Billy Joel’s love life has been as storied as his iconic music career, spanning over five decades of highs and lows, romance, and heartbreak.
His first marriage was to Elizabeth Weber, who played a significant role in his early life and career. Despite a rocky start involving an affair with Weber while she was married to Joel’s bandmate, the two eventually married in 1973. Their tumultuous relationship inspired some of Joel’s most beloved songs, including “She’s Got a Way” and “She’s Always a Woman.” However, after nine years together, they divorced in 1982.
Joel’s next high-profile relationship was with supermodel Christie Brinkley, whom he married in 1985 after a whirlwind romance. Their union produced a daughter, Alexa Ray Joel, and the couple became a fixture in the tabloids. Despite their initial chemistry, they divorced in 1994 after nine years of marriage.
Following his divorce from Brinkley, Joel found love again with Katie Lee, a 23-year-old chef he met in 2003. Despite their significant age difference, the couple married in 2004. However, their marriage ended in divorce in 2009 after over five years together.
In 2015, Joel tied the knot for the fourth time with Alexis Roderick, a former executive at Morgan Stanley. Their relationship has been more stable, and they have welcomed two daughters together, Della Rose and Remy Anne. While Joel’s romantic life has seen its share of ups and downs, his enduring love for music continues to inspire fans around the world.