Neil Diamond, a singer-songwriter, recently surprised fans with his mesmerising performance at the Hollywood Pantages Theatre. While the musician’s professional achievements are well-documented, many are curious about his personal life, especially who he is currently married to. So, who is Neil Diamond’s wife, and what profession is she in?
Here is everything you need to know about Diamond’s spouse, her job, and their age gap.
Who is Neil Diamond’s wife?
Neil Diamond’s wife is Katie McNeil.
Diamond and McNeil first crossed paths in 2007, having reportedly started dating in 2009. Two years later, the singer made his engagement announcement on social media. In a post on X (formerly known as Twitter), he wrote, “Good news coming from sunny LA/ and you’re the first I want to tell/ Katie & I just got engaged/ and I hope you wish us well.” In April 2012, the couple tied the knot, and they have been going strong since then.
What does Katie McNeil do for a living?
Katie McNeil is reportedly in the artist management field.
McNeil pursued a degree in communication from the University at Albany, SUNY. Initially, she interned at MTV. Later, she went on to become the executive producer of television and home video at House of Blues Entertainment. Moreover, McNeil held important positions at 10th Street Entertainment.
In 2007, she joined Azoff Entertainment as a manager, where she managed numerous artists. She executively produced numerous projects and also co-managed her now-husband, Neil Diamond. Initially, McNeil and Diamond maintained a professional relationship, but after a year, things began changing. The “Cracklin’ Rosie” singer told The Telegraph, “We kind of fell in love, slowly…She wove her way into my heart and I think she’s a great person. I realized that I was in love with her after a year or so.”
Here’s the age gap between Neil Diamond and Katie McNeil
The age gap between Neil Diamond and Katie McNeil is 29 years.
Diamond is currently 84 years old, while McNeil turned 55 this year.
Originally reported by Ritika Singh on ComingSoon.