Billy Joel and his third wife Katie Lee Joel photo
Billy Joel, 60, and his much younger wife, Katie Lee Joel, 27, announced divorce on Wednesday (June 17), after nearly five years of marriage. It was claimed that the 33 years gap of age is the reason behind the seperation.
"It really was just an age thing. She loves the city, she loves to go out and have fun and he prefers to stay at home” a source close to Katie Lee told the New York Post.
Musician Joel met the then 22 year-old Lee in 2003. After dating for a year, the two got married on October, 2004. This was the Piano Man's third marriage, Lee’s first.
"The age difference didn't seem to be a big deal seven years ago [when they met], but it has become one as they got older. They just grew apart." the insider added.
Katie Lee Joel and designer Yigal Azrouel photo
Another rumour said Lee has been hooking up with an Israeli fashion designer Yigal Azrouel for months, and Joel was very furious about that. Source