He’s sung about heartbreak and redemption — and lived both. Bruce Springsteen’s romantic life has been as dramatic as his music career.
The rock legend first married Julianne Phillips in 1985, but the relationship quickly unraveled. In his memoir Born to Run, Springsteen admitted he was consumed by fear and insecurity, writing, “Julianne loved me… but I couldn’t find peace.” Their marriage ended in divorce four years later.
Soon after, he fell for Patti Scialfa, his bandmate from the E Street Band. The chemistry that began on tour led to marriage in 1991. Yet years later, headlines surfaced alleging an affair between Springsteen and a New Jersey housewife — rumors he never publicly confirmed.
Despite past scandals, Bruce and Patti have stood the test of time. In 2025, they celebrated 34 years of marriage, with Patti posting, “We’ve weathered it all — love, family, and music.”
For a man who built his legacy on songs about love and struggle, Springsteen’s real-life story is his most soulful ballad yet.
