In a remarkably candid revelation, legendary supermodel Stephanie Seymour has broken her silence about the intense and turbulent romance she shared with Guns N' Roses frontman Axl Rose during the height of their fame in the early 1990s.
The Supermodel and the Rock Star
The 57-year-old former Victoria's Secret angel, who graced the covers of countless fashion magazines during her modelling heyday, described the relationship as "complicated" and filled with dramatic highs and lows. Seymour was at the peak of her modelling career while Rose was dominating the global music scene with his band's multi-platinum album Use Your Illusion.
"It was a very intense time," Seymour reflected during the interview. "We were both incredibly young and living in this extraordinary bubble of fame and constant attention."
A Relationship Under the Spotlight
The high-profile couple's romance captivated the entertainment world from 1990 to 1993, creating tabloid headlines with their public appearances and occasional controversies. Their relationship became symbolic of the glamorous yet volatile connections between rock royalty and supermodels that defined the era.
Seymour, who later married publishing heir Peter Brant and raised a family, suggested that the intense pressure of their respective careers and the constant media scrutiny contributed to the relationship's challenges.
Life After Axl
Since the relationship ended, Seymour has built a successful life beyond the runway, focusing on her family and various business ventures. Meanwhile, Axl Rose continues to tour with Guns N' Roses, experiencing a remarkable career resurgence in recent years.
The supermodel's reflections offer a rare glimpse into one of the most talked-about celebrity relationships of the 1990s, reminding us of the very human stories behind the glamorous facade of fame.
