Paul McCartney has always been the centre of passionate romantic relationships, but his love life covered many ups and downs. His first wife died of cancer in 1998. His second marriage to Heather also became a massive failure. Paul then married Nancy Shevell who not only survived breast cancer but also opened many Cancer resource centres around Hamptons. The article has more for you to take in.
How Did Nancy Shevell and Paul McCartney Meet?
Shevell and McCartney both met each other in the summer of 2007. Their age gap nearly expanded to 17 years but they made a beautiful well-suited couple. Barbara Walters, Shevell’s cousin once said that they both are eternally grounded in life and likewise avoid social life.
McCartney’s second wife, model Heather Mills, divorced him. After the settlement, Paul once again found the love of his life, Nancy Shevell who is a known businesswoman in New York. Paul was initially spotted kissing Nancy amidst his divorce with Mills, on November 7, 2007.
Nancy Shevell And Paul McCartney Relationship Timeline
In March 2008, both McCartney and Shevell took a vacation to Antigua, Caribbean. The getaway made them enjoy being afraid of the world, especially after divorce. After the breathtaking vacation, the couple took a road trip through America in August 2008.
Shevell supported McCartney during a historic Beatles performance in Tel Aviv, Israel, dedicating ‘My Love’ to his late wife Linda, and lighting a peace candle at the Church of the Nativity. In October 2008, Paul and Nancy both attended his daughter’s fashion show in Paris. He was also accompanied by his son, James.
On 25th November 2008 Paul finally came forward and announced that he was in love, and he liked being in love. Paul’s daughter seemed to come in support of his father’s decision and gave Shevell a hug in response. The happening links back to March 2009, when Stella and Shevell were both noticed to embrace the Natural Resources Defence Council gala in NYC.
Paul McCartney and Nancy Shevell Grand Engagement Announcement
McCartney along with Neil Lane, chose a rare yet lavishing ring for Shevell. The ring pleaded romance, elegance and beauty as it was a 5-plus carat diamond with black onyx strips on it. In March 2011, they chose not to announce the engagement too soon so instead she wore the ring on her right hand to give all the lime-light to Stella.
Finally, on May 6, 2011, the couple announced their engagement and made a clear statement about their “soon-to-be” wedding bells.
Nancy Shevell and Paul McCartney Finally Got Married
McCartney and Shevell both got married on October 9, 2011, at the same venue where he wedded his first wife back in 1969. The ceremony was held at Old Marylebone town hall. Their wedding gowns and costumes were designed by his daughter, Stella. Both his daughters Mary and Beatrice took responsibility as the photographer and the flower girl. His son, James raised a toast along with Shevell’s son, Arlen.
McCartney’s small house party surprised all with a vegetarian menu and a vegan cake to go with it. After the ceremony, the couple took themselves to the Caribbean, island of Mustique to enjoy a peaceful honeymoon.
Their Marriage Life
On 4th May, 2018 Shevell accompanied McCartney at Buckingham Palace in London as he was honoured by the royal family for his music. McCartney performed “I Saw Her Standing There” for Shevell and her co-workers at a Christmas party on November 27, 2019.
During Valentine’s of 2022, he even shared a photo of Shevell on his social media, captioning “swing and sway on Valentine’s day- Paul”. The couple also adopted a dog in Los Angeles from the Labelle Foundation on 23rd July 2023. On 9th October, 2023 they celebrated 12 years of their togetherness.
Conclusion
We saw how the beautiful couple spent their life, with the pleasure of love and affection within each other. A breast cancer survivor married a man whose ex-wife died of the same cancer disease. Their journey is truly inspiring and filled with love. Nancy Shevell and Paul McCartney look wonderful together. What are your thoughts on the exclusive couple? Feel free to let us know in the comment section below.
