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Oct 8, 2020 · The singer and the tennis legend share their secrets to a happy and lasting relationship, from friendship and compromise to sex and privacy. They also talk about their new album, their quarantine life and their daughters.
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- She and McEnroe Met in 1993
- She and McEnroe Had A Secret Wedding in 1997
- She and McEnroe Have A Blended Family
- She and McEnroe Have Shared The Secret to Their Long-Lasting Romance
- She and McEnroe Keep Their Marriage Out of The Spotlight
- She and McEnroe Annually Attend Vanity Fair's Oscars Party
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Smyth was a founding member and the lead vocalist of the ‘80s rock band Scandal. The group peaked in 1984 with their chart-topping hit “The Warrior,” but their success was short-lived following the band’s breakup in 1985. Smyth went on to pursue a solo career and released her self-titled album, Patty Smyth,in 1992. In the midst of navigating a divo...
In an interview with AARP The Magazine, Smyth revealed that she and McEnroe grew up less than 20 minutes from one another, but their paths didn’t cross until they were both in their mid-30s. The pair met at a Christmas party in 1993, and initially, Smyth had no interest in getting to know McEnroe on a romantic level. “I did not believe in love or m...
Smyth and McEnroe kept their relationship "so underground" during the early stages, as Smyth told AARP The Magazine, noting that she "almost went too far." The ultra-private couple rarely did interviews, and they even wed in secret in 1997. “We got married in Hawaii on the day of the Oscars so nobody would notice," she told the outlet. “It was such...
Prior to McEnroe, Smyth was briefly married to punk-rocker Richard Hell in the mid-'80s. The pair welcomed a daughter together named Ruby. In an interview with Stereogum, Smyth revealed how becoming a first-time mom had “an adverse effect” on her career. “I don’t have to think about that now because [my kids are] grownups, but there was a moment wh...
While promoting her album It’s About Time in 2020, Smyth shared with PEOPLE the key to keeping her and McEnroe’s romance alive for nearly 30 years: friendship, compromise and privacy. The fourth pillar of their marriage is “the most obvious one,” the tennis champ added. “Sex,” Smyth said in response to her husband’s cue. "You've got to keep the sex...
On the topic of nurturing their decades-long marriage, Smyth told PEOPLE that maintaining their privacy is very important to them. "For me, it was a superstition thing. I didn't want to be like, 'Hey, look at us, we're this happy couple.' I just thought if I kept it on the down-low, I had this gut feeling that we would stay together — if I threw it...
The couple are always on the guest list for Vanity Fair's annual Oscars afterparty. McEnroe and Smyth first attended the star-studded soiree in 2016 — and have walked the iconic red carpet at least five times since. In March 2024, the pair donned some rather unique attire to the event — the "No Mistakes" singer posed for photos in a black lace dres...
Patty Smyth is the lead vocalist of the '80s rock band Scandal and the wife of tennis legend John McEnroe. They met in 1993, married in secret in 1997 and have four daughters together.
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Jan 4, 2022 · Learn how the '80s rock singer and the tennis legend met, stayed together, and coped with their differences and similarities. Find out how they balance their musical and sports passions, their family life, and their low-key profile.
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Nov 27, 2020 · The frontwoman of the 1980s band Scandal talks about promoting her solo album during a pandemic and her 23-year marriage to the tennis star John McEnroe.
Oct 16, 2020 · The Grammy- and Oscar-nominated musician writes about her new album, “It’s About Time,” and how her 25-year marriage to tennis great John McEnroe has helped fuel her creative fire.
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Dec 26, 2023 · Learn how the tennis star and the singer met, married, and stayed together for over three decades. Discover their secrets for keeping the spark alive, their blended family, and their music inspirations.
Jan 11, 2024 · McEnroe was first married to Academy Award-winning actress Tatum O'Neal before tying the knot with Smyth. McEnroe and O'Neal have three children: Kevin, Sean, and Emily McEnroe. However, in 1998, McEnroe was awarded sole custody of their kids due to O'Neal's drug issues.
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