Prince and wife Manuela Testolini Nelson are to divorce.
The pop superstar's lawyer, Alan Eidsness, has revealed that divorce papers for the couple were filed at Minnesota's Hennepin County District Court on May 24.
Prince, full name Prince Rogers Nelson, and Testolini, a former employee at the star's Paisley Park charitable foundation, were married for five years.
They tied the knot in 2001, in a romantic ceremony in Hawaii, with Testolini taking the 'Purple Rain' singer's little know last name.
It is the singer's second failed marriage. He was previously married to backup singer and dancer Mayte Garcia. The pair wed on Valentine's Day in 1996 and had a son who was born with Pfeiffer syndrome, a rare skull disease, and tragically died shortly after he was born.
Prince and Garcia's union was eventually annulled in 1998. So far, representatives for Prince and Testolini have refused to comment on the couple's split.
February 24, 2007 - 06:57PM
Nearly 70% of all marriages that end are due to financial stress. Add to that crushing statistic that divorce has not only become acceptable, but nearly inevitable! Why? Because we as a society don't take the time to do the work up front to ensure lifelong happiness. In fact, many smart, single girls revert back to schoolgirl fantasies once the ring goes on their finger. Faster than their guy can get up off of bended knee, these girls are pulling out the bridal magazines and obsessing over napkins and cake flavors. Combining two well-lived lives requires as much attention, more in fact, as planning a fairytale wedding. So Every Single Girl's Guide To Her Future Husband's Last Divorce is my contribution to all future second wives out there so they can learn the ropes without getting in the ring. We owe it to ourselves and our families to protect our ASSets!
How will this divorce, or his first, affect his future wife? If I was going to marry one of the most amazing musicians on earth, I'd probably not even ask the question! I'd be swept away, I"m sure!
April 23, 2007 - 04:57PM
It would'nt matter to me because I would love him for him!
Brittany Lynn Gore
November 24, 2007 - 06:37AM - chinadoll58
In any relationship, you must be secure within YOURSELF. That way the little voice in your head telling you that your mate is out there doin' God knows what won't make you act so stupid and end it when it may have had potential to last. With this guy, Prince, you have to ride it out and find your own happiness. He just may be happy knowing that after he's done playing music and whatever else, he can come home to his beloved. And the beloved, after she's done playing will be at home. Two happy people. Separate lives like most marriages.
But, the way I hear it, marriage is all about money 'cause love is unconditional. I think maybe 2 or 3 people existing on this planet know what love is.
