Anthony Kiedis, the charismatic lead vocalist of the popular rock band Red Hot Chili Peppers often finds himself in the spotlight these days, but more often than not for matters concerning his romantic endeavors, mostly the controversial ones.
You will certainly run out of fingers (and toes) when you start counting the number of women the 62-year-old artist’s been with. Nevertheless, let’s explore some of his most notorious ones, including those with partners who were barely adults, drawing attention to some rather striking age gaps.
Decades of Romance: A Look at Anthony Kiedis’ High-Profile Relationships
Anthony Kiedis has had a rather long and colorful dating history, but as of 2024, he does not appear to be in a relationship. Despite fans’ curiosity, the lead singer of the Red Hot Chili Peppers is currently single. A picture went viral this year where he can be seen with Australian model Helena Vestergaard, but the photo is not even close to being recent. The image is actually from a decade earlier back in 2014.
Kiedis has had several high-profile relationships over the years. It is believed that he was dating Ukrainian actress and model Marina Mazepa in late 2022. However, neither of them officially confirmed if they were actually romantic partners. His notable past relationships include Helena Vestergaard, who he dated from 2012 to 2014. The age gap between the two was shockingly over 30 years.
Following his breakup from Helena, Anthony Kiedis was spotted enjoying a surf date with a then 22-year-old Brazilian model Wanessa Milhomem in Malibu in 2015. However, that fling reportedly didn’t last long. He also had a four-year relationship with Heather Christie from 2004 to 2008. They share a son named Everly Bear Kiedis, born on October 2, 2007. The two were involved in a custody battle in 2018.
The Red Hot Chili Peppers frontman had brief romances with Heidi Klum in 2002 and an on-and-off thing with Claire Essex aka Yohanna Logan from 1998 to 2003. Additionally, he was in a relationship with Melanie C in the late ’90s, who inspired the 1999 song ‘Emit Remmus’ from the band’s seventh studio album, Californication. He described his relationship with the Spice Girls singer as “intense” in his 2004 memoir ‘Scar Tissue.’
Going back to the really early days of his career, Kiedis dated Haya Handel for three years from 1979 to 1982. In the ’80s, he also had a relationship with Ione Skye and Jennifer Bruce; the latter he met at a party in Los Angeles. The musician claims he had a brief relationship with Sinéad O’Connor in 1990. This relationship supposedly inspired the song “I Could Have Lied.” However, O’Connor has firmly denied the relationship.
Anthony Kiedis and 19-Year-Old Helena Vestergaard: The Age Gap Romance That Went Viral in 2024
The magnetic Anthony Kiedis, who has never had a wife, is no stranger to making headlines for his relationships and romantic partners. Sometimes, however, it turns out to be a bit controversial. Such was the case when a picture of him dating an extremely young woman went viral on social media in May this year. However, as we stated earlier, the rock icon is not dating Australian model Helena Vestergaard since they are old photos.
The pictures of Kiedis and his girlfriend Vestergaard the algorithms couldn’t stop pushing in the socials were from 2013 and 2014. At the time the pictures were taken, Kiedis was in his early 50s while Helena was 19 years old. Their age gap of 31 years attracted a huge amount of criticism with some fans questioning the dynamics of their relationship.
Despite this, the couple remained private and kept their romance intact for a couple of years before they split in late 2014. The end of this relationship was reportedly the inspiration behind much of the singer’s lyricism for Red Hot Chili Peppers’ eleventh studio album, ‘The Getaway.’
Anthony Kiedis has had several relationships with a massive age difference, often sparking public debate. Heather Christie is another girlfriend who was a teenager when they started dating and only 21 when she gave birth to the musician’s only child.
The Grammy Award winner has been honest and open about his struggles with commitment and understanding relationships in interviews as well as in his autobiography, ‘Scar Tissue.’ The California native does not shy away from discussing his past issues with numerous partners and how he finds long-term relationships abnormally challenging. The 62-year-old does not feel he has ever fully understood women. Perhaps this is one of the reasons he’s never been married.
