{"id":150343,"date":"2022-11-04T16:46:41","date_gmt":"2022-11-04T15:46:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/buzzsouthafrica.com\/us\/?p=150343"},"modified":"2022-11-04T16:46:48","modified_gmt":"2022-11-04T15:46:48","slug":"billy-joel-spouse-meet-the-wives-the-american-singer-has-had","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buzzsouthafrica.com\/us\/billy-joel-spouse-meet-the-wives-the-american-singer-has-had\/","title":{"rendered":"Billy Joel Spouse: Meet the Wives the American Singer Had Married"},"content":{"rendered":"

Billy Joel is currently married to\u00a0Alexis Roderick but has been married three times before her.\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

His first marriage was to Elizabeth Weber Small in 1972. It lasted for nine years and they split in 1982. Billy Joel\u2019s second marriage was to supermodel and actress, Christie Brinkley, in 1985. It also lasted for nine years before they divorced in 1994.<\/p>\n

Ten years after his third divorce, Billy Joel got married to his third wife, Katie Lee, a budding culinary expert. The union raised a lot of eyebrows because of their 33-year age difference but they were able to make it last for five years before it bit the dust. Billy Joel is now married to Alexis Rodrick, a former hedge fund manager and they have two daughters together.<\/p>\n

The iconic singer has certainly witnessed a lot of highs and lows but it has never made him give up on believing in true love. Another beautiful thing is that he remains on good terms with all of his ex-wives.<\/p>\n

Billy Joel\u2019s First Wife Was Elizabeth Weber Small<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Billy Joel\u2019s first wife is Elizabeth Ann Weber Small. She was born in 1942, making her about seven years older than Billy Joel. She is described as a person who has a shrewd head for business. She has also been described as intelligent and not afraid to speak her mind. Elizabeth Weber Small has American nationality and Caucasian ethnicity. She spent several years managing her ex-husband\u2019s career.<\/p>\n

Elizabeth and Joel Met and Married in the 1970s<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Billy Joel first met Elizabeth Weber Small in 1970 through her husband, Jon. Jon was Joel\u2019s band mate in a band known as Attila. This brought Joel into close proximity to Small and he was bowled over by what he saw.<\/p>\n

Joel was impressed with the fact that Small was not interested in cooking and home economics, like most girls, but was intelligent and bold.
\nHe also appreciated her seductive nature and fell in love with her.<\/p>\n

Elizabeth Weber Small returned Billy Joel\u2019s affections and they started dating while she was still married. They carried on the affair for some time until her husband discovered them. In the wake of the scandal, Small dumped both men and ran off.<\/p>\n

This adversely affected Billy Joel. He was devastated by his failing career as well as the fact that he couldn\u2019t bring anything tangible to his relationship with Small. He attempted suicide twice but survived. With the help of his family members, he started writing music again. He also got back together with Elizabeth and they wed in 1973.<\/p>\n

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Billy Joel and first wife, Elizabeth Weber Small Image Source<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The Couple\u2019s Marriage Lasted for Nine Years\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Billy Joel\u2019s marriage to Elizabeth Weber Small lasted for nine years. During this period, they variously lived in Los Angeles and New York City. The singer penned several songs about his wife, including She\u2019s Got A Way, Stranger, She\u2019s Always a Woman, <\/em>and Just the Way You Are<\/em>. 1977\u2019s Just The Way You Are<\/em> proclaimed that Billy Joel loved Elizabeth Weber Small just as she was.<\/p>\n

It was a big hit and won two Grammy awards for record of the year and song of the year. On her own part, Elizabeth Weber Small not only inspired many of her husband\u2019s songs but also took over as the management of his business a year after their marriage. She managed his career until their split and divorce.<\/p>\n

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Billy Joel and Jon Small Image Source<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Billy Joel and Elizabeth Weber Small Divorced in 1982 With Allegations that Small Was More Interested in Billy Joel\u2019s Fortune<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Billy Joel\u2019s marriage to Elizabeth Weber Small came crashing in 1982 and friends have ascribed this to Small\u2019s manipulative, rude and controlling nature. According to sources, she was more interested in the rock star lifestyle as well as Joel\u2019s wealth but the singer did not fully comprehend this until an accident in 1982.<\/p>\n

He and Small had separated shortly before the accident and he initially tried to mend things. However, when he suffered the accident that endangered his music career, Small wasn\u2019t too concerned with this but was pressurizing him to sign his wealth over to her on his hospital bed. This made Joel realize that she didn\u2019t really love him so much and he pushed ahead with the divorce which was finalized that same year.<\/p>\n

Since the divorce from Billy Joel, Elizabeth Weber Small has all but disappeared from the spotlight. Her famous ex-husband has, however, revealed that he never truly loved her. He has also revealed that they are now on good terms despite the fact that he once sued Small\u2019s brother, Frank, for allegedly embezzling<\/a> millions from his fortune.<\/p>\n

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Billy Joel and Elizabeth Weber Small Image Source<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Billy Joel\u2019s Second Marriage Was to Christie Brinkley, a <\/strong>Supermodel and Actress<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Billy Joel\u2019s second marriage was to Christie Brinkley, a supermodel, and actress who was quite popular back in the day. Brinkley, a native of Michigan, began her modeling career at the age of 19 (in 1973) in Paris. She would go on to enjoy several decades of success.<\/p>\n

During this period, she appeared on the cover of over 500 magazines, including Esquire, Vogue, Rolling Stone, Cosmopolitan, etc. She also scored endorsement deals with numerous brands, including cosmetics company, CoverGirl. Christie Brinkley has also appeared in several movies and TV shows to date, including Parks and Recreation, <\/em>and The Goldbergs.<\/em><\/p>\n

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