Sir Mick Jagger, the iconic frontman of The Rolling Stones, has led a life as legendary for his romantic entanglements as for his groundbreaking music. His love life, spanning over six decades, has been a constant subject of public fascination, marked by relationships with models, actresses, socialites, and artists. From the swinging sixties to his current enduring partnership, Jagger's romantic history reflects a journey through rock and roll's most vibrant eras, leaving behind a trail of muses, marriages, and children.
One of Jagger's earliest known relationships was with Cleo Sylvestre, a British actress, around 1961. Their connection was notable as the Rolling Stones reportedly backed her on a recording of "To Know Him Is to Love Him," showcasing an early intertwining of his personal and professional life. Following this, Jagger dated Chrissie Shrimpton, a model and sister of the famous Jean Shrimpton, from 1963 to 1966. This early relationship, which reportedly included an engagement, ended as Jagger's star rose and he became involved with another prominent figure.
The mid-1960s brought one of Jagger's most iconic and public relationships with singer and actress Marianne Faithfull, from 1966 to 1970. Faithfull, whose career was launched with the Jagger-Richards penned "As Tears Go By," left her husband to be with Mick, forming one of the era's quintessential "boho-chic" couples. Their tumultuous four-year romance was characterized by intense public scrutiny, artistic collaboration, and the excesses of the rock and roll lifestyle, eventually concluding amidst personal struggles and reported infidelities.
Towards the end of his relationship with Faithfull, Jagger also had an affair with American model and actress Marsha Hunt in the late 1960s. This liaison resulted in the birth of Jagger's first child, daughter Karis Hunt Jagger, in 1970. Hunt later indicated that the Rolling Stones' controversial song "Brown Sugar" was inspired by their relationship, adding another layer to the mythology surrounding his romantic life.
Shortly after Karis's birth, Jagger met Nicaraguan socialite and political science student Bianca Perez-Mora Macias, who would become his first and only legally recognized wife. They met at a Rolling Stones after-party in September 1970 and were reportedly instantly smitten. The couple married in a highly publicized ceremony in Saint-Tropez, France, on May 12, 1971, while Bianca was pregnant. Their daughter, Jade Jagger, was born later that year. Their marriage lasted until 1979, ending in divorce, with Bianca citing Jagger's affair with Jerry Hall as the reason for their separation.
The late 1970s marked the beginning of Jagger's longest and most significant relationship with American supermodel Jerry Hall. Their affair began in May 1977, while Hall was engaged to Bryan Ferry, and quickly became serious. Although they had a Hindu marriage ceremony in Bali in 1990, this union was later declared legally invalid under English and Indonesian law. Despite the legal ambiguity, their relationship spanned over two decades and produced four children: Elizabeth Scarlett Jagger (1984), James Leroy Augustin Jagger (1985), Georgia May Ayeesha Jagger (1992), and Gabriel Luke Beauregard Jagger (1997). Their partnership, a staple of celebrity news for years, ultimately ended in 1999 after Hall discovered Jagger had fathered a child with another woman.
That child was Lucas Maurice Morad Jagger, born in 1999, the result of an affair between Mick Jagger and Brazilian TV host and model Luciana Gimenez Morad in the late 1990s. This revelation was the final catalyst for the end of his long-term relationship with Jerry Hall. Despite the circumstances of his conception, Lucas has maintained a relationship with his famous father.
Following his separation from Jerry Hall, Jagger entered a long-term and more private relationship with American fashion designer and stylist L'Wren Scott. Their partnership began in the early 2000s and lasted until her tragic death on March 17, 2014. Scott's passing was a profound loss for Jagger, who expressed deep sorrow and paid tribute to her artistic talent and personal warmth.
In the wake of Scott's death, Jagger found a new connection with American ballerina Melanie Hamrick. Their relationship began in 2014 after they met at a Rolling Stones concert in Zurich. Despite a significant age difference of 44 years, their bond has proven strong and enduring. In 2016, they welcomed Jagger's eighth child, son Deveraux Octavian Basil Jagger. Hamrick confirmed in 2024 that they have been engaged for "two or three years," though they are not rushing to tie the knot. As Hamrick stated, > "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." This sentiment reflects a comfortable and stable chapter in the rock legend's storied romantic life, a journey that continues to fascinate and evolve.