Fans of early-’90s premium cable movies that featured young network TV stars and proudly displayed an “R” rating in their advertising might recall “Blown Away,” a film starring Nicole Eggert from “Charles in Charge” and ’80s kid star sensation Corey Haim. Alternatively, they might remember the duo’s collaboration in “Anything for Love,” also known as “Just One of the Girls,” a zany teen comedy where Haim plays a bullied youth who escapes harassment by disguising himself in women’s clothes. This quirky film, reminiscent of “Tootsie,” was produced by the company behind “Mighty Morphin’ Power Rangers.” However, despite their brief period of working closely together, Eggert and Haim eventually went their separate ways, mirroring a pattern seen in the relationships of more recent stars like Bieber and Gomez.
Nicole Eggert and Corey Haim’s relationship unfolded in the ’90s, a chapter in their lives that included dating, getting engaged, and eventually parting ways. The two first met on the set of “Blown Away” in 1991, just as Eggert was on the brink of stardom with “Baywatch.” Their relationship spanned from 1991 to 1993.
In a 2024 interview with People leading up to the release of the documentary series “Baywatch: The American Dream,” Eggert shared insights into her relationship with Haim. She acknowledged Haim’s early struggles with substance abuse but emphasized that he never pressured her to partake in his struggles. Despite his private battles, Eggert recounted how she would support him, saying, “If he was having the shakes and freaking out in the middle of the night and wanted to go to the emergency room, I’d take him.”
By 1993, the couple had moved in together, but Eggert found herself overwhelmed by Haim’s erratic behavior. She made the difficult decision to call off the engagement and cut ties with Haim. Despite the separation, Eggert maintained sporadic contact with him in the years that followed.
Even with their ups and downs, Eggert described Haim as a “friend forever.” Tragically, Haim faced public scandals and struggled with addiction, leading to his passing in 2010 in Burbank, California, at the age of 38, after a brief battle with pneumonia. In contrast, Eggert, who never married, went on to have two daughters, aged 25 and 12. The complex narrative of their relationship reflects the challenges faced by individuals navigating fame, relationships, and personal struggles in the spotlight.
