Deborah Ann Dyer, the iconic lead singer of Skunk Anansie known professionally as Skin, is happily married to writer and nightlife personality Lady Rayne Baron, who also goes by the name Ladyfag. The couple, who share a deep bond, have a daughter together named Lev, born in 2021, and they frequently delight fans by posting joyful snapshots of their family life on social media platforms.
A Joyful Announcement and Family Life
Skin, who is 58 years old, first shared the exciting baby news in 2021, revealing with enthusiasm: 'We’re going to be moms and we’re very excited.' In an interview with OK! magazine at the time, she elaborated on her feelings, stating: 'It’s exciting and I’m trying to get as much done as I can, as once the baby comes I won’t be doing anything else for a while.' She expressed surprise at this new chapter, adding: 'It’s weird, I didn’t think that at my age and in my life it would happen. It’s very exciting.'
Parenting Roles and Family Dynamics
The couple has embraced their roles as parents with warmth and humor. Skin noted that Ladyfag carried their daughter, as she herself never felt the urge to carry a baby. Discussing her family plans during her partner's pregnancy, Skin said: 'I never wanted to have a baby myself, in my own body. But I love that someone else is going to do it.' She also shared her playful approach to parenting, remarking: 'Kids love me because I’m silly. I’m excited about dressing up a little baby in ridiculous clothes while we can!'
Engagement and Home Life
Skin and Rayne got engaged during the lockdown period, a time that tested many relationships. The family now divides their time between New York City and north-east London, enjoying a transatlantic lifestyle. Skin inadvertently revealed their engagement while speaking on the Elevenses with Danielle Perry podcast about lockdown challenges, saying: 'Lockdown has been a real test of a relationship. A lot of people are like ''Wow, we really didn't get on and that was the end of that relationship, because I realised in two months of being in lockdown that we're not the same people.'' And some other people, like me, got engaged… You know what, I think you're the first person I've told. Oops!'
Overcoming Adversity in the Music Industry
Skin, who is openly bisexual, has faced significant challenges throughout her 25-year career in the music industry. She spoke candidly about the racism, sexism, and homophobia she has encountered, expressing concern about current societal trends. She said: 'What I’m most scared of right now is people leaning into their darker sides of nature, we see that in so many ways: we see that in racism, in sexism, homophobia.'
Impact of Brexit and Social Climate
Reflecting on the changing social landscape, Skin highlighted the impact of Brexit, noting: 'Right now, I think it’s easy for people to slide into gentle racism because things are difficult for them to understand and unfamiliar. I’m scared of that becoming a normal response to things. In England, we got to a place where we were much more open and much more liberal in life. I feel like in the last few years this has been closing down, and that doesn’t bode well for us and people in my community. The moment Brexit happened, literally the next day the atmosphere just changed and gave power to a certain small percentage of people who don’t like us and people like me.'
Previous Relationships and Personal Growth
Before her marriage to Ladyfag, Skin was in a civil partnership with environmental advocate Christiana Wyly, the daughter of Texas billionaire Sam Wyly, in 2013. That relationship ended two years later. Skin has also mentioned that she helped raise a child in a previous relationship, adding to her experience with family life despite not expecting to become a mother herself at her age.
Through it all, Skin continues to inspire with her resilience, embracing motherhood and advocating for inclusivity in the face of adversity.
