Rebecca Gayheart has seemingly found love again with 78-year-old billionaire Peter Morton following her split from estranged husband Eric Dane. Gayheart and Dane have been separated since 2018, calling off their divorce petition in 2025 as Dane battled ALS. Dane moved on with rumored girlfriend Janell Shirtcliff, while Gayheart has been spotted with Morton, dating back to 2023. Morton made his billions as a cofounder of both the Hard Rock Cafe and Hard Rock Hotel brands - which he later sold for $410 million and $770 million, respectively. The businessman once set the record for the highest home sale price in Los Angeles history when he sold his Malibu residence for a jaw-dropping $110 million in 2018, according to The Los Angeles Times. Rebecca Gayheart Shares Rare Insight Into 8-Year Separation From Eric Dane Keep scrolling for more information on Morton and his relationship with Gayheart. Peter Morton Cofounded the Hard Rock Cafe Brand Peter Morton is the son of the late Arnie Morton, founder of the Morton's Steakhouse chain. In June 1971, he followed in his father's footsteps when he teamed up with friend Isaac Tigrett to open the first Hard Rock Cafe in London. The rock & roll-themed eateries expanded internationally with the opening of a second location in Toronto, Canada, in 1978. Morton and Tigrett eventually opened more than 300 Hard Rock-branded locations in 70 countries. Morton oversaw the expansion of the rock music-themed brand into a chain of Hard Rock Hotels, opening the first resort in Las Vegas in 1995. By 2025, there were Hard Rock Hotels in Atlantic City, New Jersey, Hollywood, Florida, Cancun, Mexico and Athens, Greece, among other hotspots. Peter Morton Broke a Record With the $110 million Sale of His Los Angeles Home According to Forbes, Morton set the record for the highest-priced home sale in Los Angeles history when he sold his house in Malibu's Carbon Beach area for $110 million in 2018. (A 9.5-acre oceanfront estate in Malibu subsequently set a new L.A. record when it sold for $210 million in June 2024.) Morton's Malibu home sat on one-half acre of land bordering California's famed Pacific Coast Highway. The Los Angeles Times reported that the main house and guest house offered 8,000 square feet of living space, including seven bedrooms and nine bathrooms. Amenities included a swimming pool and a courtyard garden, plus 100 feet of beachfront space. Peter Morton. Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images Real estate broker Jack Pritchett told the publication in 2018 that sales like Morton's were rare for the Malibu area. "There are never going to be that many giant sales [in Malibu], because there are only so many homes that have a lot of beachfront and multiple parcels," he explained. "We can say $110 million is a joke, but you can't find multiple-lot properties like Morton's." Morton made an astronomical profit on his Malibu house since he reportedly purchased it for $5.6 million in multiple payments over a three-decade period. Peter Morton Made Millions Selling Hard Rock Brand Morton held the rights to open Hard Rock Cafes and Hotels in certain geographic areas as part of a business agreement with his former partner, Isaac Tigrett. In June 1996, Morton announced that he and his business partners had sold their stake in the Hard Rock Cafe restaurants to the Rank Organization for $410 million. (Morton personally made around $300 million from the deal, according to reports.) The Associated Press reported in May 2006 that Morton and his partners had sold the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas - and other associated properties - to the Morgans Hotel Group Company for $770 million in cash. "It was just time to take the chips off the table," Morton told The Associated Press. "I'm looking to do some different things in my life. That was it." Rebecca Gayheart Seen for 1st Time Since Eric Dane Revealed ALS Battle He explained to The Los Angeles Times in November 2026 that he was never entirely comfortable being involved in the gaming business. "I never got a thrill beating people in the gaming business," he admitted. "I have addiction in my family, and gambling is just another form of addiction. So when we had a great day, we were making money off people with addiction issues, which never thrilled me. And of course, the local prices were high, there was a lot of liquidity up there, and we were in a very good position to sell." Asked if he had any regrets, Morton conceded: "The only regret I have about moving on is leaving the rock scene behind. I will miss announcing the arrival of the Rolling Stones at a concert." Peter Morton Has Been Married Twice Morton was originally married to British model Paulene Stone between 1980 and 1986. They welcomed a son, Harry Morton, during their marriage. Peter also served as a stepfather to Stone's daughter from a prior relationship, the late bounty hunter Domino Harvey. (Keira Knightley memorably portrayed Harvey in the 2005 movie Domino. Harvey died at age