Mick Jagger revealed that having a young child made him feel “ relevant “.
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The 80-year-old singer spoke about his family and his partner Melanie Hamrick, who has shared his life since 2014. “I have a really wonderful family that supports me,” he explained. And I have, you know, little kids, so it makes you feel relevant,” the Rolling Stones frontman said in a new interview with WSJ Magazine.
Mick Jagger and Melanie Hamrick have a son, Deveraux, aged 6. The rocker has seven other children, the eldest, Karis, is 52 years old. The Rolling Stones singer also spoke about social media and the rumors that have been circulating about his personal and professional life. He explained why he decided to go public and confirm his romance with the 36-year-old former ballerina. “People post things and everyone, no matter which girl I’m standing next to, is like, ‘Is that your new girlfriend?’ Now everyone knows,” he said, referring to his relationship with his partner.
And although he is willing to reveal some details about his life, other areas remain private. “I like to keep certain boundaries,” he added.
The Rolling Stones recently confirmed the release of their first album of original music in 18 years. “Hackney Diamonds” is set to hit theaters on October 20th and features stars like Stevie Wonder and Lady Gaga.