A Hopeless Romantic
In 2015, after three divorces, Joel decided to walk down the aisle again with his fourth wife, the former hedge fund manager Alexis Roderick. But despite the multiple heartbreaks, Joel managed to stay on good terms with each one of his ex-wives: Elizabeth Weber, Christie Brinkley, and Katie Lee. And that’s not to mention his flings and romances with models that he never tied the knot with.
Alexis Roderick and Billy Joel in 2017. Photo by Erik Pendzich / Shutterstock
The women in his life have all contributed in some way to his music; some more than others. For instance, we can thank Elizabeth Weber for the songs “Just the Way You Are,” “She’s Got a Way” and “She’s Always a Woman.” But Joel can also thank her for being his first wife and first major heartbreak…