Roberto de Carvalho Publicly Acknowledges Relationship With Lilibeth Monteiro

Overview

• Roberto de Carvalho posted two photos with Lilibeth Monteiro on his Instagram account on Sunday, a move that intensified public attention and drew many supportive celebrity comments.
• Columnist Lu Lacerda reported that Roberto told friends "Hoje, saímos oficialmente do armário," a remark treated by outlets as a public acknowledgment of the relationship.
• The pair were seen traveling together to Paris in July and appeared publicly at Lucinha Araújo's 90th birthday in Rio on August 1, reinforcing reports they have rekindled a past romance.
• Numerous Brazilian artists and Roberto's son Beto Lee publicly offered warm reactions on social media while some longtime fans expressed surprise or discomfort at the new relationship.
• Lilibeth Monteiro de Carvalho is a 68-year-old vice-president of Grupo Monteiro Aranha and a former spouse of Fernando Collor, and no legal or major controversy has been reported in connection with their reunion.