Willie Nelson, renowned country star, found lasting love with Annie D’Angelo, his fourth wife. They tied the knot in 1991 and share two musician sons, Lukas and Micah Nelson. Nelson expressed his deep affection, saying, “Marrying Annie wasn’t complicated at all. It’s about the smartest thing I ever did.”
Annie, a former makeup artist, crossed paths with Nelson on the set of his 1986 movie. Their bond grew, leading to marriage in 1991. Nelson affectionately calls her his “pet rattler” and credits her as his lover, wife, nurse, doctor, and bodyguard.
D’Angelo and Nelson raised their family primarily in Texas and Hawaii, juggling their busy lives. Annie also ventured into entrepreneurship with her line of chocolates under the Willie’s Reserve label. During the COVID-19 pandemic, she took charge of the household, playing chef and nurse when Nelson fell ill.
Through thick and thin, Annie D’Angelo remains a pillar in Willie Nelson’s life, embodying love, resilience, and dedication.
