Barry Manilow and Garry Kief

Barry Manilow, the renowned singer and songwriter who has graced American stages for over five decades, is an icon whose melodies have left an indelible mark. Beyond his music, Manilow boldly embraced his sexuality and publicly revealed his romantic partnership with Garry Kief, a highly successful manager, beginning in 1978. Their enduring love story culminated in a momentous wedding in 2014.

Notably, both Manilow and Kief had previously been in relationships with women. Manilow married his high school sweetheart, Susan Deixler, although their union ended in divorce just two years later. Likewise, Kief had been married and was a father to a daughter named Kristen, born in 1976. However, their paths ultimately led them to each other, where they discovered their true happiness.