Steven Tyler's Marriages and Relationships
Steven Tyler, the iconic frontman of Aerosmith, has been married twice and has had several notable relationships. His first wife was Cyrinda Foxe (1978–1987), and his second was Teresa Barrick (1988–2006). Beyond these marriages, Tyler has had long-term and short-term relationships with Carol Miller, Julia Holcomb, Bebe Buell, Aimee Preston, Erin Brady, and Michele Overman. As of 2026, he is in a relationship with Aimee Preston.
Steven Tyler's Ex-Wives
Cyrinda Foxe (1978–1987)
Cyrinda Foxe, born Kathleen Victoria Hetzekian on 22 February 1952 in Santa Monica, California, was Steven Tyler's first wife. The couple married on 1 September 1978 in California and welcomed their daughter Mia Abagale Tyler on 22 December 1978. The marriage lasted nine years until 1987, though some reports, such as from New York Magazine, suggest they separated in 1983. Their divorce was contentious, and Foxe later wrote a tell-all memoir, Dream On: Livin' on the Edge with Steven Tyler and Aerosmith. Foxe was diagnosed with brain cancer in the early 2000s and passed away on 7 September 2002 at age 50 in New York. In a 2020 interview on Oprah's SuperSoul Conversations podcast, Tyler acknowledged abandoning his first wife and daughter, stating, 'I wanted the dream... When I brought my first wife here... I abandoned them; I left them up here... I really haven't forgiven myself because I'm a realist... I know what I did, regardless of whether I was on drugs.'
Teresa Barrick (1988–2006)
Teresa Barrick, born on 21 March 1960 in Tulsa, Oklahoma, is a fashion designer. She married Steven Tyler on 28 May 1988 in Tulsa. The couple had two children: Chelsea Anna Tallarico Tyler (born 6 March 1989) and Taj Monroe Tallarico (born 31 January 1991). They announced their separation on 20 February 2005 via a statement to NBC News' Today, which read, 'Before the tabloid media makes more of this than it is, I am announcing that my wife Teresa and I are currently separated. We’re just a family trying to work through a difficult time. A little privacy and sensitivity for Teresa, my children, and myself would be nice.' Their divorce was finalized in 2006.
Steven Tyler's Girlfriends
Aimee Preston (2014–present)
Aimee Preston, born Aimee Ann Preston Schachter on 18 July 1987 in Denver, Colorado, is a former personal assistant. She began working as an executive assistant for Steven Tyler in October 2012, according to her LinkedIn profile. The couple made their relationship public on 28 February 2016 at Elton John's annual Oscar viewing party. Despite a TMZ report on 19 December 2025 alleging a breakup, sources close to the couple denied it. As of 2026, they remain together.
Erin Brady (2006–2013)
Erin Brady, born on 5 November 1973 in East Hampton, Connecticut, is an accountant. Tyler began dating her in 2006 after his second divorce. In his memoir, Does the Noise in My Head Bother You?, Tyler revealed they were in rehab together at California's Las Encinas Hospital in 2007. He proposed over Christmas 2011 during a trip to Hawaii with a 5-carat diamond ring designed by jeweller Loree Rodkin. However, the engagement ended in January 2013. Sources cited by TMZ said, 'Steven was just not that nice to her in the end. His family and entourage never really accepted her, and she can do better. They're still friendly, but they're going their own way. The engagement is off.'
Carol Miller (1977)
Carol Miller, a New York City radio DJ born in 1950, had an affair with Steven Tyler. In her memoir Up All Night (My Life and Times in Rock Radio), she revealed that during their relationship, Bebe Buell had given birth to Liv Tyler. Miller wrote, 'It was clear something was troubling Steven. While I was with him, he would get repeated phone calls from a woman who said she’d just had his baby in July. Sometimes he’d hang up the phone on her, saying, afterward, 'No way it’s mine. No way I’m takin’a paternity test... I’d heard of Bebe Buell.' Miller also described being attacked by Buell at a club.
Bebe Buell (1976–1977)
Bebe Buell, born Beverle Lorence 'Bebe' Buell on 14 July 1953 in Portsmouth, Virginia, is a former model and actress. She met Steven Tyler in 1974 while in an on-again, off-again relationship with Todd Rundgren. On 1 July 1977, she gave birth to Liv Tyler. Rundgren signed Liv's birth certificate due to concerns about Tyler's drug use. Liv discovered her true father at a concert, as she recounted on The Jonathan Ross Show in 2015: 'You know, my mother was very young when she had me, and there was a little bit of confusion about where I came from. I kind of figured it out because he looked exactly like me, and I have a sister named Mia who's a year younger than me. I saw her standing on the side of the stage at a concert, and it was literally like looking at my twin.'
Julia Holcomb (1973–1977)
Julia Holcomb, born in 1957 in New York, is a public speaker. She met Steven Tyler backstage after a show when she was 16 years old. Her mother signed over guardianship to Tyler, leading to a three-year drug-fuelled relationship. In his 2011 memoir, Tyler wrote, 'I was so in love, I almost took a teen bride. I went and slept at her parents’ house for a couple of nights, and her parents fell in love with me, signed papers over for me to have custody, so I wouldn’t get arrested if I took her out of state. I took her on tour with me.' In 2011, Holcomb released her memoir, The Light of the World – the Steven Tyler and Julia Holcomb Story. In April 2026, a court dismissed most of her child sexual assault lawsuits against Tyler due to the statute of limitations, but she can still sue over an allegation from 1974 in California, where there is no time limit for such cases.
Michele Overman (1968–1969)
Michele Overman, born in 1950 in New York, is a former model. She had a brief romance with Steven Tyler when he was 18 and she was 16. In an interview with Willamette Week, she revealed they attended the same high school. When asked to compare the three famous men she dated, she said, 'The better lover? Steven. He really was.'
Key Statistics and Facts
Steven Tyler has been married twice and has four children: Liv Tyler (born 1977), Mia Tyler (born 1978), Chelsea Tyler (born 1989), and Taj Tallarico (born 1991). His current girlfriend, Aimee Preston, is 39 years younger than him. Tyler's net worth is estimated at $150 million as of 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Who is Steven Tyler in a relationship with now? As of 2026, Tyler is dating Aimee Preston.
- What is Aimee Preston famous for? She is primarily known as Steven Tyler's long-term girlfriend.
- Is Steven Tyler still with Aimee Preston? At the time of this writing, they are still together.
- What is the age difference between Aimee Preston and Steven Tyler? The couple has a 39-year age difference.
- How many marriages has Steven Tyler had? He has been married twice.
- How many biological children does Steven Tyler have? He has four children: Liv, Taj, Mia, and Chelsea Tyler.
- Who is Liv Tyler's real mother? Liv Tyler's mother is former model and actress Bebe Buell.
