Billy Joel’s ex-wife breaks silence on his ‘homewrecker’ label after leaving her first husband for singer

Elizabeth Weber, who was once married to Billy Joel, has responded to being labeled as a ‘homewrecker‘ following her separation from her initial spouse and subsequent relationship with the musician.

76-year-old piano tune creator was once part of the rock group named Attila, alongside his longtime friend John Small, who was previously wedded to Elizabeth.

As a die-hard fan, let me share a heartbreaking tale from the life of my idol, the Uptown Girl hitmaker. During the time when he was married to Jon, we were rocked by an unthinkable secret – they were involved in an affair that ultimately led to the disbandment of their rock duo. More recently, my beloved star has bravely confessed his personal struggles, revealing that he tried to take his own life not once, but twice. The pain of infidelity drove him into a coma, adding another layer of sadness to his story.

In 1973, Billy and Elizabeth got married, however, their divorce was only officially completed in 1982, about nine years afterwards.

In a candid chat with Us Weekly last Friday, I found myself sharing that I’ve never viewed Bill in the light of a home-wrecker. Instead, I choose to focus on understanding and empathy, recognizing that life isn’t always as straightforward as it may seem at first glance.

Afterward, she mentioned that she had to be cautious and clarified that she didn’t have a very successful romantic relationship with Jon.

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2025-08-10 04:03