Bob Geldof and his wife, Jeanne Marine, have been married for over a decade, sparking fan interest in their relationship. Geldof is a singer-songwriter, as well as a political activist, who gained popularity for being a member of the Irish rock band the Boomtown Rats. While his music career continues to garner attention, many are eager to know more about his personal life, too.
Here are all the details on Geldof’s wife, her job, and their relationship.
Who is Bob Geldof’s wife?
Bob Geldof is married to Jeanne Marine.
They dated for several years before getting married in 2015. Their nuptials were held in Rayol Canadel Sur Mer in the South of France. Before finding love again in Marine, Geldof was married to Paula Yates since 1986. However, their marriage dissolved in 1996. While they had three children, Fifi Trixibelle, Peaches Honeyblossom, and Little Pixxie, he credited Marine for standing by his side during difficult times. Moreover, he admitted that he couldn’t have raised his daughters without her support.
What does Jeanne Marine do for a living?
Bob Geldof’s wife, Jeanna Marine, is an actress.
She hails from Paris. Originally, her surname was Lallemand, but she changed it to Marine as she was often referred to as La Boche (the German). In an interview with the Evening Standard, she revealed that she wished to become a ballerina but couldn’t due to her high weight. She said, “They called me Le Petit Boudin – the Little Sausage. But I did a lot of sport and yoga to lose weight.”
She became an actress, widely known for playing Princess Isabelle’s handmaiden, Nicolette, in Braveheart. Her other acting credits include Possession, Comédie d’été, Julie Lescaut, Paris City Cop, and others.
Bob Geldof and Jeanne Marine’s relationship explained
The pair reportedly met at a dinner party in Paris in 1996. At the time, Bob Geldof was reeling over his divorce from his first wife, Paula Yates. Describing his first meeting with Jeanna Marine, Geldof said, “[Some friends] gave me the dinner to help me out and invited Jeanne. ‘He’s on his own; you’re single.’ That was the sort of match-making thing, I guess. She is a really lovely person. She enabled me to take care of my children.” (via Daily Mail)
Originally reported by Shazmeen Navrange on ComingSoon.
