loiacono, 55, sharing a cozy photo of the two embracing. “It’s the sweetest love. My Valentine,” he wrote, alongside an image of himself in a black leather top, distressed jeans, and a Gucci belt as he held his wife close.
What was meant to be a romantic gesture quickly ignited heated reactions across social media, with many commenters zeroing in on the couple’s age difference rather than the sentiment behind the post.
According to an insider who spoke to Radar Online, the backlash has taken a toll on the beloved actor. “Christopher is hurt that people are reducing their relationship to numbers,” the source said. “He shared something joyful and heartfelt, and now it’s turned into a debate about age. But he’s genuinely happy and very much in love.”
Lloyd and Loiacono’s relationship dates back to 2012, when she was working as a real estate agent and helped sell his Montecito home. Sparks reportedly flew after Lloyd’s 2005 divorce from his fourth wife, Jane Walker, ended a 13-year marriage. The Emmy-winning actor had previously been married three other times, beginning with Catherine Boyd in 1958.
Despite the criticism, sources insist the couple’s bond is rooted in friendship and shared life experiences—not headlines. But in the age of social media scrutiny, even a Valentine’s Day post can turn into a viral debate.
