
Exclusive | Why Billy Joel always wore a jacket and tie on stage — and never lo…
One topic the exhaustive doc doesn’t address is how Joel went from a scruffy aspiring metal head to a guy whose public uniform was a coat and tie.
Billy Joel's first wife, Elizabeth Weber, gave an exclusive interview to Page Six at the Tribeca Film Festival. She spoke candidly about her relationship with the singer, revealing that while they maintain a friendly connection, they aren't close. "We got divorced for a reason," she stated, adding that she's been married several times since. Weber also shared her surprise at the impact of Billy Joel's song "Just the Way You Are," written for her as a birthday gift, saying, "It surprised me as much as anyone that it became the monster that it is." The interview offers a rare glimpse into the couple's dynamic beyond the public image.
One topic the exhaustive doc doesn’t address is how Joel went from a scruffy aspiring metal head to a guy whose public uniform was a coat and tie.