Billy Joel’s Personal Life, Siblings, Parents, Wife, Girlfriend, Kids, Other Family and Dating History
Billy Joel, the iconic singer-songwriter known for his piano-driven ballads and catchy tunes, has had a rich and colorful personal life. Let’s delve into the different aspects of his life:
Family:
Parents:
Billy Joel was born William Martin Joel on May 9, 1949, in the Bronx, New York. His father, Howard A. Joel, was a German-Jewish immigrant and a classical pianist. His mother, Rosalind Nyman, was a singer. His parents divorced when he was young, and he primarily grew up with his mother and adopted sister, Judy.
Siblings:
Billy Joel has a half-brother, Alexander Joel, born to his father in Europe, who also became a classical conductor there.
Relationships:
Marriages:
- Billy Joel has been married four times:
- Elizabeth Weber Small (1973-1982)
- Also Christie Brinkley (1985-1994) – They have a daughter together, Alexa Ray Joel (born 1985).
- Katie Lee (2004-2009)
- And also Alexis Roderick (2015-present) – They have two daughters together, Della Rose Joel (born 2015) and Remy Anne Joel (born 2017).
Dating History:
Before his marriages, Billy Joel dated various women, including singer-songwriter Elizabeth Vargas and model Elle Macpherson. His songs ‘Just the Way You Are,’ ‘She’s Got a Way’ and also ‘She’s Always a Woman’ are thought to be inspired by his first wife Elizabeth Weber. He also briefly dated supermodel Elle MacPherson before marrying Christie Brinkley.
Children:
- Billy Joel has three daughters:
- Alexa Ray Joel (born 1985) – Singer-songwriter, daughter of Christie Brinkley
- Also Della Rose Joel (born 2015) – Daughter of Alexis Roderick
- Remy Anne Joel (born 2017) – Daughter of Alexis Roderick
Other Family:
- Billy Joel has a close relationship with his adopted sister, Judy.
- He also has nieces and nephews from his half-brother’s side.
Overall
Despite the challenges, Joel continued to release music and tour extensively throughout the 1990s and 2000s. He released critically acclaimed albums like “River of Dreams” (1993) and also “Fantasies & Delusions” (2006). In 2014, he embarked on his “Billy Joel in Concert” residency at Madison Square Garden, which also became the highest-grossing residency in the venue’s history. In 2023, he also announced a farewell tour, showcasing his enduring legacy and influence.
