Billy Joel and his third wife, Katie Lee, have officially split, according to several news reports.
In a statement, the pair said that they remain “caring friends with admiration and respect for each other.” They got hitched five years ago at Joel’s mansion on New York’s Long Island. According to the Associated Press, Joel’s camp refused to comment on whether the two were getting a divorce.
The 60-year-old Joel is one of pop’s most successful singer-songwriters; Katie Lee Joel, 27, hosted the first season of Bravo TV’s “Top Chef.” Several sources speculated that the break up was due to the 33-year age gap between Lee and Joel. “‘They grew apart. She is very career-oriented. She loves going out. She loves the city. When Billy isn’t touring, he’d rather be on Long Island with his motorcycles and boats,” said one friend.
Joel was previously married to his former business manager, Elizabeth Weber Small, and to super-model Christie Brinkley.
MusicVixen says...
Is anyone really surprised that this marriage didn't work out? The man is 33 years older than this girl! Hope they didn't have kids...
