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Debbie Gibson and Chris Bruno Remain Friends Years After Relationship Ended
9 Sep
Summary
- Debbie Gibson and Chris Bruno dated in the mid-1990s after being introduced by a mutual friend
- Despite their busy careers pulling them in different directions, the couple stayed close and are still friends today
- Gibson recalls Bruno describing her as "the most driven woman" he had ever met
In her new book, Eternally Electric: The Message in My Music, released on September 9, 2025, former pop star Debbie Gibson reflects on her past relationship with actor Chris Bruno and how the two have managed to stay friends over the years.
Gibson and Bruno started dating in the mid-1990s after being introduced by a "mutual friend." The couple hit it off instantly, with Bruno appreciating Gibson's "playfulness and sense of freedom." However, Gibson admits that during their relationship, she "didn't know how to simultaneously entertain a boyfriend and do my best work," as she was busy with national tours and promoting her music career.
Meanwhile, Bruno was starring in the soap opera All My Children, a role he held for the duration of their relationship. The couple's busy schedules and the fact that Bruno's mother was battling stage four breast cancer ultimately led to their split. Despite the challenges, Gibson and Bruno have remained close, with Bruno recently recalling Gibson as "the most driven woman I had ever met in my life."
As of September 9, 2025, Gibson still calls on Bruno when she needs someone to "lift me up," demonstrating the enduring nature of their friendship long after their romantic relationship ended.
