Inside Billy Joel's Life: Ex-Wife Shares Intimate Insights Amid Health Battle
BILLY JOEL'S EX-WIFE SPEAKS OUT: 'I CAN REACH OUT TO HIM ANYTIME I WANT, BUT HE'S GOT A NEW LIFE NOW'
In a candid interview with Us Weekly, Elizabeth Weber, Billy Joel's ex-wife of nearly four decades, dished about the Piano Man's current health struggles and his new life with wife Alexis Roderick and their two adorable children. The drama-filled past between these two icons is still making headlines today!
Weber, 76, was married to Joel from 1973 to 1982, and although they parted ways decades ago, it seems like old times are hard to forget. The couple's tumultuous relationship was marked by infidelity, with Weber having an affair with Joel while he was still married to his bandmate Jon Small (yes, you read that right - the rockstar drama is REAL!). This led to a band breakup and a period of severe depression for Joel.
Fast forward to today, and Joel has been diagnosed with a brain disorder called normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH), which forced him to cancel his concerts this past May. Weber was sympathetic towards her ex-husband's struggles, saying "He has a wife and he has children...and right now, he's struggling with something that's ... that's a big thing." It's clear that she's keeping a respectful distance as he deals with this new challenge.
But don't get it twisted - Weber is still in touch with Joel. When asked if she could reach out to him whenever she wants, she replied, "If I wanna talk to him or if I have something to say, I am able to contact him whenever I want to." However, it seems like their communication is a bit constrained by physical distance - Weber lives in California, while Joel resides in Florida.
The couple's son, Sean Weber-Small (from her prior marriage), and his grandkids have maintained a close relationship with Joel. In fact, Weber revealed that her granddaughter Ella even taught Joel what TikTok was and showed him the ropes of the popular social media platform! "His relationship with Sean is important to both of them," she emphasized.
It's no secret that Billy Joel has had his fair share of high-profile romances over the years. Before marrying Roderick in 2015, he dated Australia-born supermodel Elle Macpherson and even got engaged to Christie Brinkley (71) back in the day. Joel was also wed to culinary expert Katie Lee from 2004 to 2009.
Now, you might be wondering what's next for Billy Joel. The five-time Grammy winner is currently the focal point of a new two-part documentary titled Billy Joel: And So It Goes, which premiered on HBO. This must-see doc offers an intimate look at the artist's life and career - so mark your calendars!
In the meantime, we can't help but speculate about what's really going on behind closed doors in Billy Joel's world. With his complicated past, current health struggles, and new family dynamics - it's clear that this iconic musician is still making headlines! Stay tuned for more updates from The Scholarly Note, your go-to source for all the latest celebrity gossip and news.
