The ‘All Night Long’ singer and Alexander met in 1986 when Richie was still married to his first wife; both of their children are models, with Sofia working with brands like Dolce & Gabbana and Chanel Before the drama of his personal life took centre stage, Lionel Richie, 75, dominated the music charts with some of the most iconic hits of the 80s. From the timeless ballad “Hello” to the infectious “All Night Long”, Richie’s smooth vocals and catchy tunes earned him global fame. {"@context":"https://schema.
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com/cdn-cgi/image/fit=contain,width=1024,format=auto/sites/default/files/d8/images/canvas/2025/02/05/ae345a28-288a-4f62-80ec-4c5c018734e8_a8fe17c2.jpg"} Lionel Richie and then-girlfriend Diane Alexander at the premiere of The Preacher’s Wife in 1996, in New York City. Photo: Reuters However, his love life has been just as headline-worthy as his chart-topping hits, and his split from his second wife, Diane Alexander, 57, was no exception.
Their nearly decade-long marriage came with luxury, drama – and one of the priciest divorces in Hollywood history. From whirlwind romance to jaw-dropping spousal support requests, this high-profile break-up had everyone talking. Advertisement But who is Diane Alexander? Here’s everything we know about Lionel Richie’s ex-wife .
