Billy Joel’s ex-wife, Elizabeth Weber, shares current status of relationship amid his health challenges post originally featured on Parade.
As fans reflect on revelations from Billy Joel’s new documentary, “Billy Joel: So It Goes,” Weber, who is prominently featured in the film, discussed the state of their relationship today. In an interview with Page Six at the Tribeca Festival premiere of the documentary in New York City on June 4, Weber disclosed that while she and the “Uptown Girl” singer are on friendly terms, they are not particularly close. She remarked, “[We’re] friendly but not close,” adding, “I mean, we got divorced for a reason.” Weber also highlighted her own journey post-divorce, mentioning that she has been married multiple times since parting ways with Joel. On the subject of maintaining relationships with exes, she humorously commented, “And if I were close to all my exes, I wouldn’t be here tonight!”
Billy Joel and Elizabeth Weber were married from 1973 to 1982. Following their divorce, Joel went on to wed supermodel Christie Brinkley from 1985 to 1994, and then chef Katie Lee from 2004 to 2009. In 2015, Joel tied the knot with Alexis Roderick, his current spouse. Meanwhile, Weber opted for a more private life after her split from Joel.
Recently, Joel shared news of his diagnosis with a brain disorder called normal pressure hydrocephalus, prompting him to cancel all upcoming shows and focus on his well-being. This article was originally published on Parade on June 6, 2025, and includes insights from Weber about their present relationship dynamics.
