Musician David Byrne, prominent member of the Talking Heads, announces engagement to a significantly younger partner.
David Byrne, Talking Heads Frontman, Announces Engagement
David Byrne, the iconic musician and former Talking Heads frontman, has revealed that he is engaged. Byrne, who is 73 years old, made this announcement during a discussion about his forthcoming album, Who Is The Sky?.
The interview with The Times also shed light on the unique dynamics of Byrne's relationship with his fiancée, Mala Gaonkar. Byrne described her as someone who sometimes smears his face with greasy hands, a quirky detail that seems to have influenced the themes in his new album.
This engagement marks a significant milestone in Byrne's personal life, which has been largely private. He was previously married to Adelle Lutz from 1987 until their divorce in 2004. The exes share a daughter named Malu.
Byrne and Gaonkar reside in New York, and their relationship seems to have been ongoing for nearly a decade. The interview suggests that they have been dating since 2016, when they first met while working on a production for The Makers series.
Byrne's new album, Who Is The Sky?, is set to be released soon. In the interview, he added that there's a message in his statement about people judging based on appearance. It remains to be seen how this theme will be reflected in the album's music.
Meanwhile, Byrne's ex-wife, Adelle Lutz, has moved on as well. Lutz was previously married to Oliver Haarmann, but the couple has since separated. Haarmann is currently dating the Big Little Lies actress Reese Witherspoon.
Byrne is known for keeping a focus on his artistic projects post-Talking Heads rather than personal relationship publicity. As such, details about his past relationships beyond his marriage to Lutz and his current engagement with Gaonkar are not widely known. However, with this latest announcement, Byrne's fans can look forward to seeing more of his personal life reflected in his music.
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