When supermodel Jerry Hall finally broke her silence about her decades-long relationship with Rolling Stones frontman Mick Jagger, the world listened. From passionate beginnings and notorious affairs to heartbreak and raw honesty, their story is a rollercoaster of love, betrayal, and fame—and it’s more complicated than any tabloid headline ever suggested.

From Rock Star Pursuit to Scandalous Beginnings

It was 1977. Mick Jagger was still officially married to Bianca Perez Mora, and Jerry Hall was engaged to Roxy Music’s Brian Ferry. Their first encounter was pure rock and roll drama. As Hall recalls, Jagger was relentless, openly flirting with her—even in front of her fiancé. The pursuit was so brazen that he chased her around a table at a London dinner, only for Ferry to intervene and chase Jagger out.

The affair began soon after, and Hall’s engagement ended. Within a year, Bianca Jagger filed for divorce. Headlines painted Hall as the homewrecker, but her mother insisted she was no Jezebel. For Hall, it was the beginning of a relationship that would last over 20 years and become one of rock’s most talked-about unions.

A Relationship Marked by Drama and Infidelity

Moving in together, Hall soon learned that marriage alone couldn’t tame Jagger’s legendary appetite for other women. The Rolling Stones’ frontman was constantly surrounded by models and groupies, and Hall was often away on modeling assignments. In one infamous incident, Jagger disappeared with McKenzie Phillips, the 18-year-old daughter of his friend John Phillips, while Hall was out of town.

Jagger’s affairs were numerous and public. Supermodel Janice Dickinson was another name on the list, with Hall reportedly threatening her to stay away from Mick. Dickinson later split with Jagger, insisting she wasn’t a homewrecker.

Despite the drama, Hall endured. She found women’s clothing and jewelry in their homes and lived with persistent rumors about Jagger’s infidelity. Among all the affairs, Hall was particularly fearful of Jagger’s relationship with Carla Bruni, who was 25 years younger. Their heated confrontation in a Paris hotel lobby became legendary, with Bruni dismissing Hall’s anger as lacking “class in elegance.”

The Marriage That Wasn’t

In 1990, Jagger and Hall married in a Hindu ceremony in Bali. By then, they had two children—Elizabeth and James—and would go on to have two more, Georgia May and Gabriel. But when Hall discovered Jagger’s affair with Bruni, she reacted with heartbreak, even writing him a note apologizing for her jealousy and offering him freedom to see other women—so long as she remained his “number one girl.”

Yet the cycle continued. Just a day after Georgia May was born, Jagger flew to Thailand with Bruni. Hall’s attempts to keep the family together were met with more infidelity, rumors, and heartbreak.

Substances, Ultimatums, and the Breaking Point

Their relationship wasn’t just marked by affairs. Hall was open about Jagger’s substance use. She gave him an ultimatum: stop the drugs or lose her. Jagger complied, but monogamy was never part of the deal. Hall often found herself home with the kids, reading about Jagger’s latest escapades in the media.

The couple’s first major split came in 1982, with Hall rumored to be involved with businessman Robert Sangster. They reconciled, but more breakups followed. In 1992, after the birth of their third child and Jagger’s ongoing romance with Bruni, Hall considered divorce. But they patched things up—temporarily.

The Final Straw

After years of forgiving Jagger’s affairs, Hall reached her breaking point when rumors surfaced that Jagger had fathered a child with model Luciana Gimenez Morad during a Rolling Stones tour. A DNA test confirmed the news, and Hall finally filed for divorce. Yet, due to missing paperwork from their Bali wedding, the couple obtained an annulment instead—legally, their marriage never existed.

Hall saw the annulment as “rude” after spending over 20 years with Jagger, but both agreed to separate, prioritizing their children’s well-being.

Life After the Split

Both Jagger and Hall wasted little time getting back on the dating scene. Jagger’s later relationships included fashion designer L’Wren Scott, whose tragic passing in 2014 deeply affected him. Hall married media mogul Rupert Murdoch in 2016, though that union ended in divorce in 2022.

Despite the drama, Hall had generous words for Jagger as a father. She praised his involvement in their children’s lives—helping with homework, sharing outdoor activities, and fostering a love of history. For Hall, who grew up with an absent father, Jagger’s dedication to his kids was one of the most positive aspects of their relationship.

The Children of Jagger and Hall: Fame and Privacy

Their four children have all found paths in entertainment. Elizabeth is an actress, model, and activist. James is an actor, musician, and board member of Project Zero, a nonprofit focused on ocean conservation. Georgia May is a successful model and social media influencer. Gabriel, the most reserved, prefers poetry and has dabbled in modeling.

Other figures from Jagger’s romantic past have also moved on. Luciana Gimenez became a prominent media personality in Brazil. Carla Bruni married Nicolas Sarkozy and became France’s First Lady.

The Rock Star Magnetism

Jerry Hall’s candid revelations paint a vivid picture of Jagger’s almost supernatural magnetism—a man who could intimidate other men and attract women with ease. Stories of other men feeling uncomfortable around Jagger at parties add to the legend.

Yet Hall’s story is more than just gossip. It’s a reflection on the complexity of love, fame, intimacy, and ambition. She admits that she loved Jagger deeply but was ultimately forced to let go for her own health and happiness.