Michael Bolton's Marital Status and Ex-Wife Maureen McGuire
Michael Bolton is not currently married. His only marriage was to Maureen McGuire, whom he wed in 1975, before his rise to international fame as a solo pop-rock and adult contemporary artist. The couple had three daughters together: Isa, Taryn, and Holly. In a 2019 interview with The Sydney Morning Herald, Bolton reflected on marrying young: "By my late 20s I was already married [to Maureen McGuire] and had three daughters [Isa, Holly, and Taryn]. Guys in their 20s don't have a clue who they are as human beings. They know what they want to become – a doctor, a lawyer, a politician – but the proper study of one's own self? Men don't get around to that until their 30s or 40s, which is roughly 10 years later than most women, who seem to know exactly who they are."
The couple divorced in 1990 after 15 years of marriage, as Bolton's solo career reached its commercial peak. Despite the split, they remained committed to co-parenting their daughters. McGuire later became a yoga instructor in Connecticut and stayed out of the public spotlight.
High-Profile Relationships After Divorce
Following his divorce, Bolton was linked to several notable women. In 1991, he was rumored to be dating actress and model Brooke Shields after they arrived together at the 33rd Annual Grammy Awards pre-party. Neither confirmed the relationship.
Later in 1991, Bolton began dating actress Teri Hatcher, who appeared as his love interest in the music video for Missing You Now. In his 2013 memoir The Soul of It All: My Music, My Life, Bolton wrote: "I was surprised that an actress of her calibre wanted to do a music video, but it turned out she was a fan. Teri was spectacular, and we began dating." The couple dated for about a year, attending events like the premiere of The Player in April 1992. Bolton noted: "She was an incredibly sweet girl, but our schedules were crazy, and it's hard to maintain a relationship when you're always in different places."
Relationships with Ashley Judd and Deborah Yates
From late 1996 to 1997, Bolton dated actress Ashley Judd. They were spotted at low-key industry events, and Judd appeared in his 1997 music video for The Best of Love. They made their red carpet debut at the CableACE Awards in November 1997. The relationship ended amicably after about a year, with career demands cited as the reason.
In 2001, Bolton began a relationship with dancer and actress Deborah Yates, who was performing in the Broadway musical Contact. They kept the romance private, making only a few public appearances, including the Manhattan Theatre Club's Spring Gala in 2001 and the 29th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards in 2002. The relationship ended quietly after about a year.
The Engagement to Nicollette Sheridan
Bolton's most notable long-term relationship was with actress Nicollette Sheridan. They were introduced by saxophonist Kenny G at a Hollywood party in 1992 and dated for five years before separating in 1997. They reunited in 2005, became engaged in 2006, and recorded a duet of The Second Time Around. During a May 2006 appearance on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, Sheridan said: "It's a more mature love this time around. We've both grown up. It's an amazing thing to find someone you love so deeply again." Bolton added: "Nicollette and I have a very deep bond. There's a piece of my heart that always belonged to her." Despite planning to marry, they ended the engagement amicably in August 2008.
Current Relationship with Heather Kerzner
Since 2022, Bolton has been in a relationship with Heather Kerzner, a socialite and businesswoman previously married to late hotel billionaire Sol Kerzner. The couple had been close friends for about 15 years before their relationship turned romantic. They made their red carpet debut at the Pre-GRAMMY Gala and MusiCares Persons of the Year event in February 2023. In a July 2023 interview with People, Bolton described the relationship: "It's been very natural — a kind of checking all the boxes. My work takes up a lot of space, and I've been learning what the whole process is of having someone who really brightens up your life." He added: "The people I love bring me a lot of happiness."
Key Facts About Michael Bolton's Personal Life
- Bolton has been married once, to Maureen McGuire (1975–1990).
- He has three daughters: Isa, Taryn, and Holly.
- His most publicized romance was with Nicollette Sheridan, to whom he was engaged.
- He is currently dating Heather Kerzner.
- As of 2026, Bolton is 73 years old, born on 26 February 1953.
