Brian Wilson and Melinda Ledbetter – ~ 24 Years, Support Each Other
Beach Boys co-founder Brian Wilson and his second wife, Melinda Ledbetter’s love story has been well documented in the 2015 biopic Love and Mercy. After his first marriage ended, Brian met car saleswoman and model Melinda in 1986. The musician credits his wife for saving his life, and supporting him all the way in his mental health struggles.
Brian was diagnosed with some psychological issues before he met Melinda. Unfortunately, his life was being controlled by the controversial psychotherapist Eugene Landy, who, under the guise unethical treatments, made him break up with Melinda after 3 years. Thankfully, love prevailed and Wilson reconnected with Melinda in 1992. In 1995, they wed, and have been together ever since.