How many wives has Lionel Richie had?

Lionel Richie, the pop superstar who has hundreds of great songs under his belt, has been married twice.

Richie, who is 71 years old, is an American Idol judge. Since his debut in the music industry in the 1970s, Lionel Richie has remained a high-profile figure.

His personal life has been well-documented over the years, in addition to his amazing back catalog of songs.

How many wives has Lionel Richie had?

Lionel has had two wives in his life. From 1975 to 1993, Lionel Richie was married to Brenda Harvey, then from 1995 to 2004, he was married to Diane Alexander.

Lionel married Brenda Harvey, his undergraduate sweetheart, and the two had a daughter, Nicole, who is now 37 years old. Nicole was adopted by the Richies when she was four years old since her biological parents were unable to care for her.

The couple later split up when there were suspicions of Lionel having an affair outside

In 1995, Lionel wedded Diane Alexander, with whom he has two children, Miles, 24, and Sofia, 20. In 2003, the couple divorced.