Rolling Stones frontman Mick Jagger is reportedly engaged to his longtime partner, Melanie Hamrick. He is 81, she's 37, so people will naturally focus on the big age gap between the lovebirds. Jagger has quite a lengthy and colorful romantic past. He has eight children with five women, including ex-wives Bianca Jagger and Jerry Hall.
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He is as well-known as anyone in the music business, but Hamrick isn't. Here are 7 facts about her that you might like to know. The presumably next Mrs. Jagger is an extremely interesting woman indeed!
Melanie Hamrick Met Mick Jagger Backstage In 2014
Per foxnews.com, Hamrick and Jagger first crossed paths eleven years back, at a Stones concert in Tokyo. She was then dancing with the prestigious American Ballet Theatre. Was it an instant magnetic attraction between these two charismatic charmers? Per the outlet via Paris Match, "Maybe a spark, but nothing incredible, like, 'Come on, I'll blow your mind, and we'll travel the world.' We didn't even exchange phone numbers. At the time, I wasn't in a relationship, but he was."
She Was Not Bowled Over By His Fame And Legendary Career
Hamrick seems kind of matter-of-fact about her famous beau's amazing stature. According to the outlet via Paris Match, "Ballet dancers meet some of the biggest stars and act, like, 'Who are you?' Because, to us, ballet dancers are the gods. That's who you study and look up to. You're so in your world."
She Is The Mom Of A Child With Jagger
Nine years ago, in December 2016, the couple had a son together, Deveraux "Devi" Octavian Basil Jagger. He's still just a youngster, so the two apparently keep him protectively out of the limelight.
Her Resume Is Quite Diverse
A native of Williamsburg, Virginia, she danced with the American Ballet Theatre for 15 years. Hamrick put away her tutu for good in 2019. Jagger's fiancee has also written two novels, First Position (2023) and The Unraveling (2024).
Hamrick Is Sort Of Nonchalant About The Prospect Of Getting Married
Per the outlet via Paris Match, Hamrick said they have "been engaged two or three years." She added, "Maybe one day we'll marry, maybe not. We are so happy in our current life that I would be too afraid to change anything,"
What Is The Key To Her Happy And Lasting Relationship With Jagger?
It's pretty simple. Hamrick said they "try to support each other, be there for each other and make sure everyone is happy. That's all that matters to me and all I strive for." Seems like it's working!
She Keeps Her Career Apart From Her Beau's
They worked together on a ballet in 2019, but it doesn't look as if they plan on collaborating professionally again anytime soon. Per People, "We are in such similar careers, to keep it separate is better. You're working with the person all day, and then you're with them at night. It's like, too much of each other. And then it's nice to have outside opinions, someone that isn't in it with you. They can give you really solid advice. So I prefer the separation from work."
