Rod Stewart Says Split from Ex Rachel Hunter ‘Tore Me to Shreds’ While Reflecting on His Marriages

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Rod Stewart Emotionally Reflects on Heartbreak After Split from Rachel Hunter

In a recent emotional interview, legendary singer Rod Stewart opened up about the deep pain he experienced following his separation from supermodel Rachel Hunter. Although many years have passed, Stewart admitted that the heartbreak from that relationship still lingers in his memory. “It tore me to shreds,” he confessed. “I never thought I would recover.”

Rod Stewart and Rachel Hunter married in 1990, at a time when Stewart was already a renowned rock star and Hunter was one of the world’s top supermodels. The couple was once seen as an ideal match, but in 1999, they officially parted ways — a shock to both the public and Stewart himself. He said that although he has gone through several marriages and relationships, losing Rachel left a void in his heart that could never truly be filled.

The 79-year-old singer also candidly reflected on the mistakes he made in his married life — from being too absorbed in his music career to missing opportunities to express love when it mattered most. “I used to think fame could keep someone by your side, but I was wrong,” he admitted.

Though now remarried and living a stable family life with Penny Lancaster, Stewart acknowledged that Rachel remains a special part of his past that he can never forget. He hopes his story serves as a reminder to those in love — that attention, understanding, and shared time are the most precious things in any relationship.