Vince Neil's 4 Wives: More about Beth Lynn, Sharise Ruddel, Heidi Mark & Lia Gerardini
Beth Lynn, Vince Neil's wife, failed to tame him, and he ended up marrying Sharise Ruddel, Heidi Mark, and Lia Gerardini. Vince Neil is now in a new relationship with a makeup artist.
Besides being a well-known lead vocalist of the heavy metal band Mötley Crüe, Vince Neil has been married several times. In his 2010 co-authored book "Tattoos & Tequila," the star spoke about the woman who eventually became his first wife, Beth Lynn.
The guitarist described Lynn as beautiful, blond, with blue or maybe green eyes; at that point, he couldn't remember because of how long it had been since he saw her. Neil said people believed they'd make a row of Barbie dolls if his past girlfriends and wives were lined up.
Vince Neil at the Kerrang! Awards in London, Britain on July 29, 2010 | Source: Getty Images
The women looked so much alike that they seemed like "replicas of replicas," with older ones being replaced with younger and newer versions. The singer confessed to having a "type" but believes he has excellent taste in "wholesome-looking blond California girls."
The celebrity didn't think changing his taste in women was necessary. He revealed that his mother was blond and his first crush, Mrs. Anderson, was the same. Neil wasn't sure what attracted him to blond women and figured brunettes eluded him because they are more intelligent than him.
Vince Neil performing with Mötley Crüe at the MCI Center in Washington DC on March 6, 2005 | Source: Getty Images
More about Beth Lynn
In his book, Neil recalled how weird his first meeting with Lynn was. Nikki Sixx, Mötley Crüe's bassist, was the one who originally knew Lynn. Neil described her as a groupie who was "super hot" and above the others because she had rock 'n' roll wife potential.
Sixx initially met Lynn one night at Troubadour while the former was hanging out with others. She was from San Diego, born into a wealthy family, with Neil sharing how "sweet and hot" she was like Chinese food.
Vince Neil poses in bed with his wife Beth Lynn at the American Rock Festival during Ozzy Osbourne's Bark at the Moon Tour on May 27, 1984, in Pine Grove Township, Michigan | Source: Getty Images
The way she carried herself made it evident that she came from wealth. However, while mingling with other people, she fit in, and together, they walked on "the wild side" of life. One night, after partying hard, the singer, Sixx, and Lynn returned to Mötley House together.
The trio spoke about having a threesome on their way to the house, but Sixx passed out when they got there. Neil and Lynn were wide awake, and ever since that night, she had become his girlfriend, and by age 23 in December 1984, he was a parent to two children and had his first wife.
Vince Neil at the Kerrang! Awards in London, Britain on July 29, 2010 | Source: Getty Images
His daughter, Elizabeth "Elle" Ashley Wharton, was a toddler he shared with Lynn. The star's firstborn son from another relationship spent most of his time living with the musician's parents.
Sadly, he and his wife started having issues in their marriage, and the following year, they divorced, but that didn't stop Neil from getting married again.
Vince Neil and his wife Sharise Ruddell dine at Spago on April 9, 1992, in West Hollywood, California | Source: Getty Images
Sharise Ruddel: Vince Neil's 2nd Spouse
Sharise Ruddel was Neil's second wife who revealed in August 2013 on "The Morning Show" that what attracted her to him was his charisma and ability to pursue. Although they were long divorced by then, she confessed to having fallen in love with him because he sent flowers and limousines.
However, the dark side was that he, like other rock stars, was allegedly an excellent liar. She shared how Neil and other rock stars would love-bomb their partner, telling them they loved them, were special, and you're the only one for them.
Vince Neil and Sharise Ruddell during a Mötley Crüe photo shoot in Northridge, California, on November 9, 1991 | Source: Getty Images
Even though rock stars are well-known for cheating, Ruddel revealed that she and other "Ex-Wives of Rock" cast members convinced themselves that their husbands were the exception. She discovered the truth when her best friend had one of her pals secretly call Ruddel and said:
"You don't know me, but I have some stuff to tell you about your husband."
Vince Neil and Sharise Ruddell during the MTV Movie Awards in Culver City, California, on June 8, 1992 | Source: Getty Images
Neil's ex-wife had welcomed their baby two weeks before that phone call. During their union, the former mud-wrestler and the guitarist welcomed one child, Skylar.
The former couple's marriage ended in divorce in June 1993. Sadly, in April 1995, Skylar, then four, was diagnosed with kidney cancer that affected children: Wilms' tumor. His little girl, whom he shared custody of with Ruddel, went through extensive chemotherapy.
Sharise Ruddell and Vince Neil at the 16th Annual Toyota Pro/Celebrity Race - Press Day on March 31, 1992, in Long Beach, California | Source: Getty Images
She also underwent six operations and radiation treatments for four months before dying on August 1, 1995. Years later, Neil found love for the third time and married his next wife, but their relationship ended in divorce.
Besides being the rock star's new girlfriend, Hannah also ran a YouTube channel with 4.53K subscribers.
Vince Neil and Heidi Mark during the 4th Annual Real Radio KLSX Rock Art Show For Elton John's AIDS Foundation in Los Angeles, California, on September 20, 1995 | Source: Getty Images
Who Is Neil's Third Wife, Heidi Mark?
Heidi Mark married Neil on May 28, 2000. In a news article months after the pair tied the knot, it was revealed that the singer's former Playboy Playmate wife filed for divorce after only 15 months of marriage.
Mark cited "irreconcilable differences" as the reason for the court filing. An actress, she starred in the daytime soap "The Young and the Restless," "Rock Star" in 2001, and "Thunder In Paradise" in 1994.
Lia Gerardini and Vince Neil during the ESPY Awards in Los Angeles, California, on July 12, 2006 | Source: Getty Images
Neil's Fourth Wife, Lia Gerardini, and the Woman He's Currently Dating
In an Instagram post that month, he and Rain Hannah were featured in a black and white photo with her kissing his cheek. Vince Neil shared how she had helped him through his battle with COVID-19 and thanked her for his feeling better, in March 2023, Neil uploaded a picture of her on a boat and wrote:
"How did I get so lucky!! @rainhannah, I love you!!!"
Besides being the rock star's new girlfriend, Hannah also ran a YouTube channel with 4.53K subscribers at the time of publication. She uses the platform to share tips on doing makeup, having gained experience as a professional at concerts, photo shoots, movie sets, red-carpet events, and more.
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